Magus’ Leung excited by sales return as influx of internationals arrive in Sydney
Hong Kong and Singapore buyers make most of open borders ahead of Inglis Ready2Race Sale Hong Kong agent Willie Leung is relieved to be inspecting horses in the flesh for the first time in almost three years. The Magus Equine principal, the buyer of champion Hong Kong sprinter Mr Stunning (Exceed And Excel) among other... Read More
Hedge and Wheeler make Book 1 buys at record-breaking Tattersalls sale
Records tumbled at this week’s Book 1 Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, with the unprecedented demand for horses lighting up the Park Paddocks sale ring on several occasions throughout the three days of trade – as 16 seven-figure lots captivated a vibrant audience. Yet despite significant increases across all major metrics, Australian buyers were still able... Read More
Connections hoping to hit the right note with Berkeley Square
Territories gelding in the hunt to make Group 1 breakthrough in open looking Caulfield Guineas Hulking gelding Berkeley Square (Territories) might not do much for the stallion trade if he wins today’s Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) but he would give a timely boost to his owner-breeder, his small-time trainer, and his unfashionable sire. On... Read More
No Compromise
For almost 150 years, a host of great Australian cricketers have worn the baggy green with distinction. And now that iconic sporting symbol is being represented on another field through a smaller but exceptional band of equine athletes who are honouring its name. The Baggy Green in question this time is not a piece of... Read More
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