Paul Moroney goes to $185,000 for son of Vadamos
Rich Hill Stud sires stole the show on the second day of Book 2 selling at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale yesterday, as sons of first season sire Vadamos (Monsun) and dual-Group 1 runner-up Proisir (Choisir) topped proceedings, selling for $185,000 and $180,000 respectively. International bloodstock agent Paul Moroney has been particularly taken... Read More
Rulership (AUS)
(2 c I Am Invincible – Devoirs by Dehere) O: Newgate Bloodstock, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Horse Ventures, Newgate S F, Go Bloodstock Australia, G1g Racing & Breeding, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Glenlogan Park, Aston Bloodstock, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Carpe Diem & Stonestreet Stables Llc T: Peter & Paul Snowden S: Magic Millions... Read More
Outstanding closing sectionals for brilliant Caulfield winner Hanseatic
Godolphin-raced colt Hanseatic (Street Boss) demonstrated a rare brand of acceleration in his brilliant victory in Saturday’s Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) (Listed, 1000m) at Caulfield, which was highlighted by outstanding sectional times. After being trapped deep from his outside barrier (11), Luke Currie rode patiently and settled Hanseatic just beyond midfield (deep with cover) before... Read More
2020 ANZ Inglis Classic Yearling Sale Supplement
The Inglis Classic Sale has established a well-earned reputation for punching above its weight in recent years, with graduates including G1 winners Shadow Hero, Castelvecchio (a winner of over $2.5m in prize money so far) and of course Melbourne Cup winner Vow and Declare. ANZ Bloodstock News previews the upcoming sale in this supplement, with... Read More
Per Incanto colt tops Book 2 session of NZB Karaka Yearling Sale
Constance Cheng-bred $160,000 colt bound for Hong Kong after Foote strikes Respected agent John Foote believes Per Incanto (Street Cry) remains an underrated stallion who has a growing reputation as a sire of quality horses, particularly in Hong Kong, which is where yesterday’s top-priced lot from Book 2 of the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling... Read More
Entertaining and crowd-pulling: why the picnics remain one of racing’s best days out
Big crowd, a buzz in the betting ring, carnival atmosphere and a very good racing surface. No, not Flemington, but the Australia Day picnic races at Balnarring. The formula is simple, of course. Twenty bucks to get in – kids go free – and then please yourself. That is, you may bring in your own... Read More