Hong Kong Derby hero Bowman lands Valley treble while Shum surges with four-timer
After following up a third career triumph in the Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin last Sunday with a Happy Valley treble on Wednesday night, Hugh Bowman declared the last week “the highlight of this season”, while Danny Shum roared into trainers’ championship contention with a remarkable four-timer. With the ink on the Derby’s... Read More
Six Of The Best – Inglis Easter 2026
Here, in lot order, is a look at a magnificent half dozen who’ll be turning heads and raising hands at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale. Lot 280 b/br c CASTELVECCHIO – EDGY STYLE (Harbinger) Arrowfield Stud DOB: 17-09-24 Among its typically sparkling draft, Arrowfield will also offer a potential sale-topper in Lot 451, the colt... Read More
Group 1 winner Startantes added to Magic Millions Broodmare Sale
The catalogue for May’s Magic Millions Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale continues to strengthen with the addition of Group 1 winner Startantes (Star Turn), offered in foal to Australia’s nine-time Group 1-winning champion, Anamoe (Street Boss). To be presented as part of the Widden Stud draft, Startantes was prepared by leading Queensland trainer Robert Heathcote... Read More
Snitzel filly tops Inglis Digital March (Late) Online Sale
Last-start winner Washington Lilac (Snitzel) topped the Inglis Digital March (Late) Online Sale, selling to Silverdale Farm for $172,500. Offered by TFI, Washington Lilac is a three-quarter sister to Group 1 winner Qafila (Not A Single Doubt), making her a valuable breeding prospect when her racing days are over. Silverdale’s Rob Petith confirmed Washington Lilac... Read More
Choice colt set to ignite Extreme bidding battle at Easter
With the demand for Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) far outweighing what he is capable of supplying, Newgate Farm have cleverly cornered the market on his progeny at this week’s Inglis Easter Yearling Sale but there is one outlier whose breeder and consignor believe will captivate the auditorium. Considering the scarcity of such a... Read More
Dubai Honour in top shape for Tancred title defence
The William Haggas-trained Dubai Honour (Pride Of Dubai) is reportedly in brilliant shape ahead of the defence of his Tancred Stakes (Gr 1, 2400m) title at Rosehill on Saturday. This year marks the eight-year-old’s third autumn carnival in Sydney and Haggas’ assistant trainer Issy Paul, who has travelled with the gelding each time, is satisfied... Read More