Sheikha Hissa, daughter of the late Hamdan Al Maktoum, did not wait long to start adding yearlings to her elite stable of runners on day one of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale on Monday.  When the Into Mischief (Harlan’s Holiday) filly consigned as hip 92 by Gainesway strode into the ring she was victorious at... Read More

After a big weekend for Dubawi, By The Numbers tracks the ongoing influence of one of the world’s leading stallions in Australia and New Zealand. In the space of 70 minutes at the Curragh on Sunday, the extraordinary influence and versatility of Dubawi (Dubai Millennium) was there for the thoroughbred world to appreciate. Not only... Read More

Multiple Group 1 winner Sharp ‘N’ Smart (Redwood) was crowned Horse of the Year at the 2022-23 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Horse of the Year Awards, in Auckland on Sunday night.  The Graeme and Debbie Rogerson-trained gelding had a standout three-year-old season, winning the Herbie Dyke Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m), New Zealand Derby (Gr 1,... Read More

Aquis Farm snaps up daughter of Invader as Te Akau knock back offers for their flying McEwen Stakes winner Saturday’s dynamic Sheraco Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) winner Sunshine In Paris (Invader) has been confirmed as the latest runner in next month’s The Everest (1200m), on a day the complexion for Sydney’s $20 million showpiece received... Read More

Out of the gloom of winter, Hastings’ Daffodil day on Saturday provided a preview of the potential for the new season. It was a breath of fresh spring air. The same applied to the Foxbridge Plate (Gr 2, 1200m), run two weeks ago, the three stakes races drew quality as well as interesting fields. Race... Read More

New winners Blue Point – Darley shuttler Blue Point (Shamardal) posted his 32nd first crop winner when Miss Information (2 f ex Newsletter by Sir Percy) won a Class 3 Novice Stakes contest over six furlongs at Ascot. A 90,000gns yearling buy for Norman Court Stud at Tattersalls, Miss Information is the fourth foal out... Read More