March | February | January | December |  Search news:   All of these words Exact phrase Bel Esprit Colt Tops Adelaide Second Session Wednesday, 10 March 2010 Healthy increases across the board continued at the Magic Millions Sales Complex today as the Adelaide Yearling Sale came to a successful conclusion. Fifth Auckland Cup for Zabeel Wednesday, 10 March 2010 A last minute switch in plans to bypass the Adelaide Cup for the Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m) paid off for the connections of the Anthony Cummings-trained Zavite who careered away for an easy 3 1/4 length triumph in the $1 million feature at Ellerslie. Jet Spur to Nine Winners Wednesday, 10 March 2010 Young Glenlogan Park based sire Jet Spur moved to nine first season winners with a double at the Gold Coast on Wednesday courtesy of Jet Surge and Dulacca Jet, who has now won two of five starts. Debut Juvenile Winner for Lucky Owners Wednesday, 10 March 2010 Widden Stud based Lucky Owners was the leading sire of juveniles in New Zealand last season by earnings and featured at Canterbury on Wednesday with an eye-catching juvenile debut winner in the David Payne trained colt Masquerader. Sydney Autumn Thoroughbred Suppo Online Wednesday, 10 March 2010 The supplementary catalogue for this Friday’s Inglis Sydney Autumn Thoroughbred Sale is now online. Metro Winner for Foreplay Wednesday, 10 March 2010 Now infertile first season sire Foreplay has been in the spotlight for his Black Opal Stakes winning son Decision Time, but added a new string to his bow when the Darren Weir trained filly Shiny and New saluted at Sandown on Wednesday. Fusette Sibling a QTIS 600 Highlight Wednesday, 10 March 2010 This time last year, the Twine family of Queensland were excited about the prospects of their Magic Millions QTIS 600 yearlings – in particular an especially lovely Falvelon filly. Edenwold's First Crop are More Than Ready Wednesday, 10 March 2010 The majority of Edenwold's first crop of foals have been weaned and educated at Selwyn River Stud over the past month and are now all set to 'wow' buyers at the Stud's unreserved dispersal on Friday, 26 March. Unique Treble for Overseas Runners in Sydney Wednesday, 10 March 2010 A UNIQUE feature of the Warwick Farm meeting on Saturday was that three of the winners were bred outside of Australia and New Zealand. How Do We Rate Them? Wednesday, 10 March 2010 The 2010 Australian stud season is looming as a bumper one for first season sires with Australian Group One winners such as Manhattan Rain (Arrowfield), Starspangledbanner (Coolmore), Wanted (Widden), Onemorenomore (Vinery) and All American (Arrowfield) all spoken for by major farms - with no service fees officially set, we’re going to poll our audience as to how they rank them. Stratum Filly Tops Adelaide MM Day One Tuesday, 9 March 2010 A lovely filly by leading freshman sire Stratum topped the first session of the 2010 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale at Morphettville on Tuesday. Dams of Solar Charged, Majestic Music For Sale Tuesday, 9 March 2010 The catalogue for the 2010 Inglis Australian Easter Broodmare Sale has now been released and boasts 83 stakes winners, of which 11 have won Group One races. Japanese Winner for VRC Oaks Heroine Tuesday, 9 March 2010 1996 VRC Oaks winner My Brightia featured in Japan at the weekend when her Irish bred son Northern Revive made a winning debut at Nakayama. Another Derby Winner for Windsor Park Tuesday, 9 March 2010 What makes a Derby hero? See the progress of New Zealand Derby winner Military Move from foal to yearling to Group One star. Stars for the Future at Strawberry Hill Tuesday, 9 March 2010 Sunday Joy, Ha Ha, Tuesday Joy, Universal Queen, Samantha Miss – we saw them all on a recent visit to John Singleton’s boutique Strawberry Hill Stud at Mount White less than an hour’s drive north of Sydney. Capecover Captures Adelaide Cup Monday, 8 March 2010 A few vendors at the upcoming Inglis Australian Easter Yearling sale were left smiling when the tough-as-teak New Zealander Capecover defeated stablemate Kerdem in Monday's $404,500 Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m) at Morphettville. Star Fillies Fight Out Yallambee Monday, 8 March 2010 Outstanding fillies Majestic Music and Sister Madly fought out the finish of the Group Two SAJC Yallambee Classic at Morphettville on Monday, the former prevailing to win in a thriller. Patinack Taste Adelaide Success Monday, 8 March 2010 The familiar Patinack Farm colours were carried to a surprise victory in the Listed SAJC Adelaide Guineas at Morphettville on Monday by progressive Canny Lad filly Small Minds. Augusta Returns to Top Monday, 8 March 2010 The darling of South Australian racing Augusta Proud bounced back to her brilliant best at Morphettville on Monday when she steamed home to win the $100,400 Group Three RN Irwin Stakes (1100m). New Stakes-Winner for Exceed and Excel Monday, 8 March 2010 A homebred for Darley, lightly raced Exceed and Excel filly Koala Bear broke her maiden in good style at Morphettville on Monday when taking out the Listed SAJC Cinderella Stakes. Toorak Toff for Sydney Monday, 8 March 2010 Sydney campaign is on the cards for Show a Heart youngster Toorak Toff after he scored an easy win in the $203,095 Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic (1200m) at Morphettville this afternoon. Shamrocker Shakes Aussie Juveniles Monday, 8 March 2010 Karaka graduate Shamrocker beat her Australian rivals at their own game when she found plenty in the Group 2 VRC Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday. Kiss the Cash Kicks Away Cup Day in Adelaide Monday, 8 March 2010 Kiss the Cash kicked away Adelaide Cup and Magic Millions day in style when she won the Myer Fashions on the Field Trophy (1100m) at Morphettville on Monday. Kiwi Stakes-Winner for Tiger Hill Monday, 8 March 2010 A positively ridden Posavina proved too potent for her opposition in the Group 3 Homebush Partnership Masterton Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Hawke's Bay on Saturday. MM Adelaide Starts Tomorrow Monday, 8 March 2010 The 2010 Adelaide Magic Millions Yearling