Kukeracha steals Explosive’s Thunder as New Zealand breds clean sweep Derbies
Night Of Thunder lands first Group 1 winner after quinella for trainer Chris Waller in Queensland Derby Darley’s 2,000 Guineas- (Gr 1, 1m) winning stallion Night Of Thunder (Dubawi) broke through for his first worldwide Group 1 winner at stud as the Chris Waller-trained Kukeracha (3 g ex Portrait Of A Lady by A.P. Indy)... Read More
Double brings up much-needed fillip for Burridge
The Steven Burridge yard got a much-needed shot in the arm with a double courtesy of two mildly-fancied runners in Wealth Elite (Midshipman) and Chalaza (Road To Rock) yesterday. Neither are world beaters, but the Australian handler still welcomed any numbers that can boost a win tally that has struggled to take off this year.... Read More
Star hope to add Classic sparkle to Fiesta sale
Queensland has provided a memorable setting for Denise Martin’s Star Thoroughbreds, both on the racetrack and in the sales ring and, after the million-dollar sale of multiple Group winner Fiesta (I Am Invincible) at this week’s explosive Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, the prominent syndicator is looking to add a pair of Classic contests to... Read More
Breeders betting on demand continuing are well-placed to make big returns
Booming bloodstock sales underline increased interest in racehorse ownership, says economist Do the extraordinary numbers paid for bloodstock in 2021 stack up? Or will there be blood on the floor if, and when, there is a correction of the Australian thoroughbred market in the years to come? That is the question being pondered by many... Read More
Arcadia Queen sells for $3.2 million in crowning moment for Magic Millions broodmare auction as unprecedented trade sees $142 million traded
A $3.2 million deal for champion Arcadia Queen (Pierro) reached two days after she was initially passed in has brought to a close a frenzied Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale; the culmination of a three-day $142 million bloodstock spending spree, never before witnessed in Australasia. Arrowfield Stud agreed to terms to buy Western Australian owner-breeder... Read More
Hurtle (AUS)
Hurtle (AUS) 2 g Capitalist – Murtle Turtle by Murtajill O: Milano Bloodstock, Cornerstone Stud Farm Pty Ltd, Kildalton Park Racing, Miss A S Mitchell, Mr M L Nixon, Miss K L Pritchard-Gordon, Mr B J Hennessy, Mr M B Conabere, Mr C J Driscoll, Mr S J Weaver, Mrs W E Nelligan, Mr K... Read More