Nyquist colts top strong fourth day at Keeneland
A pair of Nyquist (Uncle Mo) colts topped the fourth session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, both surpassing the US$1 million (approx. AU$1.49 million) mark as the depth of the buying base and quality of yearlings held up through the finish of Book 2. “We just really want to thank the breeders and consignors... Read More
Confidence high ahead of Storm Boy’s Rosehill test
Valuable colt set to face a talented field in Saturday’s Run To The Rose Despite money pouring in for boom gelding Bustling (Frosted) for his eastern states debut, Adrian Bott has issued a warning that $50 million colt Storm Boy (Justify) has only improved since his stunning resumption as the pair shape up for Saturday’s... Read More
Kah VRT hearing date set
Jamie Kah will front the Victorian Racing Tribunal on Thursday for a hearing into her ride on Let’sfacethemusic (I Am Invincible) on Memsie Stakes day. Kah will answer one charge for allegedly failing to give Let’sfacethemusic, who finished fifth, beaten 4.6 lengths, every opportunity to obtain the best finishing position possible in the McNeil Stakes... Read More
Record breaker Golden Sixty retired
Golden Sixty (Medaglia D’Oro), the world’s highest-earning racehorse, has been retired from racing, it was announced on Friday. The ten-time Group 1 winner, who amassed a staggering HK$167,170,600 (approx. AU$31.924 million) in prize-money in a 31-start career, had been absent since finishing fourth in the HKJC Champions Mile (Gr 1, 1600m) in April having suffered... Read More
Danny Shum unearths Four-Year-Old Classic Series hopefuls with Happy Valley double
Packing Power (Toronado) and Helene Warrior (Starspangledbanner) have emerged as potential contenders for the lucrative Four-Year-Old Classic Series after Danny Shum continued a strong start to the season by taking training honours with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Shum confirmed the Hong Kong Classic Mile (Listed, 1600m) at Sha Tin on January... Read More
Tapit colt and Gun Runner filly head Keeneland day three trade at US$1.05 million each
A filly by Gun Runner (Candy Ride) and a colt by Tapit (Pulpit) topped the third session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale at US$1.05 million (approx. AU$1.57 million) each as the momentum from the first two days carried into Book 2, proving a strong market for the top horses. “We have a tremendously diverse... Read More