Yulong to the fore again as Valachi dispersal sale draws to close
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 out to extend lead in race to be crowned leading two-year-old sire
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)
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
Rare mare Sierra Sue to be offered on Inglis Digital
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
Anton Koolman fondly remembered
Three decades have passed since Anton Koolman resided in New Zealand, however, the highly respected horseman’s death at age 82 in Sydney last weekend still resonated with many on the other side of the Tasman. From lowly beginnings and in partnership with Marg, his wife of 50 years, Koolman forged a place in the racing... Read More
Study shows negative impact of inbreeding on number of foals who make racecourse
Scientists call for implementation of expansive programme of genetic testing after new figures are released A major new study could shake up how breeders formulate their mating plans, having found that horses with higher levels of inbreeding have a significantly lower chance of making it to the racecourse. Research carried out by scientists at University... Read More