While the Almanzor (Wootton Bassett) story continues to grow, courtesy of First Five’s stunning BCD Sprint (Gr 1, 1400m) win, Te Papa’s “Legends Day” belonged to Waikato Stud’s Ocean Park (Thorn Park). Two of his daughters, Ohope Wins and Autumn Glory, not only nabbed the two 3YO features, they also became the top two favourites... Read More

Former chef turned syndicator Wylie Dalziel was back at the scene of one of his greatest coups on Monday, cooking up a plan for a second helping of success with The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice). Dalziel was something of a pioneer for the young Arrowfield stallion at Inglis Easter in 2022, teaming with his main... Read More

New and highly structured entity the Equine Growth Fund (EGF) may have to rethink some plans due to the price involved, but they were delighted to snare the top lot at the Inglis Classic on a robust day of trade on two at Riverside. Little more than a year old, EGF stretched to $540,000 to... Read More

Numbers (Tivaci) firmly advanced his credentials for the remainder of the Hong Kong Four-Year-Old Classic Series with a commanding victory in Sunday’s Centenary Vase Handicap (Gr 3, 1800m) at Sha Tin. The Frankie Lor-trained gelding dominated his six rivals, each with a Group-level winning profile, as he led from start-to-finish on his way to a... Read More

Back at the sale where they struck gold when buying Private Harry (Harry Angel) three years ago, Kurrinda Bloodstock flexed its increased buying muscle with a pair of top shelf purchases at Inglis Classic on Monday. Sean Driver’s syndications group went hard for one that went early – Lot 15 – paying $260,000 for New... Read More

The rareness of Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) stock, an enticing blend of grandfathers and an imposing physical form inspired Star Thoroughbreds and Vin Cox to land a surgical strike and secure the top lot on a fair first day at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale. While a torrid bidding duel had played out,... Read More