Opening Session Produces Encouraging Trading Figures The opening session of the Ocala Breeders June 2YOs in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale proved highly successful, with a Yaupon colt emerging as the standout performer at US$300,000. Saffie Joseph Jr secured the impressive youngster, contributing to gross sales totalling US$9,758,500 from 222 horses changing hands. The figures represent ...
Quality Broodmare Consignment Takes Centre Stage Al Shaqab's substantial contribution to the Auctav Arabian Summer Sale presents an impressive array of thirteen lots featuring carefully selected broodmares and horses in training. The consignment showcases bloodlines representing some of the most successful families in Arabian racing. Shararah leads the broodmare selection as a sister to ...
Amo Racing Owner Secures Group Two Winner For US$2.7 Million At Goffs London Kia Joorabchian has strengthened his Amo Racing operation with the headline acquisition of Group Two winner Ghostwriter for £2 million (US$2.7 million) at the Goffs London Sale. The high-profile purchase forms part of a continuing recruitment drive that has seen the ownership group target proven performers across the ...
Meydan Form Set To Shine Across Five-Day Festival Royal Ascot's five-day carnival is attracting a stellar contingent of Dubai Racing Carnival graduates, with form from Meydan Racecourse featuring prominently throughout the programme beginning today. Group One Challenges Await The opening Queen Anne Stakes sets the tone for eight Group One contests across the week. Cairo, runner-up in December's ...
Strong Consignment Features Track Record-Setting Performer The Ocala Breeders June 2YOs in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale is attracting significant attention following a spectacular performance during the under tack show, with consignor Omar Ramirez presenting what he describes as his strongest consignment in years. Leading the charge is Hip 829, a colt by Beau Liam who has created ...
Ramirez Consignment Continues Impressive Week Beau Liam's bay colt has equalled the OBS track record for a quarter-mile, clocking :20 1/5 during the fifth and final under tack session at the Ocala Breeders' Sales June 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age Sale. The performance caps a remarkable week for consignor Omar Ramirez, whose 28-horse consignment has been producing standout results ...
Quality Catalog Features Group Winners Ahead Of Royal Ascot Week The prestigious Goffs London Sale is preparing to launch Royal Ascot week with an exceptional catalog of 28 lots being offered at Kensington Palace Gardens. This unique auction has established itself as a prime hunting ground for Australian connections seeking proven European stayers. Australian Buyers Lead Charge For Quality Gai ...
Gate-To-Wire Success Secures Breeders' Cup Qualification For Gold Ship Gelding Meisho Tabaru produced a stunning gate-to-wire performance to claim the Gr.1 Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin, earning his first Group One victory and securing guaranteed entries into either the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar or the Gr.1 W.S. Cox Plate in Australia. The Gold Ship 4YO, trained by Mamoru Ishibashi, ...
International Buyers Gather As World-Class Catalogue Promises Fireworks The prestigious Goffs London Sale is attracting global attention with its stellar lineup of Royal Ascot contenders, featuring 27 lots including eight recent additions to an already impressive catalogue. Unbeaten Filly Headlines New Entries Ali Shuffle, the unbeaten Lily Agnes Stakes winner, tops the latest additions after ...
Clarehaven Trainer Expecting Fierce Competition Across Multiple Group Races John Gosden is preparing for what he anticipates will be one of the most competitive Royal Ascot meetings in recent memory, with multiple Group One contenders heading to the Berkshire track in peak condition. The Clarehaven handler, training in partnership with son Thady Gosden, is expecting particularly fierce ...
O'Brien Charge Seizes Initiative In Straight Masoun demonstrated impressive stamina when claiming victory in Leopardstown's apprentice handicap under Wayne Hassett, providing Joseph O'Brien with another winner at the venue. The gelding's determined performance has opened potential opportunities at Royal Ascot. Hassett Produces Perfectly Timed Drive Racing over nine furlongs, Masoun regained ...
Trainer Contemplating Ideal Path For Great Generation Marco Botti is contemplating stepping Great Generation up significantly in class following impressive form boosts that have strengthened the trainer's confidence in his sprinting filly. Royal Ascot Remains Potential Target The daughter of Kodiac secured back-to-back victories in Lingfield's Gr.3 Chartwell Stakes, establishing herself as a ...