Inkaruna (AUS) 2 f I Am Invincible – Ravi by Redoute’s Choice O: Kia Ora Stud W S B: Kia Ora Stud Pty Ltd T: Anthony & Sam Freedman  W: Chairman’s Stakes, Gr 3, 1000m, February 1, Sandown    Kia Ora Stud unearthed yet another talented juvenile on Saturday when their homebred filly Inkaruna (I... Read More

Victorian-based Blue Gum Farm are gearing up to sell their first draft of horses at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale and co-owner Sean Dingwall is looking forward to offering nine youngsters at the auction which gets underway in Sydney on Sunday.  Blue Gum was sold by Philip and Patti Campbell to Sean and his wife... Read More

Fresh from Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) success last week, Luke Ferraris continued a barnstorming season with victory on Mr Ascendency (The Gurkha) in the Class 2 Tsun Yip Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Triumphant after My Wish’s (Flying Artie) brilliant win in the Hong Kong Classic Mile for Mark Newnham, Ferraris... Read More

The Aga Khan dies aged 88 The death of the Aga Khan, one of the most influential owner-breeders in international horseracing, was announced on Wednesday at the age of 88. Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, was the spiritual leader to 20 million Nizari Ismaili Muslims and a major investor in European racing, with a number... Read More

Here, in catalogue order, are six among many of the stand-out lots to be offered at Inglis Classic from Sunday. Lot 22, Ch c Saxon Warrior – Anabandana (Anabaa) This colt comes up early in the sale and should be early to the racetrack as well, according to Torryburn Stud’s Mel Copelin. By Coolmore’s impeccably-bred... Read More

xpectations are somewhat mixed, but vendors are largely bracing for a soft Inglis Classic Yearling Sale resembling pre-Covid levels at Riverside from Sunday, while hoping the prospect of bargains will at least ensure a large turnout of buyers. As economic tough times continue, fears have festered among breeders about the traditionally inexpensive Classic following the... Read More