‘We’re getting pretty excited about this filly’ – Angelic juvenile set to dazzle in the Blue Diamond Preview
Fresh from another successful shopping trip on the Gold Coast last week, Astute Bloodstock’s Louis Le Metayer is hoping his 2025 Magic Millions graduate Angels Fury (Harry Angel) can deliver a devilish display in this Saturday’s Blue Diamond Preview (F) (Gr 3, 1000m). Le Metayer departed the Boondall complex with a trio of yearlings, headlined... Read More
‘I thought the sale was sensational’ – Leading industry figures provide glowing reports on Magic Millions
A “steady to strong” forecast for the rest of the Australian yearling sale season according to a range of industry figures, based on the results of Magic Millions Gold Coast. Book 1 of the first sale of the year was hailed as an emphatic success by Magic Millions managing director Barry Bowditch. The sale’s average... Read More
Patch Of Cosmo leads charge toward Four-Year-Old Classic Series
Zac Purton lauded Manfred Man’s horsemanship after Patch Of Cosmo (Super Seth) successfully returned from injury to stake a claim for the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) as Akashvani (Alpine Eagle) and Emblazon (Zoustar) also showcased Four-Year-Old Classic Series credentials at Sha Tin on Sunday. Sidelined since March, 2025 after suffering a tendon injury, Patch... Read More
Henry Dwyer to have three-strong operation based in Newmarket
Intrepid Australian trainer Henry Dwyer is planning to increase his presence in British racing, with returning champion sprinter Asfoora (Flying Artie) set to be campaigned out of Newmarket alongside two new recruits. The Group 1-winning handler saddled Asfoora to land the King Charles III Stakes (Gr 1, 5f) at Royal Ascot in 2024, and the... Read More
Champion mare Via Sistina retired and set for a date with Dubawi
Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock), Yulong’s multiple Group 1-winning champion, has been retired and will return to the UK to be covered by Darley’s leading stallion Dubawi (Dubai Millennium). The mare’s trainer, Chris Waller, confirmed the news on Sunday, bringing an end to an illustrious career that yielded 16 victories, highlighted by 12 Group 1 wins... Read More
‘This is obviously a smart horse’ – Ottobre goes to $270,000 for Book 2 topper as curtain comes down on Magic Millions
Tony Ottobre was delighted to have acquired his latest “Jenni” horse after buying Magic Millions Gold Coast’s Book 2 topper for “a lot more than I expected” on a robust closing day of trading on Sunday. Ottobre’s Cape Schanck Stud had to go to $270,000 to acquire Lot 1113, a filly by vendor Yulong’s young... Read More