Sale starts on Tuesday morning at 11 am, so we decided to take a quick trawl through the catalogue and check out some of the nicer yearlings on offer. TJ Smith Stakes Goes International Monday, 8 March 2010 The Australian Jockey Club’s premier 1,200 meter sprint, the Group One TJ Smith Stakes has received major international status, with its winner to be an automatic entry in American Turf racing’s premiere sprint, the US$1 million Breeders Cup Turf Sprint over 1200 metres. Ready to Run Graduate Wins Derby Monday, 8 March 2010 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale graduate Military Move (Volksraad x All Night Party, by Just a Dancer) led a Karaka trifecta on Saturday in the prestigious Group 1 Telecom New Zealand Derby (2400m). Fastnet Surges Monday, 8 March 2010 High class young sire Fastnet Rock moved past his Coolmore owned stablemate High Chaparral (IRE) at the weekend to become the leading Australian second season sire by earnings, winners and stakes-winners. Vodka to Sea the Stars Monday, 8 March 2010 Champion Japanese mare Vodka has been retired following an unplaced effort at Meydan in Dubai last Thursday and will go on to Ireland to be covered by Sea the Stars, who is working through his first book of mares at Gilltown Stud and already has five high profile matrons scanned in foal including an Aussie bred. Unbeaten Al Dhafra Takes Canberra Guineas Sunday, 7 March 2010 Bred on the exact same cross as champion three year-old Haradasun is exciting prospect Al Dhafra, who made it four wins in as many starts when saluting in the $100,000 Canberra Guineas on Sunday. Sainthood Completes Productive Weekend for Lonhro Sunday, 7 March 2010 Even without the expected victory of star colt Denman after the postponement of the Australian Guineas (G1), it proved another successful weekend for Lonhro with two new stakes-winners, Dissolve in the Listed Moomba Plate at Flemington on Saturday and Sainthood in the Listed National Sprint at Canberra on Saturday. Kinshasa No Kiseki Flies the Flag in Japan Sunday, 7 March 2010 Australian-bred sprinter Kinshasa No Kiseki flew the flag proudly over Nakayama racecourse on Saturday claiming the Yukan Fuji Sho Ocean Stakes (G3) and in the process handing a significant pedigree update to his half-sister Feather Duster who has a Redoute's Choice filly catalogued for Easter. Solar Charged Price Slashed for Slipper Sunday, 7 March 2010 Solar Charged’s odds for the Golden Slipper have been slashed to $4,50 at Sportingbet Australia following her devastating win in the Kindergarten Stakes at Warwick Farm. Easter Catalogue Updates Sunday, 7 March 2010 The 2010 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale will be held at Newmarket from April 6-8. Macau Star Upstages HK Rivals Sunday, 7 March 2010 Macau star Viva Pronto upstaged the locals in a brilliant all the way win in Saturday's Group Three HK$2,3 million The Hong Kong Macau Trophy (1400m) at Sha Tin. Le Plunge Leads Champion MM Trifecta Sunday, 7 March 2010 Tobougg (IRE) filly Le Plunge sent her broodmare value soaring as she led home a Magic Millions trifecta result in Saturday's $175,000 Group Three WA Champion Fillies Stakes (1600m) at Ascot. Easter - Everything You Ever Wanted Sunday, 7 March 2010 Fastnet Rock colt Wanted capped an Inglis domination of the Flemington card today when he scored a much deserved win in the Group 1 $1Million Newmarket Handicap. Dane Julia Takes Aim at Coolmore Classic Saturday, 6 March 2010 Prominent owner and breeder Sean Buckley has enjoyed great success with South African-bred daughters of the Nureyev stallion Caesour. More Joyous Display of Courage Saturday, 6 March 2010 Punters that took the $1,22 on offer for More Joyous would have been feeling sick when Hurtle Myrtle headed the star filly inside the final 200 metres of Saturday's Group 2 Surround Stakes at Warwick Farm. Theseo in a Thriller Saturday, 6 March 2010 Grand Sydney galloper Theseo notched up Group One win number four when he held out a pair of stablemates in a thrilling edition of the Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) at Warwick Farm this afternoon. Dreamscape Strikes Top Form Saturday, 6 March 2010 Talented Choisir entire Dreamscape recaptured his best form for the Gai Waterhouse stable when scoring a dashing victory in the Group Three AJC Liverpool City Cup at Warwick Farm on Saturday over 1300 metres. Shaaheq Slipper Bound After Breakthrough Victory Saturday, 6 March 2010 So often the bridesmaid, Shaaheq finally rang up number one in Saturday's Group 3 TBV Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes (1200m) at Flemington. New Stakes-Winner for Lonhro Saturday, 6 March 2010 Lonhro was expected to sire a stakes-winner at Flemington on Saturday with his star colt Denman hot favourite for the Group One VRC Australian Guineas, but with that race washed out by a freak hail storm it was left to lightly raced colt Dissolved to fly the Lonhro flag. Stakes Success for Captain Coltish Saturday, 6 March 2010 Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) added another new stakes-winner to his tally when progressive sprinter Captain Coltish took out the Listed MRC Schweppes Trophy at Flemington on Saturday. Darley Confirm Medaglia D'Oro for Australia Saturday, 6 March 2010 Medaglia d'Oro, whose phenomenal daughter Rachel Alexandra blasted him to prominence in 2009, will travel to Darley in Australia for the 2010 season. Valdemoro Breaks the Ice Friday, 5 March 2010 Group One VRC Oaks runner-up Valdemoro shed maiden status with a resounding five length victory at Sale on Friday. Burnewang North Celebrate Friday, 5 March 2010 With only our second Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale draft, we were thrilled with the endorsement given to the Burnewang North product at the 2010 sale held in March. Punters on the Pulse Friday, 5 March 2010 The Michael Moroney trained King Pulse continues to be backed to cause a first up surprise in the Newmarket shortening to $12 at Sportingbet Australia. Karaka Million Entries Close Monday Friday, 5 March 2010 There are just days to go before entries close for the 2011 Karaka Million Race Series on