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Coolmore announce 2024 fees, with Wootton Bassett still TBC

The 2024 Coolmore Australia lineup was unveiled, with Home Affairs and So You Think (NZ) leading the pack with a fee of $82,500 (inc GST). It was confirmed that Wootton Bassett is set to return to the Southern Hemisphere, although his fee will be decided at a later date.
Monday 29th April
What’s been happening regarding the sale of Rosehill Racecourse?

While communication to ATC Members has been quiet in recent weeks, the ongoing debate over the sale of Rosehill Racecourse continues politically. We have an update covering all the latest news, as fears grow that members might be bypassed in determining if the project is given the green light.

April 29th 2024

Tassort colt tops 'reasonable' Inglis HTBA Yearling Sale

This past Sunday, Inglis hosted its 2024 Inglis HTBA Yearling Sale. Sebastian Hutch, Inglis' CEO of Bloodstock and Sales, described the sale as 'reasonable,' acknowledging the challenges facing participants in the lower to middle segments of the market.

April 29th 2024

Farnan holds steady at $55,000 as Kia Ora barnmates reduced for 2024

Farnan, the Golden Slipper winner, stands at the forefront of a youthful trio at Kia Ora Stud. The Thoroughbred Report recently spoke with Shane Wright, Kia Ora's bloodstock and breeding manager, to delve into the details of their stallion fees.

April 28th 2024

Saturday summary: Vibrant Sun leads The Autumn Sun trifecta in G1 Australasian Oaks

South Australia took centre stage on Saturday with two Group 1 races. Arrowfield Stud's dynamic stallion, The Autumn Sun, had a remarkable feat by siring the trifecta in the G1 Australasian Oaks. Additionally, Climbing Star (Zoustar) secured a well-timed Group 1 triumph in the Robert Sangster S. Notably, the mare is listed in the upcoming 2024 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.

April 28th 2024

Juvenile summary: Stanley and Empire stamps themselves as juveniles to follow

Despite a quieter Saturday on the juvenile front, there were numerous highlight performances, with 2-year-olds signalling promising futures. Notable among them were Ciaron Maher's Global Empire (Zoustar) in the G3 Breeders' S. and Stanley Express (Starspangledbanner) in The TBV VOBIS Platinum Showdown.

April 28th 2024

Saturday preview: Six things to keep an eye on

We all enjoyed an exciting Sydney carnival following on some great clashes in Melbourne and now it is Adelaide's turn to put on a show - Morphettville on Saturday playing host to seven races including the G1 Australasian Oaks and the G1 Robert Sangster S.

April 27th 2024

The Australasian Oaks: breeding ground for star broodmares

Saturday sees the 43rd running of the G1 Australasian Oaks at Morphettville, a race which boasts not only a proud history of producing classy winners, but also of fillies who have gone on to very successful careers at stud. The Thoroughbred Report takes a look at the records of those fillies.

April 27th 2024

Mo’unga to stand for $27,500 his first season at Newhaven Park

Newhaven Park’s 2024 roster has been unveiled with the Boorowa-based nursery announcing a new horse - another New Zealand-bred Group 1 winner - to stand alongside well credentialled Xtravagant (NZ) and Cool Aza Beel (NZ).

April 26th 2024

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