As we all know, racing and breeding are realms of patience and waiting. For instance, you acquire a stallion, breed some stock, then stand around waiting, anxiously watching races, crossing fingers and hoping for those first winners to start trickling in, please. And then there’s Alabama Express (Redoute’s Choice). As the name suggests, he doesn’t... Read More

Shinn and O’Brien look ahead to next month’s VRC Oaks with Served Cold after filly lives up to potential in Geelong Classic Danny O’Brien is looking forward to seeing his filly Served Cold (Shamus Award) line up in the VRC Oaks (Gr 1, 2500m) at Flemington next month after she showcased her abundant ability when... Read More

A bid of $205,000 proved enough to secure a ten per cent share in Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m)-bound Future History (Showcasing) when the Inglis Digital October (Late) Online sale came to a close yesterday. Winning bidder Adam Carney teamed up with Parsons Creek Farm principal Marc De Stoop to go halves in the share,... Read More

By The Numbers looks back through the stats that matter from the past decade of the Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YO In Training Sale. Story: The breeze-up market in Australia is going through its most challenging period in over a decade, with demand slumping off the back of difficult times in Asian racing, as well... Read More

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