Monday 8 March and given an Aussie won it this year - Liam Birchley stealing the prize with Sister Havana - it's a reminder you don't want to miss. Dead-Heat with Bullet's Sister Announces Oaks Plans Thursday, 4 March 2010 A crack at the AJC Oaks awaits for Redoute’s Choice filly Mirrasalo after sharing the honours with Sniper’s Bullet’s half-sister General’s Sniper in a dead-heat at Canterbury tonight. Not A Single Doubt's Brother Takes The Next Step Thursday, 4 March 2010 Not A Single Doubt’s younger brother Rogano maintained his unbeaten record when making an impressive return at Canterbury tonight. Kiss From A Rose Enters Autumn Picture Thursday, 4 March 2010 Encosta de Lago filly Kiss From A Rose launched herself into the autumn carnival picture with a stunning win at Canterbury tonight. Best On Breeding Thursday, 4 March 2010 Four starts for four seconds in stakes races including a last start second in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes, Shaaheq deserves a change in fortune in Saturday's Group 3 TBV Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes (1200m) at Flemington. Premier II Ends Sale on a High Thursday, 4 March 2010 The upward trend of the 2010 Melbourne Premier Sale continued throughout the final day, with Session II statistics improving a staggering 50% from 12 months ago. Chance Bye Up to Slipper Standard Thursday, 4 March 2010 If you were impressed by fairytale filly Chance Bye following her dashing all the way win in the Group Two Silver Slipper at Rosehill last Saturday you would be on the money, because she has returned a rating that has her well and truly in the Golden Slipper picture. All Happening on Sire Tracker Thursday, 4 March 2010 The Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker has had another busy week with some high profile horses claimed for stud duty in Manhattan Rain and O’Lonhro, a new addition in Shrapnel and the promise of some more moving and shaking this weekend with a couple of key Group One races at Flemington. The Stage is Set Thursday, 4 March 2010 The news this week that Manhattan Rain is to join his half-brother, champion sire Redoute's Choice, at Arrowfield Stud draws our attention to another wonderful producing mare, who will have multiple sons at stud - Peter and Wendy Moran's Staging. Clear Mountain Fairview Yearling Showcase Thursday, 4 March 2010 Clear Mountain Fairview is showcasing their draft for the 2010 Magic Millions QTIS 600 yearling sale on Sunday March 7 to introduce their outstanding group of yearlings for inspection. NZ Derby Pivotal to Sires Championship Thursday, 4 March 2010 Waikato Stud's Pins already leads the New Zealand Stallion Premiership ('Grosvenor Award'), but victory by star 3YO filly Katie Lee in Saturday's $2,2m Telecom NZ Derby could well see Pins also on top in The Centaine Award and The Dewar Award. Lowland Stakes Key Lead Up to Oaks Thursday, 4 March 2010 The penultimate race in the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series, the Group 3 Homebush Partnership Masterton Lowland Stakes (2100m), has drawn a field of 15 class fillies who have the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) very much on their radars. First Season Sires at Premier Thursday, 4 March 2010 First season sires struggled to make a real impact at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale this year with the exception of Blue Gum Farm based Churchill Downs, who averaged more than six times his 2007 service fee of $12,000 plus GST. Premier Stats Get Them Here Wednesday, 3 March 2010 Get all the statistics for the 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale here – Leading Sires (Encosta de Lago), Buyers (Form Bloodstock, Sth Africa) and Vendors (Grange Thoroughbreds). Inglis Premier Average Up by 30% Wednesday, 3 March 2010 The select first three sessions of the 2010 Melbourne Premier Sale have concluded, with the increases across all market indicators highlighted by the average rising 30%. Third Australasian Winner for Oratorio Wednesday, 3 March 2010 The progeny of Danehill’s three-time Group One winning son Oratorio (Ire) have really begun to hit their straps in recent weeks and the Kenny Rae trained colt Upsala continued that good run at Te Rapa in New Zealand on Wednesday to become his sires third individual winner in Australasia from his first Southern Hemisphere crop. Redoute's Dynasty On The Rise Wednesday, 3 March 2010 Last Saturday, two sons of the Arrowfield, Hunter Valley located Australian champion sire Redoute’s Choice added to the conjecture that he will be as great as his sire, deceased world super shuttler Danehill, as a patriarch of a dynasty in Australia. Can This Filly Win the NZ Derby? Wednesday, 3 March 2010 Just over five months ago, Matamata trainer Mark Walker told David Paykel that his three-year-old filly Zarzuela (NZ) (Zabeel x Star Satire by Volksraad) was something special. Premier Stats Get Them Here Tuesday, 2 March 2010 Get all the 2010 Inglis Premier Sale statistics here – Leading Sires (Encosta de Lago), Buyers (Rogerson Bloodstock) and Vendors (Burnewang North). Redoute's Choice Stars on Premier Day Two Tuesday, 2 March 2010 Led by an improved clearance rate, the 2010 Melbourne Premier Sale continued to evolve at a rapid rate, with two $400,000 Redoute’s Choice yearlings highlighting another strong session of trading on Tuesday. MM Adelaide Classic Acceptances Close Wednesday Tuesday, 2 March 2010 Trainers and owners are reminded that final acceptances for Monday's $200,000 Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic (1200m) close tomorrow morning. MM National Entries Closing Tuesday, 2 March 2010 Entries close on Friday for the Southern Hemisphere's premier breeding stock sale - the Magic Millions National Sale. Absolutely More Joy Tuesday, 2 March 2010 The team at John Singleton’s Strawberry Hill Stud had reason to be pleased on Tuesday when royally bred three year-old Zabeel filly Absolute Joy cast off maiden status with a powerful win at Kyneton as a well backed favourite. Dragons Firing Tuesday, 2 March 2010 STEEL DRAGON, a first crop gelding by the Lyndhurst Stud, Warwick Danehill sire Hidden