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2025 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale: Big names, big prizemoney, big expectations

With most yearling sales in 2024 globally showing increases, there is a certain buzz about the upcoming 2025 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. The highly anticipated catalogue released on Tuesday for everyone to peruse.
Wednesday 13th November
From the track to the broodmare paddock, Bold Bastille has plenty of potential for Inglis Digital buyers

Lindsay Park co-trainer Ben Hayes believes the buyer of his talented 3-year-old filly will not be disappointed when she is offered in a boutique Inglis Digital Online Sale early next week. Lightly raced Bold Bastille (Brazen Beau) was the most precocious 2-year-old of her generation. And she also has plenty of potential as a broodmare.

November 13th 2024

Sectionally Speaking: Cup week’s standout 3-year-old performance belongs to Switzerland

The 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival delivered an exciting showcase of talent, with performances that will leave a lasting impression on the racing landscape. Among the standout moments was Switzerland’s (Snitzel) electrifying victory in the G1 Coolmore Stud S., which solidified his status as a rising star of the sprinting ranks.

November 13th 2024

The week that was: observations from the 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival

With the curtain having come down for another year, The Thoroughbred Report recaps some of the highlights and significant moments of another epic Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington.

November 12th 2024

Op-Ed: Why this ATC election matters more than ever

If you’re an Australian Turf Club (ATC) member, the stakes in this member election couldn’t be higher. It’s time we voted for those who won’t settle for outdated, back-room decisions and instead push for the transparent, consultative approach our industry needs. Your vote is your voice, and now is the time to use it.

November 12th 2024

Buy of the Weekend: Darby’s $30k filly stuns in $500k Inglis Banner, securing first stakes win for Lucky Vega

Syndicator Scott Darby's keen eye for identifying hidden gems at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale was on full display once again at Flemington on Saturday, as his $30,000 Inglis Classic filly, Within The Law (Lucky Vega {Ire}), captured the lucrative $500,000 R. Listed Inglis Banner (1000 metres) on debut.

November 12th 2024

Hong Kong Review: Birthday double for Poon

Racing at Sha Tin on Saturday night, jockey Matthew Poon enjoyed a double on his birthday including the Panasonic Cup on Green ‘N’ White (Smart Missile).

November 12th 2024

Australian Guineas a possible target for Savaglee after dominant win in G1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas

Savaglee's winning run continued in stunning fashion, notching up a dominant victory in the G1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas at Riccarton on Saturday. It had connections daring to dream of a "hit-and-run" Group 1 mission next March.

November 11th 2024

Breeder's simple method to pick out Melbourne Cup winner's dam

It's the stuff of racing folklore - a small-time breeder bought the dam of Melbourne Cup winner, Knight's Choice, for just $1000. And the method he used to judge her strength was a very simple one, but it was taught to him by the greatest Australian trainer of all time.

November 11th 2024

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