In a Magic Millions virtual auction hosted by Clinton Donovan, Sheeza Belter was sold on Thursday afternoon for $1.35 million to Yulong. We caught up with the mare’s managing owner, former trainer Justin Warwick, who has ridden the emotions of his horse’s story for the last three years.

Sheeza Belter sells to Yulong for $1.35 million

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WBF Thoroughbreds is one of the specialist vendors at next week’s Inglis Ready2Race Sale. We sat down for a chat with its master, Will Forrester, about his third year heading into the catalogue as a vendor.

‘That’s giving yourself the chance to make a margin’: third anniversary for WBF Thoroughbreds at Riverside

Vinery

Melbourne on Saturday will host its first 2-year-old race of the season, with the Listed Maribyrnong Trial Stakes set to be run at Flemington. The race has been won by some very handy juveniles and this year’s edition features some interesting pedigrees.


Maribyrnong Trial Stakes background check

It was a mixed day of trading on Wednesday at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, with the aggregate well down on the same day from 2022. There was still a host of highlights, with one of Australia’s most successful yards buying a colt by the same sire as Harry Angel (Ire).

Price/Kent Jnr land son of Dark Angel as Frankel colt steals the show

In our weekly series, we take a walk down memory lane to learn about some of the characters, both human, equine and otherwise, in whose honour our important races are named. This week we look at Edward Manifold, who has the G2 Edward Manifold S. at Flemington on Saturday.

Who was I?

In our latest Q & A series, The Thoroughbred Report seeks insights from a variety of professionals, be they agents, trainers, breeders, handlers, owners, administration and ancillary, etc., to hear their thoughts on our industry.

Q & A with Charlie Duckworth

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