Dragon suggested again last Thursday that he is the North Queensland king of the kids when he romped to a dominant win at Townsville. Geelong Win Thrills Scone Family Tuesday, 2 March 2010 SCONE Race Club secretary Helen Sinclair got a big thrill out of a winner over a 1000 kms away on Saturday and the reason for her joy was the fact that the winner, the 5-year-old Catbird gelding Monkeys was bred and is owned and trained by her daughter Elizabeth Grocott, a horsewoman who grew up in Scone and who was for a time foreman in Sydney for Bart Cummings. Coolmore Australia Enjoys Gun Run In February Tuesday, 2 March 2010 The final month of the Summer saw Coolmore Australia enjoy an outstanding run of success with the progeny of its stallions. Entries Closing: NZB National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale Tuesday, 2 March 2010 Entries for New Zealand Bloodstock's 2010 National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale close tomorrow, Wednesday 3 March, at 5pm. Market Strong at Melbourne Premier Opener Monday, 1 March 2010 The 2010 Melbourne Premier Sale commenced strongly today, with the opening day’s trade up $2million on the corresponding session from 12 months ago. Super Seven for NZB in Hong Kong Monday, 1 March 2010 Yesterday's Group 1 Citibank Hong Kong Gold Cup night in Hong Kong saw an impressive seven races going the way of New Zealand Bloodstock graduates. Burnewang North's Stratum filly sets early Premier pace Monday, 1 March 2010 A filly by Stratum offered by Victorian Farm Burnewang North leads the way in the early stages of day one of the Premier Yearling Sale in Melbourne. Manhattan Rain retired to stand alongside Redoute's Choice Monday, 1 March 2010 Arrowfield Stud have announced that Group One winning three year-old colt Manhattan Rain has been retired immediately and will stand alongside his illustrious half-brother Redoute’s Choice at the famous Scone farm. Karaka Million Leaves Mark at Matamata Monday, 1 March 2010 The dominance of Karaka Million race graduates was taken to another level at Matamata on Saturday with both their feature juvenile events quinellaed by 2010 Karaka Million competitors. Mufhasa Back to Best Monday, 1 March 2010 Mufhasa returned to his magnificent best yesterday at Otaki to take New Zealand Bloodstock's Group 1 2009/10 tally to 18 in the Group 1 Fully Fledged at Fairdale WFA Classic (1600m). Premier Starts Today Monday, 1 March 2010 The 2010 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale starts in Melbourne today and fittingly the $250,000 Inglis Premier Race at Caulfield on Saturday was won by the biggest buyer at the sale last year – read on to refresh your memory as to what happened at this sale last year in terms of stats. O'What a Stallion! Monday, 1 March 2010 Larneuk Stud is proud to announce an exciting addition to the Victorian stallion ranks for 2010 – the very first stakes winning son of Lonhro to retire to stud – the classy and handsome O’Lonhro. Pinjara Cup Win Adorable Monday, 1 March 2010 Bonnymare Simply Adorable sent her value soaring when she downed Almohad in an all Magic Millions finish to the listed Pinjarra Cup (2300m) on Sunday. Young SA Sires on Fire Monday, 1 March 2010 Exciting young South Australian based sires Barely a Moment and Mugharreb have hit form on the eve of their home based sale with their progeny starring on tracks back at home and abroad. Nine Out of Ten Makes a Stable Investment Tuesday, 31 March 2009 Inglis graduates continue to lead the way in feature juvenile races and with the Golden Slipper on Saturday and Easter Sale beginning Sunday, it's timely to remind buyers of the recent dominance of Inglis two-year-olds. Miss Independent Back to Form for Triple Crown Tuesday, 31 March 2009 March 31 - The Chris Waller trained Choisir filly Miss Independent made light of the wet conditions at Warwick Farm on Tuesday when she resumed from a spell to score a strong win in the restricted fillies event over 1200 metres. Arrowfield Bolsters Bloodstock Division Tuesday, 31 March 2009 Arrowfield Group has strengthened its bloodstock team by making three new appointments. The Punt That Can Pay Off Tuesday, 31 March 2009 Fourth season sires are the bane of any stud master. Encouraging Debut for MM QTIS 600 Tuesday, 31 March 2009 The inaugural Magic Millions QTIS 600 Yearling Sale has come to a close on the Gold Coast with over $6 million changing hands over the last two days on 333 yearlings at an ever increasing average price of $18,424. Yarradale Stud Test Waters With Sale Monday, 30 March 2009 With the economic uncertainty at present, WA breeder and racehorse owner Ron Sayers of Yarradale Stud decided to ‘test the water’ last weekend, conducting the inaugural Yarradale Stud Yearling Sale on his families Gidgegannup property on the outskirts of Perth. Easter Parades Start at Newmarket Monday, 30 March 2009 Yearlings have arrived and parades have begun ahead of the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, which begins from 1pm this Sunday, April 5. Singapore Stakes-winner for Danewin Monday, 30 March 2009 Outstanding sire Danewin is having a great season on the home front with triple Group One winner Theseo and added a new stakes-winner to his tally when former Tim Martin trained gelding Any Humour took out the Chairman’s Trophy Sng Gr 3 at Kranji on Sunday. NZB Opens New Singapore Office Monday, 30 March 2009 New Zealand Bloodstock has announced the opening of a new office in Asia - New Zealand Bloodstock Asia - to be headed up by respected New Zealand Bloodstock representative, Michael Kneebone. Kiwis in Contention for Carnival Riches Monday, 30 March 2009 With the big prizes of the Sydney Autumn Carnival on the horizon, Karaka graduates Divine Rebel, Sousa, Marquardt, and Ahdashim all put their hands up at Rosehill on Saturday for the higher honours to come. Stellar Season Continues for Thorn Park Monday, 30 March 2009 Following on from listed Australian success by Pricked (NZ) in the SAJC Nitschke Stakes at Cheltenham, and the NZ stakes-winners Te Akau Rose (NZ), Hollows (NZ) and Glamorous Girl (NZ), the stellar season being enjoyed by Windsor Park Stud’s