Darley seek boost for young stallions in Guineas Prelude
Aft Cabin and Sir Bailey tackle Caulfield feature representing sires Astern and Impending Darley is optimistic today’s Caulfield meeting can mark a major milestone for two of their younger sires seeking a breakthrough this spring, in races that could prove to be stallion makers in more ways than one. Dual Group 1-winning sprinter Impending (Lonhro),... Read More
Tajneed (AUS)
Tajneed (AUS) 3 f I Am Invincible – Roudha by Galileo O: Emirates Park B: Emirates Park T: Peter and Paul Snowden W: Ladbrokes Market Control Maiden (1300m), Sandown-Hillside, September 14 Peter and Paul Snowden unleashed another promising filly this week as Tajneed (I Am Invincible) put a recent Canterbury trial win to good use... Read More
NZB in no rush to fill director of sales role
New Zealand Bloodstock remains in no rush to fill the critical role of director of sales following the departure of long-time employee Danny Rolston in June. With Rolston joining the Hong Kong Jockey Club after giving 18 years’ service to NZB, the auction house has been relying on Sydney based Mike Kneebone, the company’s director... Read More
$1.4 million Into Mischief colt the toast of Keeneland
The opening session of Book 2 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale saw six yearlings bring over seven figures, including an Into Mischief (Harlan’s Holiday) colt out of the fast mare Dawn The Destroyer (Speightstown), topping day three after selling for $1.4 million (approx. AU$2.08 million) to Larry Best’s OXO Equine. The colt was bred... Read More
Boughey voices staying concerns for Melbourne Cup hope Hoo Ya Mal
Hoo Ya Mal (Territories) looked a suspect stayer when disappointing in Sunday’s St Leger (Gr 1, 1m 6.5f) at Doncaster, but his trainer George Boughey believes firmer ground and the different style of racing in Australia will help him in the Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m). Hoo Ya Mal was a disappointing eighth of nine... Read More
Inglis to sell Snapdancer at Chairman’s after swooping on mare for Everest slot
Deal struck with Spicer Thoroughbreds for dual Group 1-winning daughter of Choisir to contest $15 million race in October Dual Group 1-winning mare Snapdancer (Choisir) has been locked in for this year’s $15 million The Everest (1200m) in the slot owned by Inglis in a deal which ensures the top-class sprinter is sold through the... Read More