‘It’s happened a number of times now’ – Inglis Digital sells another seven-figure lot as Yulong purchase Group 1 scorer Velocious
In what was yet another big result for the Inglis team, New Zealand’s Champion 2YO for 2023/24 – Velocious (Written Tycoon) – sold for a seven-figure sum on Wednesday’s Inglis July (Late) Online Sale. Sold by Albert Bosma’s syndicate Go Racing, the three-year-old daughter of Written Tycoon (Iglesia) was bought by her sire’s owners Yulong... Read More
Laurie looking for another season to treasure
Matt Laurie faces the daunting task of extending the winning streaks of his boom filly Treasurethe Moment (Alabama Express) and unbeaten colt Vinrock (I Am Invincible) but, one week out from their respective returns to semi-competitive action, the Mornington trainer couldn’t be happier with how his dynamic duo are building towards their spring campaigns. Having... Read More
Undeniable
Here we are at the end of the season and it seems to have passed in a flash. Highlights were many and the annual Breeders’ Awards, held this past Saturday, provide a timely reminder of the successes enjoyed by the New Zealand industry for 2024-25. In particular were the deeds of Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress),... Read More
Waikato Stud claim 11th Breeder of the Year title
Another year of New Zealand thoroughbred breeding excellence was celebrated on Saturday night at the National Breeding Awards at Karapiro, with powerhouse breeders Waikato Stud claiming top honours. Hosted by the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, the awards recognised the elite performances of 24 individual Group 1 winners plus outstanding achievements in a host of... Read More
Shares in Cool Aza Beel up for sale on Magic Millions online
Breeders will have a timely chance to invest in one of Australia’s most exciting young stallions next week, with two individual stallion shares in Cool Aza Beel (Savabeel) set to be offered via the Magic Millions Virtual Sale on Tuesday, August 5. A Group 1-winning son of Savabeel (Zabeel) and New Zealand’s Champion Two-Year-Old of... Read More
Cheers for Ole as Kirk claims freshman crown
Having wrapped up the Australian first season sires’ premiership and with the ‘fully booked’ signs erected outside his box at Vinery Stud some time ago, Ole Kirk is already starting to shape the nation’s breeding landscape but according to those who know him best, the son of Written Tycoon (Iglesia) bears all the hallmarks of... Read More