Into Mischief colt leads the way on day two of Keeneland September Yearling Sale
The second session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale took no time to see fireworks, setting a new top price after Terry Finley signalled a final bid of US$3 million (approx. AU$4,686,100) for an Into Mischief (Harlan’s Holiday) colt for the partnership of Chuck Sonson, Woodford Racing, and West Point Thoroughbreds. Lane’s End consigned the... Read More
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It’s a good thing David Moodie’s a Carlton fan. Friday night brought him a first AFL finals win in a decade through the once-mighty but now long-suffering Blues. It will have helped the veteran breeder through a particularly dark hour on Saturday. First, Steparty (Artie Schiller) won the McEnzie Stakes (Listed, 1200m) at Moonee Valley... Read More
De Melo and Atzeni pounce with Happy Valley wins
In a meeting of firsts, Keagan De Melo and Andrea Atzeni celebrated significant breakthrough victories with momentum-building triumphs at Happy Valley’s season-opening fixture yesterday. Recruited to bolster Hong Kong’s world-class jockey ranks, reigning South African champion De Melo and European Classic-winning Atzeni showcased impressive credentials in decisive fashion at only the second meeting of the... Read More
North Star Lass shines bright fetching $1.525 million on Inglis Digital
Yulong come out on top for Group 2 winner who is now set for a date with Written Tycoon Yulong’s powerhouse owner Zhang Yuesheng handed the Inglis online portal another memorable result yesterday as the operation went to $1.525 million for Group 2 winner North Star Lass (Zoustar), a price tag that made her the... Read More
Waterhouse to be inducted into Hall Of Fame
Gai Waterhouse is set to receive racing’s highest honour when she is inducted into the Hall Of Fame later this year. Waterhouse, who was awarded the AO (Officer of the Order of Australia) in 2021, will join an honour roll that includes the likes of her late father Tommy Smith at the Perth event in... Read More
Poseidon Stakes set to provide pair of colts with chance to stamp home spring claims
Trainers Lloyd Kennewell and Mark Kavanagh both hopeful their respective runners can measure up down the famous Flemington straight Saturday’s Poseidon Stakes (Listed, 1100m) at Flemington is set to provide the biggest insight into which horses will be genuine contenders for November’s Coolmore Stud Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m), with promising pair I Am Unstoppable (I... Read More