The winner of one race for Aidan O’Brien, the colt was last seen finishing eighth in the St Leger Stakes (Gr 1, 1m 6.5f), having previously finished second in the Melrose Handicap (1m 6f) in August and third in a handicap over a mile and six furlongs at Haydock in September.  “He is lightly raced,... Read More

Magic Millions 2YOs In Training Sale holds up better than expected as international buyers hold sway espected vendor Tal Nolen sold three of the top five lots yesterday – a $400,000 son of American Pharoah (Pioneerof The Nile), a $200,000 son of Zousain (Zoustar) and a Flying Artie (Artie Schiller) colt for $180,000 – with... Read More

New winners Alabama Express – Having chalked up his first winner two weeks ago, Yulong-based first-season sire Alabama Express (Redoute’s Choice) doubled his tally on Saturday as Shangri La Express (2 c Sent From Above by Lonhro) got off the mark at the first attempt when he won the Kirkham Plate (1000m) at Randwick. Shangri... Read More

The pot is simmering now but it may be boiling very soon. Proisir (Choisir) enjoyed an outstanding New Zealand 2022-23 season, siring five individual Group 1 winners. Four of the five claimed their victories before the 2023 NZB Karaka Yearling Sales series. The fifth, Prowess, became an elite winner after the sales although she also... Read More

As is always the case at the Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale, Australian buyers were out in force at Park Paddocks busy sourcing suitable stock to continue their careers Down Under.  Ciaron Maher and David Eustace’s head of bloodstock, Will Bourne, a familiar face in Newmarket at this time of year, struck early during... Read More

Transparency the key as realistic vendors are prepared to meet the market There is no sugar-coating the fact that vendors are likely to face a challenging market when the Magic Millions 2YOs In Training Sale is held on the Gold Coast this afternoon. Magic Millions managing director Barry Bowditch yesterday warned that the pendulum for... Read More