exciting young sire Thorn Park continued at Rosehill on Saturday, courtesy of the win by Centennial Park (NZ) in the listed Veolia Environmental Services Darby Munro Stakes (1200m). Karaka Million Winner Claims Group One Monday, 30 March 2009 Australian bred Lucky Owners two year-old The Heckler franked his Karaka Million form in becoming New Zealand Bloodstock's fourteenth Group 1 winner for the season when running his rivals ragged in the Group 1 Ford Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes. Volksraad on Top in NZ Monday, 30 March 2009 Champion Sire Volksraad has now forged to what could be an unbeatable lead on the New Zealand Sires Premiership, with stakes earnings for the season of nearly $1,8 million putting him clear of Scenic (IRE) and Encosta de Lago. Samantha Miss to Sell at MM National Monday, 30 March 2009 Champion Redoute's Choice filly Samantha Miss is set to join a star studded cast for the 2009 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast in June with Magic Millions boss David Chester confirming the superstar has been entered for their flagship breeding stock sale. First Aussie Stakes-Winner for Don Eduardo Monday, 30 March 2009 The talented Don Eduardo mare Divine Rebel (NZ) became the first stakes winner in Australia for her sire on Saturday following her tenacious half-head victory in the Listed Epona Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill. New Stakes Winner for Famous Family Monday, 30 March 2009 The Procrastinate branch of the Rainbeam family has been one of the most commercial at Australian sales in recent years and added a new stakes-winner to the page on Saturday when talented three year-old Centennial Park took out the Listed STC Darby Munro Stakes providing a pedigree update for three youngsters from the clan to be offered at the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Lion Heart Colt Tops MM QTIS Day One Monday, 30 March 2009 Queensland buyers flocked to the Gold Coast today for the first day of the inaugural Magic Millions QTIS 600 Yearling Sale where a son of young Coolmore based sire Lion Heart (USA) topped the days proceedings. Duke of Marmalade and Henrythenavigator Confirmed for Australia Monday, 30 March 2009 Two of the world’s most gifted racehorses are retiring to Australia this spring with Coolmore Australia today announcing that Duke of Marmalade (IRE) and Henrythenavigator (USA) will be joining its 2009 stallion roster. Kiwi Vendors Provide Inglis Easter Group One Quinella Sunday, 29 March 2009 Metal Bender and Sousa became the latest Easter graduates to quinella a Group 1 race in today's Rosehill Guineas, in the process once again underlining how Easter brings together the very best yearlings the Southern Hemisphere has to offer. Phenomenons on Track for WA Derby Sunday, 29 March 2009 The Shane Edwards trained three year-old Phenomenons enhanced his claim on the upcoming Group One WATC Derby when he turned in another fine staying performance to win the Listed WATC Melvista Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Sniplaz Wins $100,000 MM Plate Sunday, 29 March 2009 Liam Birchley's run of success in Magic Millions feature races continued at the Gold Coast on Saturday when promising youngster Sniplaz romped home in the $100,000 Magic Millions 2YO Plate (1200m). Gladiatorus Glorious in Dubai Duty Free Sunday, 29 March 2009 Fans that sat up to the wee small hours of the morning to watch Tuesday Joy and Niconero contest the US$5 million Dubai Duty Free at Nad al Sheba racetrack may have been disappointed in the result but witnessed a stunning performance from a colt that has Australian connections. Metal Bender Stays on Course for Triple Crown Sunday, 29 March 2009 Ultra-game 3yo Metal Bender turned in a typically courageous performance to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in Saturday’s $500,000 Group I Dubai Rosehill Guineas (2000m). Group One Winner for Lucky Owners Saturday, 28 March 2009 Australian bred Lucky Owners two year-old The Heckler carried off New Zealand’s rich Karaka Million race back in January and added to that success when capturing the Group One Awapuni Ford Sires’ Produce Stakes in New Zealand on Saturday. Solo Flying High Saturday, 28 March 2009 A rejuvenated Solo Flyer continued on his merry winning way at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday with a flawless performance in the $150,000 Group 2 Hyland Colours Ajax Stakes (1500m). New Group Two Winner for Danehill Dancer Saturday, 28 March 2009 Top class shuttle sire Danehill Dancer (IRE) added a new Group Two winner to his tally when exciting filly Indian Ocean overcame a wide draw to score a narrow victory in the Group Two STC Magic Night Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday. Gamble Me Back to Best Saturday, 28 March 2009 The famous red and black Gooree colours were carried to victory at Rosehill on Saturday by smart mare Gamble Me who resumed from a spell with a brilliant first up win in the Group Three STC Birthday Card Quality. Tickets Slipper Bound Saturday, 28 March 2009 Striking colt Tickets booked a spot in the field for next Saturday’s $3. Another Record for Rocket Man Saturday, 28 March 2009 Viscount three year-old Rocket Man extended his unbeaten run to six and confirmed his status as the best horse in Singapore with a sensational win in Friday night's S$200,000 Group Three Kranji Sprint (1200m). Four Straight for First Command Saturday, 28 March 2009 Exciting Commands gelding First Command was scratched from a stakes race at Rosehill on Saturday in preference of an open three year-old event at Moonee Valley on Friday night, with the easier option providing another impressive win for a young horse building an enviable record. Choisir Filly Scores at Valley Friday, 27 March 2009 Narrowly beaten on debut at Bendigo, Choisir filly Rovigo made amends for that defeat at her second start when she turned in a stylish performance to win at Moonee Valley on Friday night. Slipper More Open Than We Think Friday, 27 March 2009 Top class Tale of the Cat (USA) colt Real Saga maintained his high rating with a dominant win in the Group Two STC Todman Stakes