There was no sense of hit and hope in the pedigree match-up that produced Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) hero Private Life (Written Tycoon). The three major elements were so familiar and reassuring it would have felt like getting into bed. For starters there’s Written Tycoon (Iglesia). As attested by his enduring success at age... Read More

Daughter of Magnus claims Debutant Stakes as prize again heads to Hayes family Miss Celine (Magnus) got heads turning at Caulfield on Wednesday when she produced an incredible performance to come from last-to-first in the Magic Millions Debutant Stakes (Listed, 1000m). Adding her name to a recent roll of honour that includes subsequent Group-race winners... Read More

Australia’s black type debacle lurched through more twists on Tuesday, with uncertainty that Saturday’s Everest (1200m) will be officially recognised as a Group 1, plans for as many as 87 race upgrades in doubt, and with Magic Millions adding their voice to concerns on preserving the integrity of the pattern system. Amid warnings the pattern... Read More

A ‘special’ filly by Written Tycoon (Iglesia) became the most expensive juvenile to sell at public auction in Australasia after her breeder, Yulong’s Zhang Yuesheng, fought off fierce competition to secure the youngster for a cool $1 million at Tuesday’s Inglis Ready2Run Sale.  The filly was the headline act among four purchases for Yulong, who... Read More

Having made headlines with his spending spree during Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale last week, Amo Racing’s Kia Joorabchian continued to add to his portfolio during Book 2 of the auction, combining with Al Shaqab to buy a Yeomanstown Stud-consigned filly by Coolmore shuttler St Mark’s Basilica (Siyouni) for 600,000gns (approx. AU$1,221,300).... Read More

As of 7:45pm NZDT, the lead piece for this week’s edition appeared to lean heavily towards the clear-cut win by Snazzytavi (Tavistock) in the Livamol Classic (Gr 1, 2040m). After 800 metres of the Toorak Handicap (Gr 1, 1600m) there was no reason to change course but in the space of 220 metres and an... Read More