Veteran Conners still a Force to be reckoned with
Warwick Farm trainer targeting $500,000 Inglis Nursery with cheap Classic filly Clarry Conners still loves the racing game as much as ever, but the veteran Sydney trainer laments how the sport has evolved, particularly the sheer size and industrial scale which has become the norm for Australia’s largest and most dominant stables. Despite not having... Read More
Japanese and Classique Legend set to be the HKIR highlights
The extraordinary quality of the Japanese thoroughbred is likely to be showcased again on Sunday in the four features which make up the Hong Kong International Races. The races have stood up well despite the impact of Covid-19, which has condemned the Cup and the Vase to just eight and seven runners respectively. The strength... Read More
‘She’s from a nice Shadwell family’ – Houldsworth goes to €51,000 for Nafithaa
Shamardal (Giant’s Causeway) mare Nafithaa hails from a Shadwell family that includes 1,000 Guineas (Gr 1, 1m) and Prix Marcel Boussac (Gr 1, 1600m) heroine Shadayid (Shadeed) and duly topped the third day of the Arqana Breeding Stock Sale when making €51,000 (approx. AUD$83,250) to Howson & Houldsworth Bloodstock on Monday. Consigned by Haras du... Read More
‘She’s by a super sire’: Blandford go to €160,000 for Wootton Bassett filly foal
The second day of Arqana’s Breeding Stock Sale was topped by La Motteraye’s Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) filly foal from the family of star producer In Clover (Inchinor), who sold to Blandford Bloodstock for €160,000 (approx. AUD$261,250) on Sunday. The attractive filly, who has been purchased as a long-term racing and breeding prospect, is out of... Read More