Hedge hoping stars align for Zoukerino in the Roman Consul
O’Shea-trained Snitzel colt given another shot at spring to keep Coolmore dream alive History shows the Roman Consul Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) is a “good horses’ race” and agent Suman Hedge has been associated with one of the best on the honour roll in Zoustar (Northern Meteor), this season’s leading sire whose rise as a... Read More
Camilleri celebrates seven-figure yearling as Godolphin set year’s world record price
The Godolphin juggernaut has proved the headline act at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, with the Sheikh Mohammed-owned operation signing their name on the docket for six of the top ten highest-priced purchases through the ring across the opening two days of Book 1, including the second session’s sale topper and the most expensive yearling... Read More
Richards draws a blank as Yip reaches milestone
Jamie Richards will have to wait a while longer to open his Hong Kong account after the four-time champion trainer in New Zealand drew a blank with his first three runners at Happy Valley last night. Although Richards arrived in Hong Kong at the back end of last year, a patient approach meant it was... Read More
Meridius primed for Caulfield Guineas after meticulous plan on track
Magic Millions March sale graduate makes Becker and Kennewell’s Gold Coast trip worthwhile Lloyd Kennewell and his agent Mathew Becker had a single-minded approach when they ventured to the 2021 Magic Millions March Yearling Sale, and that tunnel vision is on the verge of being rewarded with three-year-old Meridius (Extreme Choice), a leading contender for... Read More
Highclere and breeder Sheikh Isa join forces to buy Coolmore partners out of Missrock colt
The first foal out of high-class Australian mare Missrock (Fastnet Rock) played a prominent role during yesterday’s opening day of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, as Highclere and breeder Sheikh Isa bought out their Coolmore partners in the colt by Galileo (Sadler’s Wells) who brought 500,000gns (approx. AU$923,900). The yearling sales season... Read More
18 for Harry Angel
New winners Harry Angel (pictured above} – Darley shuttler Harry Angel (Dark Angel) sired his 17th and 18th individual winners last week, beginning when Proverb (2 c ex Posh Perfect by Showcasing) built on two promising efforts to take out a maiden over five furlongs at Hamilton. Sent off the red-hot favourite, the George Boughey-trained... Read More