The Shadwell Dispersal – Where are they now?
With the Strawberry Hill Stud Dispersal in the spotlight, we reflect on the last sale of such magnitude in Australia, the Shadwell dispersal of 2021, and where the graduates have ended up. There have been few more power-packed sessions at Magic Millions’ Bundall sales complex than when the 37-lot Shadwell dispersal went through the ring... Read More
Fabulass tribute to Singleton with Frankel mare topping Strawberry Hill dispersal
$16 million traded as curtain comes down on five decades of breeding brilliance It was the end of an era spanning 50 years: Yesterday’s setting for the dispersal of Strawberry Hill Stud couldn’t have been better, the afternoon auction at John Singleton’s lavish property was also a tribute to the larrikin owner’s contribution to Australia’s... Read More
29 for Blue Point
New winners Blue Point – Darley’s shuttle stallion Blue Point (Shamardal) saw his tally of individual winners rise to 29 last week as he sired a quartet of scorers on the track. Elmonjed (2 g ex Naafer by Oasis Dream) produced a promising winning debut in a six-furlong maiden at Lingfield. The third foal out... Read More
Tarzino reprise
A 50 per cent boost to the stake for the Foxbridge Plate (Gr 2, 1200m) on Saturday brought together a fine field and resulted in a most competitive race. The Waikato Racing Club had to be pleased, setting the scene for an interesting spring. The field was not only a quality one, it was also... Read More
‘You only get an opportunity like this once or twice in a lifetime’
Magic Millions ready for Singleton’s Strawberry Hill Stud dispersal sale The Strawberry Hill Stud dispersal of bloodstock, five decades in the making, will provide generational opportunities for breeders wanting to create their own dynasty on the back of John Singleton’s thoroughbred legacy. A snap decision a month ago by Singleton to sell all his stock... Read More
The rise and rise of Annabel Neasham
A look at the key numbers behind the rise of trainer Annabel Neasham just three years into her training career. Last Friday marked the third anniversary of Annabel Neasham’s first-ever runner as a trainer. A day later, at Rosehill, she celebrated her 38th stakes success when impressive and as-yet-unbeaten colt Libertad (Russian Revolution) won the... Read More