A number of progressive and well-bred horses stepped out on Wednesday, putting forward their claims for a step up in grade and a crack at Carnival riches. Love Story looked particularly progressive, dominantly breaking through over 1400m at Kensington to start proceedings. 

Wednesday Racing: Love Story stamps herself as one to watch

Wednesday Racing

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When it comes to putting together a strong yearling catalogue, the process is about much more than picking out a few individuals at the top. Magic Millions and Inglis compete with each other to ensure they get the horses they want in their catalogues. They are both about to send out acceptance letters to vendors for their various sales, so how do they decide who gets in? 

Strong competition for stock makes sales companies sweat

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Wednesday’s Inglis Digital sale exceeded expectations with the 1% share in The Everest contender Ninja selling for $55,000, valuing him at $5.5 million. He won a trial against The Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising on Tuesday. Group 2 winner Cherry Bomshell was valued at $1.2 million after a 5% share in her sold for $60,000. 

Inglis Digital: Ninja valued at $5.5 million after 1% share sells

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Racing's biggest buyers were keen on day one of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. The gross rose 15% and the top lot, a Night Of Thunder colt, became the most expensive yearling sold in 2026 globally when making 4.6 million gns to Godolphin. Six lots made seven figures and the average rose 26%.

Godolphin smashes European record for Night Of Thunder colt

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Looking Ahead - October 08

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