retaining his second place on the Racenet Ratings Juvenile Top 20. Arapaho Miss to Sell at Inglis Sale Friday, 27 March 2009 Danehill Dancer's Group 1 VRC Oaks winner Arapaho Miss heads an impressive list of early supplementary entries for next month's Inglis Australian Easter Broodmare Sale, which already boasts over 60 stakes winners. Highview Stud Sale This Sunday Friday, 27 March 2009 Highview Stud's Brent and Lou Gillovicinvite all prospective buyers to their property at 1544 Kakaramea Road in Hamilton this Sunday for their Deplenishing Sale. I Want to Buy.... Friday, 27 March 2009 This is a part of our ongoing series of articles leading up to the 2009 sales and the focus this week is on the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale (April 5, 6 & 7), where we will attempt to highlight five yearlings that fit the profile of a potential blue hen in being fillies from THE families. Sire Tracker Updated Friday, 27 March 2009 On a comparatively quiet weekend for Sire Prospect Tracker action most interest will rest with two year-old colts Common Interest and Tickets both vying for a start in the Golden Slipper and set to contest the Group Two STC Pago Pago Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday. MM Race Series Noms Close Today for Perth Graduates Friday, 27 March 2009 Trainers and owners looking to quality their Magic Millions yearlings for the rich $5,975 million race series from February's BMW Perth Yearling Sale are reminded nominations must be lodged today. Golden Slipper Contenders Trial at Randwick Friday, 27 March 2009 Golden Slipper contenders Reward for Effort, Rostova and Rock the Moment went around in an 800 metre barrier trial at Randwick on Friday morning and finished in that order with TVN’s Richard Haynes on hand to report. Another Golden Girl Enjoying Retirement Friday, 27 March 2009 The story of 30 year-old broodmare Circus Ring (IRE) and her idyllic retirement at Coolmore Stud has sparked another story of an outstanding matron now enjoying the quiet life with Dennis Roberts of Hunter Valley based broodmare farm Trevannah sending us a picture of his top producer On the Rise (NZ). Vinery to Replace Arrowfield Friday, 27 March 2009 As progeny of Vinery Stud stallions have swept all before them during the Golden Slipper Festival, the famed nursery has agreed to carnival sponsorship terms with the Sydney Turf Club. Inglis Series $100,000 Bonus Moonee Valley, Friday Week Thursday, 26 March 2009 Nominations for the next race in the $2,5million Inglis Race Series, The Inglis Series 1200 at Moonee Valley next Friday, April 3, close Noon Monday, March 30. Encosta Filly Wins for Teeley Assets Thursday, 26 March 2009 The yellow and red colours colours made famous by Redoute’s Choice were carried to victory at Ballarat on Thursday by promising Encosta de Lago two year-old filly Sweet Lorraine, whose full brother is entered for the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. TVN Easter Preview Tonight Thursday, 26 March 2009 TVN's comprehensive preview of the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, hosted by Caroline Searcy and featuring many of the highlight lots, will be screened from 8pm this evening, Thursday March 26. Gai Asked to Wave Her Magic Wand Thursday, 26 March 2009 Multiple stakes winner Murtajill, who finished last in the Group Two STC Canterbury Stakes at Rosehill last Saturday, has joined the Gai Waterhouse stable. Siblings to Superstars Thursday, 26 March 2009 Let’s be honest now, siblings to Group One winners are a dime a dozen at the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, but siblings to out and out superstars are well worth a look - can you match these yearling photos to their legendary half-brothers and sisters. Sportingbet Australia Markets for Inglis Easter Betting Thursday, 26 March 2009 Sportingbet Australia will be betting on the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale (April 5, 6 & 7) offering a range of bets for punters on the clearance rate, number of million dollar lots, overall sales average and the top price for this year. Think Big at Easter Thursday, 26 March 2009 Dato’ Tan Chin Nam’s Think Big Stud is poised to make a splash at the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale with half a dozen quality youngsters including half-relations to a pair of brilliant Group One winners. Best On Breeding Wednesday, 25 March 2009 Just ten days to go before the running of the $3,500,000 Golden Slipper Stakes and another two spots come up for grabs on Saturday in the Group 2 Darley (Pago Pago) Stakes for colts and gelding and Group 2 Parramatta League Club (Magic Night) Stakes for fillies. Silently to Target Black Type Wednesday, 25 March 2009 Lightly raced Anabaa (USA) filly Silently improved on two recent second placings to score a dominant win in the Ratings 75 event for three year-old fillies at Warwick Farm on Wednesday, providing an update for her half-sister that will be offered at the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Absent Friends Returns to Best Wednesday, 25 March 2009 Promising Dehere (USA) gelding Absent Friends produced his A game to win at Warwick Farm on Wednesday, taking out the restricted event over 1600 metres by two lengths. Incentives for Buyers at Highview Sale Wednesday, 25 March 2009 With the Highview Stud Deplenishing Sale just days away, stud principal Brent Gillovic has announced added incentives for buyers attending this Sunday's Sale. Oaks Plans for Jessicabeel Wednesday, 25 March 2009 Lightly raced Zabeel filly Jessicabeel made it two wins from four starts when she scored a determined victory at Warwick Farm on Wednesday over 1600 metres in the Ratings 75 event for fillies. $3,000 Purchase Wins NZ Group Two Wednesday, 25 March 2009 The bargain $3,000 Karaka Weanling Sale graduate, My Astron, took his New Zealand earnings to $242,225 in dispatching six-time Group 1 winner Sir Slick in the Group 2 BOP RC Japan - New Zealand International Trophy (1600m) last Saturday. World’s Greatest Incentive Sale - MM QTIS 600 Highlights Tuesday, 24 March 2009 The MM QTIS 600 Yearling Sale is on this weekend starting on Sunday March 