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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 ...
Breeders' Cup Heroine Set For New Chapter As Broodmare Prospect Fresh from her crowning glory in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Del Mar, Moira brought the curtain down on a magnificent racing career when changing hands for US$4.3 million at Fasig-Tipton's November Sale in Lexington. The 5YO mare, trained throughout her career by Kevin Attard, delivered an emotional farewell for ...
Group One heroine destined for date with Wootton Bassett A late flurry of high-class breeding prospects at Fasig-Tipton's The November Sale saw Ramatuelle emerge as one of the auction's standout lots, with Coolmore's M.V. Magnier securing the Group One winner for US$5.1 million. Stellar Pedigree The 3YO daughter of Justify, standing at Coolmore's Ashford Stud in Kentucky, enhanced her value ...
Ecurie Des Charmes Chief Secures Pinatubo Filly From Top Family For US$135,356 As Trade Continues To Flourish Lucien Urano, riding high after his Prix du Jockey Club success with Look de Vega, has strengthened his hand at Arqana's October Sale, securing a well-related Pinatubo filly for US$135,356. Strong Family Ties Drive Purchase The racing mogul's latest acquisition, Matauri Queen, hails from ...
Benchmark Set As Yearling Season Ends With Impressive US$58.5m Turnover A remarkable four-day sale at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky has concluded with unprecedented figures, setting new benchmarks for both gross sales and average price. The previous records, established just last year, were comprehensively surpassed with 1,123 yearlings changing hands for a total of US$58,585,500. Quality Stock In ...
Half-Sister To Grade One Winner Fetches US$500,000 At Kentucky Auction The daughter of Curlin out of multiple graded stakes-producing mare Achalaya topped Day Three of the Fasig-Tipton October Yearlings Sale when selling to Gary Barber for US$500,000. The filly, consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, will be trained by Mark Casse. Proven Bloodlines Attract Buyers The New York-bred yearling, a ...
