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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 ...
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 ...
Maher Racing Secure Australian-Bred For Overseas Campaign Godolphin left an indelible mark on the opening session of the Tattersalls February Sale, with bloodstock agent Colm Sharkey securing their flagship offering Galashiels for 220,000 guineas (US$288,200). The talented 6YO son of Australia, formerly trained by Andre Fabre, boasts an impressive record with five victories, including notable ...
Major Boost For Auctav As Global Talent Joins Expanding Bloodstock Operation Auctav is strengthening its position in the flat racing sphere, announcing two significant sales for 2024: a mixed offering scheduled for late January and a dedicated yearling auction in September. The digital platform's ambitious expansion sees the recruitment of Enrico Simone Faccarello, bringing his wealth of ...
First Female Auctioneer Debuts At December Foal Sale Sales history was penned at Park Paddocks as Shirley Anderson-Jolag stepped onto the rostrum, becoming Britain's first female bloodstock auctioneer. Making her accomplished debut at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale, she knocked down her first lot, a colt by Ubettabelieveit from Mickley Stud. Maiden Lot Sparks Applause The historic moment saw ...
Racing Stalwart Eyes Eastern Glory Leading Queensland trainer Tony Gollan is embarking on his maiden international venture as stable star Antino prepares for the US$7m Gr.1 Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin next weekend. Preparing For Glory The Brisbane-based handler is meticulously planning his assault on one of Asia's premier racing events, drawing parallels between his home facilities and the iconic ...
Ground-Breaking Initiative To Boost Grassroots Racing Across Australia Thoroughbred Sales is launching an ambitious US$4 million bonus scheme targeting the grassroots level of Australian racing, with a revolutionary series set to commence at the start of the 2025 season. The innovative programme, masterminded by managing director Jake Watkins, will distribute US$10,000 bonuses across 400 races, ...
Sea The Stars Colt Out Of Pretty Polly Heroine Sparks Fierce Bidding Battle In a high-stakes bidding duel at Kildare Paddocks, Godolphin emerged victorious after securing a full-brother to Gr.1 Prix Vermeille winner Teona for €1 million (US$1,070,000) at the Goffs November Foal Sale. The Sea The Stars colt, consigned through Baroda Stud, sparked an intense rivalry between racing powerhouses as ...
Platform Builds On US$35.5m Turnover Success With Expanded Calendar Fasig-Tipton Digital, having established itself as North America's premier online thoroughbred auction platform, is launching into 2025 with an ambitious ten-sale schedule. Director of Digital Sales Leif Aaron has unveiled monthly auctions spanning January through December, excluding September and November. Record-Breaking ...
Brother To Hong Kong Star Heads To Dubai In US$235,000 Deal Aga Khan Draft Dominates Ridhaz, a gelded son of Iffraaj, emerged as the star attraction at Tuesday's Goffs Autumn Horses In Training Sale, commanding US$235,000 (€220,000) from Michael Donohoe of BBA Ireland. The 3YO, trained by Michael Halford and Tracey Collins, boasts an impressive profile as a brother to Stakes winner Riyazan, who ...
Group One Heroine Set For Date With Wootton Bassett Ramatuelle, the high-class 3YO trained by Christopher Head, is heading to the breeding paddocks after Coolmore secured her for US$5.1m at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale on Monday. Classic Credentials The daughter of Justify proved herself a force at the highest level, notching four victories from nine starts whilst never finishing out of the ...
