he 99th edition of the Karaka Yearling Sale gets underway on Sunday and, despite the unsettled global economy, New Zealand Bloodstock’s managing director Andrew Seabrook is confident the sale will hold up ‘pretty well.’ Over the past few days, local and international buyers have descended on the complex to hunt for the next Ka Ying... Read More

A crack at Group 1 company now awaits Schwarz (4 h Zoustar – Summer Sham by Not A Single Doubt) after the John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-trained four-year-old produced a dominant front-running win in Friday night’s Australia Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at The Valley. Already a winner at Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 level... Read More

Te Akau trainer Mark Walker believes Super Seth (Dundeel) could become a huge name in New Zealand breeding, as the young Waikato Stud sire shapes up to make his presence felt in Saturday’s Karaka Millions 2YO (RL, 1200m) at Ellerslie. But while Walker will saddle the stallion’s $190,000 daughter La Dorada – as a likely... Read More

2 c Wootton Bassett – Fiera Vista by Exceed And Excel O: Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, Mr J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, Mr R McClure, Meridian Bloodstock, Lockhart Waller Racing, Glentree Racing, Mr K MacLennan, Fairway Thoroughbreds, Marcstown Pty Ltd B: Fairway Thoroughbreds, NSW T: Chris Waller... Read More

Major yearling sales can be the cause of the odd sleepless night for those selling. This is wholly understandable given the fine margins between success and disappointment, and not to mention the financials at stake. However, John Thompson of Rich Hill Stud could hardly be more content heading into the upcoming New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB)... Read More

Zac Purton stands alone as the jockey with the most wins in Hong Kong racing history after successes aboard Spirit Of Peace (Harry Angel) in the third section of the Class 4 Kowloon Park Handicap (1200m) and View Of The World (Derryn) in the second section of the Class 3 Victoria Park Handicap (1200m) at... Read More