News and insights on thoroughbred horse breeding from around the world.
A filly by Fastnet Rock caused a bidding war on day 3 of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Kentucky’s Spendthrift Farm went head to head with Michael Wallace, bidding on behalf of the China Horse Club. The hammer fell the way of the China Horse Club at AUS$1.05 million
Day 2 of the 2015 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale saw Redoute’s Choice assume his place at the top of the sire standings by average. His 16 lots sold so far have averaged $388,438.
She’s an outstanding first foal from some of the best breeders in Australia. It was probably a little more than we expected to pay, but diamonds don’t come cheap.
“We are not supposed to be the number one sales company in Australia but we are,” says Gerry Harvey, who’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale kicks off on Wednesday.
Wildcat Heir, Florida’s leading sire in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 was euthanised after a severe colic
Bred and raced by Waikato Stud, O’Reilly forged a career as a brilliant sprinter-miler, winning four of his six starts, including the Gr1 Bayer Classic and the Gr1 Telegraph in four unbeaten starts in New Zealand.
“We have consistently had clearances of over 90% throughout the year which shows the vendor satisfaction with the sales we have conducted” said Inglis Victorian Director Peter Heagney
Of four Frankel foals listed for sale, one was withdrawn and the other three failed to reach their reserve price. While the potential is obvious, the stallion has yet to pass the ultimate test – that of seeing his offspring succeed on the racetrack.
“Importantly, this development means that should the Chinese government ever seek to develop a large-scale racing industry Australia, with our large horse population and reputation for excellence, will be in pole position to provide the bulk of those horses.”
Although Peintre Celebre and Thunder Gulch are being pensioned, it is hard not to see these two wonderful thoroughbreds continuing to have an impact on major races for years to come.
South African buying power was in evidence during Book 1 of the Keeneland November breeding stock sale with the purchase of 5 lots
As we continue our nostalgic walk down the Hollywoodbets Durban July memory lane, one thing is certain, the most recent decade lacked for nothing in drama and splendour
