Bivouac
We all know the definition of insanity as stated by Albert Einstein: Doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results. Yet with all due respect to the man, mentioned in dispatches as being no midweek maiden above the shoulders, doing the same thing repeatedly and seeing the same result isn’t necessarily a... Read More
Keeneland November Sale continues at measured pace on day two
As the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale moved into Book 2 after a one-day Book 1 that saw eight horses sell for US$1 million or more, the seven-figure glass ceiling proved elusive during the Tuesday session. With vendors and buyers taking advantage of another stunning fall day in Central Kentucky, trade continued at a measured... Read More
Odeum’s owners make late bid for mother and sister of Toronado stakes winner Shelby Cobra
Mills sets Inglis Digital broodmare record after paying $325,000 for two-in-one package The syndicate behind Thousand Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) winner Odeum (Written Tycoon) have swooped on a valuable two-in-one mare and foal package which gained a significant pedigree update a day after bidding in an online auction had started. Victorian agent Sheamus Mills yesterday... Read More
Mikki Isle colt reigns supreme at $500,000 at Magic Millions 2YOs In Training Sale
Realistic vendors facilitate trade in order to continue business into 2021 A $500,000 son of Japanese shuttle stallion Mikki Isle (Deep Impact) and three other horses who made more than $200,000 were the highlights of yesterday’s Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs In Training Sale in a market where most vendors took a long-term decision to... Read More
Scobie Breasley – Best of all?
Arthur Edward “Scobie” Breasley (1914–2006) is generally described as the greatest of the Australian jockeys who had sustained and remarkable success in England, Ireland and France from the 1900s to 1970s – the group we’ve dubbed The Incomparables. My view is that distinction should possibly sit with Rae “Togo” Johnstone who rode 51 Group 1... Read More
Houtzen stars as Australian buyers strike at Keeneland
A pair of Australian-raced mares lit up the Keeneland sales ring on the opening day of the November Breeding Stock Sale as international buyers circled from across the globe on an enthralling session in Kentucky. Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) winner Houtzen (I Am Invincible), sold in foal to Hill N Dale Farm’s Curlin... Read More