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Top end holds firm on Adelaide’s second day with a $350k Zoustar filly

The Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale saw strong demand at the top end, with a $350,000 Zoustar filly leading the market, but buyers were more selective overall. The clearance rate eased to 75.78 per cent, and while the average price held firm, the median, which was up on Day 1, had dropped by the close of the sale.
Wednesday 19th March
Dynamic star I Am Me to shine at Inglis Chairman’s Sale

One of Australia’s most electrifying sprinters, I Am Me, is the latest headline act confirmed for the Inglis Chairman’s Sale. A multiple stakes-winning mare with earnings surpassing $4.7 million, the Ciaron Maher-trained speedster has cemented herself as one of the country’s most accomplished performers in recent seasons.

March 19th 2025

Sectionally Speaking: Pride of Jenni proves the hype right with blistering run

Last Saturday’s racing delivered standout performances across the country, with Pride of Jenni announcing her return in dominant fashion and Lady Shenandoah extending her unbeaten streak to five. Lazzura, Wonder Boy, and Eagle Nest also made strong impressions, while Skyhook emerged as a legitimate Golden Slipper contender.

March 19th 2025

‘An absolute marvel’ Bella Nipotina bows out after stellar six seasons of racing

It was announced on Tuesday afternoon that G1 Everest champion, $22.7 million earner, and 11-time winner Bella Nipotina is to be retired and will be offered at public auction in the near future. Breeder and co-owner Michael Christian shared the ‘phenomenal ride’ that she has taken her connections on, and how the $80,000 filly nearly didn’t make it to the track at all.

March 19th 2025

Increase in median and six-figure lots on day 1 in Adelaide

Australian vendors have worked hard through a tough selling environment this year, but in Adelaide at the annual Magic Millions Yearling Sale, there was some cause for hope as the median rose from 2024 to 2025, as did the number of six figure lots.

March 18th 2025

Ennis bullish about Skyhook: ‘We always thought he was a Slipper horse’

Skyhook’s triumph in the G3 Pago Pago Stakes was more than just a win for part-owner Matthew Ennis—it was a powerful validation of his Stallion Match program, the very system that led to the colt’s acquisition. We spoke with Ennis and co-trainer Sterling Alexiou about how the Written Tycoon colt has recovered and his prospects for a quick turnaround into the Golden Slipper.

March 18th 2025

Unfinished business: How data helped Jenni’s return

When Pride Of Jenni was retired after a stellar career, few expected to see her back on the track. But for those closest to her - owner Tony Ottobre, co-breeder Cherry Taylor, and the Ciaron Maher team - there was a sense of unfinished business. With cutting-edge data analysis and a deep understanding of the mare’s physical and mental condition, the decision was made to bring her back, on her terms.

March 18th 2025

‘The good horses are still hard to buy’: Magic Millions Adelaide aiming to keep it consistent

The Magic Millions Adelaide Sale commences at the Morphettville Sales Complex on Monday, where vendors from across the country will meet a broad buying bench for what Magic Millions anticipates to be another year of consistent trade.

March 17th 2025

‘When she’s a little bit stronger, she’ll beat this lot’

The G2 Phar Lap Stakes may be her first strike in Group company, but Lazzura has always shown the ability to get there. Riccardo Surace Jnr, co-director of B2B Thoroughbreds, spoke to The Thoroughbred Report about seeing the leggy yearling transform into a true queen of the turf, and the strategic changes B2B Thoroughbreds have made to futureproof their operation.

March 17th 2025

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