Marking his imminent departure from Hong Kong with a timely reminder of enduring skill, Paul O’Sullivan struck with Duke Wai (Per Incanto) and Jerry Chau to land the Class 1 25th Anniversary Hong Kong Reunification Cup Handicap (1200m) at a rain-drenched Sha Tin yesterday. O’Sullivan, 62, will leave Hong Kong at the end of the... Read More

European stay could be extended beyond July Cup bid with French Group 1 now on the agenda A patriotic Sam Freedman has said it would give him a “sense of national pride” if Artorius (Flying Artie) can become the first Australian-trained horse to win the July Cup (Gr 1, 6f) after the Blue Diamond Stakes... Read More

After three weeks of back-to-back sales, the Valachi Downs dispersal on Gavelhouse Plus concluded yesterday with total turnover nearing $10 million. Yulong’s Written Tycoon syndicate were once again to the fore of the buyers’ list, purchasing the yearling sister to four-time Group 1 winner Tofane (Ocean Park) for $460,000, having last week added their dam,... Read More

Rebel Dane’s (California Dane) connections are hoping the born-again sire’s transformation takes another decisive leap as the final month of the season begins in earnest today, with two key stakes chances in separate states for Widden’s new stallion. The little sprinter that could – he weighed all of 400 kilograms wringing wet at the start... Read More

Airman (AUS) 2 g I Am Invincible – Zara Bay by Fastnet Rock O: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), Mrs B D Macdonald, G M C Livestock (Mgr: Mrs K A... Read More

Two-time Group 1 winner set to be sold through bespoke online sale Dual Group 1 winner Sierra Sue (Darci Brahma) will be auctioned in a bespoke Inglis Digital Online Sale later this month after connections of the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained mare chose to retire the high-class sprinter-miler.  Victorious in last year’s Sir Rupert... Read More