‘Extraordinary’ Magic Millions National Weanling Sale closes on a high
Record two days of trade, but is the changing market dynamic here to stay? In the immediate aftermath of an extraordinary Magic Millions National Weanling Sale stakeholders remain divided about whether the frenzied competition for young stock would permanently change the dynamic of the Australian foal market. Vendors, buyers and the auction house itself had... Read More
End users dominate top end of startling Magic Millions Weanling Sale
$1 million I Am Invincible colt bought to race as market skyrockets on day one Buyers seeking quality racing prospects have dominated a dramatic and at times emotional day’s trade at the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Sale in a session which saw a $1 million weanling sold in the southern hemisphere for just the... Read More
In The Congo (AUS)
In The Congo (AUS) 2 c Snitzel – Via Africa by Var O: Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Horse Ventures, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, Starlight Racing, Glenlogan Park, Highgrove Stud, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Carpe Diem, G1G Racing & Breeding, Mr M J Wallace, Mr... Read More
‘I have never seen anything like it. It’s insane’
Unprecedented buyer interest set to heat up at Magic Millions National Weanling Sale The long-standing record for the highest-priced weanling sold at public auction in the southern hemisphere could be under threat as a culmination of factors is predicted to create intense competition from some of the leading buyers from around the world at today’s... Read More
Eduardo
It seems Group 1s can be like the proverbial public bus. You can wait a long time for one, and then they all come together. Eighteen months after his third attempt at a Group 1 victory, the remarkable late-starter Eduardo (Host) broke through at the top level by claiming The Galaxy (Gr 1, 1100m) at... Read More
Joao Moreira stars with a Happy Valley five-timer as Zac Purton suffers back complaints
Joao Moreira’s aspirations of securing a fourth Hong Kong jockeys’ championship have soared after the Brazilian notched a five-timer at Happy Valley yesterday evening as defending champion Zac Purton suffered back complaints. Having watched Purton cut his lead to 13 with victory aboard David Hayes-trained Red Majesty (Ferlax) to claim the first race of the... Read More