29 and running through to the Monday with 468 lots by a wide range of sires, but with an emphasis on the homegrown Queensland product - think Heart of Dreams - so to see some of the potential top lots read on. Not to Miss at MM QTIS Tuesday, 24 March 2009 Fresh from Magic Millions sale success, the Twine family are proud to present two outstanding yearlings under the draft of Robyn Wise at the upcoming QTIS 600 sale at the Gold Coast on March 29 & 30. Eskimo Queen to Sell at MM National Tuesday, 24 March 2009 Multiple Group One winning mare Eskimo Queen will go under the hammer at June's Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale after being retired today. Great Southern Sale Entries Closing Tuesday, 24 March 2009 Entries for the 2009 Inglis Great Southern Sale, comprising both weanling and bloodstock sections, close this Friday, March 27. Waikato Stud Announce Fees Tuesday, 24 March 2009 Waikato Stud continues to ride a wave of Australasian success and their announcement of service fees for 2009 further emphasises the outstanding value for money options on the stallion roster. A Standout Among Stars Tuesday, 24 March 2009 March 24 - The Denise’s Joy family can lay claim to being the best female family in Australia in recent years with a string of Group One winners including champion mare Tuesday Joy and Golden Slipper favourite More Joyous – and there is but one filly in the the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale that has the famous matriarch on her page, so to see who she is read on. Dreams Come True Tuesday, 24 March 2009 THEY are not related, but former leading jockey of the1930s, Ted Bartle, a rider on many occasions of the High Caste, a winner of 35 races revered as the ‘Strawberry Bull’ because of the distinct grey fleck through his bay coat, would have been pleased no doubt to have been offered the sit on a performer as good as Saturday’s Phar Lap Stakes winner Heart of Dreams. First Winner for Masterofceremonies Tuesday, 24 March 2009 ONE of the most brilliant performances in Australia last week was that turned in at Ipswich in Queensland on Friday by the juvenile filly Before the Storm. Keeper's Brother to Woodwinds Farm Tuesday, 24 March 2009 RESULTS in March racing in Australia and New Zealand have been very pleasing for the Bates family at the picturesquely located Woodwinds Farm stud, in the Numinbah valley, a short drive away from the Gold Coast on the seaboard side of the mountains. Celebrity Mums Tuesday, 24 March 2009 The 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale is just weeks away and features a galaxy of stars - following are some yearling photos of youngsters from what we can only describe as ‘Celebrity Mums’- can you match the yearling to its famous mother. Saving the Best for Last Tuesday, 24 March 2009 Europe’s number one sire Galileo was straight into the winning groove for 2009 with a transatlantic Group Three double at the weekend and international buyers should take note his last and best offering of Aussie bred yearlings will go under the hammer at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale starting on April 5, his draft highlighted by the very first foal of triple Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva. Quality Entries for $100,000 MM Plate Tuesday, 24 March 2009 Saturday's $100,000 Magic Millions Plate (1200m) at the Gold Coast is shaping as a cracking contest if the entries received today are an indication. Former Kiwis Combine for Stakes Success Tuesday, 24 March 2009 When smart Volksraad (GB) racemare Gin Dartre convincingly won the Valachi Downs South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes at Riccarton on Saturday she provided her Kiwi-born, Sydney-based owner/breeder, Darryl Courtney-O’Connor with his first taste of success at stakes race level. Easter Highlights for Yarraman Park Monday, 23 March 2009 The Mitchell family run Yarraman Park is a name synonymous with quality at the top end yearling sales and with a crackerjack draft for the upcoming 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale there is much to look forward to despite the prospect of a buyers market. All Silent Family on Show at Easter Monday, 23 March 2009 All Silent attained millionaire status on Saturday when powering home to win the Group Two STC Canterbury Stakes at Rosehill, his half-brother by Encosta de Lago sure to be a star attraction for Reavill Farm when offered at the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale – to see him read on. A Magic Double Monday, 23 March 2009 Magic Albert is one of the very few proven affordable sires in the Hunter Valley that is completely free of Northern Dancer, Mr Prospector and Star Kingdom (IRE) - he's the outcross that works with 42 winners this season of more than $1,5 million in prizemoney led by Group winers Something Anything and Marchinski. A Golden Double Monday, 23 March 2009 Another great day for up-and-coming young stallion Golden Snake (USA) on Saturday – two runners, two winners. Redoute’s Choice Back on Top Monday, 23 March 2009 In a see-sawing battle for supremacy on the Australian General Sires List, Arrowfield Stud’s heavyweight Redoute’s Choice has taken a slim margin on earnings over archrivals Encosta de Lago and Scenic (IRE) following a stellar weekend on which he sired three stakes-winners and a Group One quinella. Back to Back HK Derby Wins for Peintre Celebre Monday, 23 March 2009 Arc winner Peintre Celebre made it back-to-back wins in the rich Hong Kong Derby HK Gr 1 with the John Moore trained Irish gelding Collection following in the footsteps of last year’s winner Helene Mascot. Bargain Defies Bluebloods Monday, 23 March 2009 The griffin race at Sha Tin on Sunday produced an interesting result with the bargain basement Aussie bred Catcher in the Rye (IRE) gelding Malayan Bright holding out a couple of high profile colts by Redoute’s Choice. Aussie Bred Wins Premier Plate Monday, 23 March 2009 The prestigious Hong Kong Derby HK Gr 1 at Sha Tin on Sunday was captured by an in-from Aussie jockey in Darren Beadman aboard the John Moore trained Irish bred Peintre Celebre four year-old Collection (IRE), but an Australian bred galloper did manage to taste success in the other feature race on the program with Jamesina taking out the Premier Plate HK Gr 3 over 1800 metres. Allez Wonder In Nolan Classic Shock Sunday, 22 March 2009 With arguably Australia’s best maiden, Glowlamp, in the field, few were surprised when a maiden captured Sunday’s $150,000 Listed Illawarra Mercury Keith Nolan Classic (1600m), but it was not Glowlamp who lifted the prize, rather it was the Bart Cummings trained outsider Allez Wonder. Typhoon Strikes in Coolmore Classic Sunday, 22 March 2009 In the 14 years Coolmore Stud has sponsored what is now known as the Coolmore Classic, only one winner, the 2003 heroine Bollinger (Dehere), was sired by a Coolmore stallion. Theseo Claims Third Group 1 of the Season Saturday, 21 March 2009 Big hearted gelding Theseo has earned a place in the heart of trainer Gai Waterhouse following another typically courageous display in Saturday’s $400,000 Group I Ranvet Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill. Another Dream Victory for Mick Price Saturday, 21 March 2009 Melbourne visitor Heart of Dreams proved his last start victory in the Group I Cadbury Guineas was no fluke with a determined victory over the luckless Whobegotyou in Saturday’s $150,000 Group 2 McGrath Foundation Phar Lap Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens. More Joy for More Than Ready Saturday, 21 March 2009 Vinery Stud’s outstanding stallion More Than Ready (USA) remains on track for back to back winners of the Magic Millions and Golden Slipper following the breathtaking victory of rising star More Joyous in Saturday’s $300,000 Group 2 Perfect Vision Ilasik (Riesling) Stakes (1200m). First Group One Winner for Bel Esprit Saturday, 21 March 2009 Brilliant mare Bel Mer made it a magical Group One double for trainer Mick Price and jockey Craig Newitt when she won the $300,300 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on Saturday. Real Saga Rockets into Slipper Saturday, 21 March 2009 Exciting Tale of the Cat (USA) colt Real Saga could not have been more impressive in posting a scintillating last to first win in the Group Two STC Todman Stakes over 1200 metres at Rosehill on Saturday and will be cherry ripe for the Group One STC Golden Slipper Stakes in two weeks time. Millionaire Status for All Silent Saturday, 21 March 2009 Progressive Belong to Me (USA) five year-old All Silent indicated he would be in for a big autumn carnival when he motored home to win the Group Two STC Canterbury Stakes over 1300 metres at Rosehill on Saturday from top class mare Forensics. Redoute's Choice Group One Quinella Saturday, 21 March 2009 Redoute's Choice filly Gallica doubled her group one tally and showed she was one of the horses to beat in the upcoming AJC Oaks when she thumped her rivals in today's Group One Australasian Oaks (2005m) at Morphettville from another Redoute's Choice filly in Estee. Dr Doute's Bounces Back Saturday, 21 March 2009 Leading Flemington trainer Mark Kavanagh notched up an interstate double when proven stakes winning colt Dr Doute's thumped his rivals in the listed City of Adelaide Stakes (1600m) at Morphettville today. Best On Breeding Friday, 20 March 2009 The number of foals left by More Than Ready (USA) in his first three seasons at stud reflected breeders’ suspicions of American dirt performers in this part of the world. Mimi Le Brock to Sell at MM National Friday, 20 March 2009 Mimi Lebrock, one of the country's top racemares, will go under the hammer at June's Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale at the Gold Coast. Two Year Old Triple Crown Points Challenge Friday, 20 March 2009 Sportingbet Australia is offering betting on a points challenge over the rich Sydney Two Year Old Triple Crown and you can follow all the action each week on TVN's new program Road to the Triple Crown hosted by Richard Haynes, which goes to air on Thursday nights and then is repeated Friday evening and Saturday morning. Orange Grove to Cheer Lucky Quality in Golden Shaheen Friday, 20 March 2009 While most Australian interest in the Dubai World Cup meeting next weekend will centre on the John Singleton owned mare Tuesday Joy, there is another Aussie bred engaged to run in the Group One Golden Shaheen Sprint and the Hong Kong trained four year-old Lucky Quality is not without a chance. MM Race Series Noms Closing for Perth Graduates Friday, 20 March 2009 Trainers and owners looking to quality their Magic Millions yearlings for the rich $5. Racenet Ratings Juvenile Top 20 Updated Friday, 20 March 2009 The top three slots on our Racenet Ratings Juvenile Top 20 - Reward for Effort, Real Saga and Melito - remain unchanged, but last Saturday’s exciting winners Manhattan Rain and Headway both charged up the list into fifth and sixth position respectively. From Foal Gallery to Easter Yearling Sale Friday, 20 March 2009 The Breednet Foal Gallery of 2007 featured some stunning babies from many of our leading farms and some of them are about to take another turn in the limelight when they come to Sydney for the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. I Want to Buy.... Friday, 20 March 2009 This is a part of our ongoing series of articles leading up to the 2009 sales and the focus this week is on the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale (April 5, 6 & 7), where we will attempt to highlight five yearlings that ON PAPER at least, fit the profile of a blue-blooded sire prospect in the mould of a Manhattan Rain, Northern Meteor or Time Thief. Alan Brown Appointed Chairman of Pattern Committee Friday, 20 March 2009 The Australian Racing Board has appointed Mr Alan Brown as Chairman of the Australian Pattern Committee. Manhattan Rain Stars on Sire Tracker Friday, 20 March 2009 There was plenty of action on the Breednet Sire Tracker during the past week with a valuable Group Three victory for a boom two year-old colt, the arrival of a new two year-old colt on the scene and the re-instatement of a sire prospect that slipped off the radar. Winning Double for Blue Sky Juveniles Friday, 20 March 2009 Helpmann (Choisir ex Ozdanz (Citidancer)) triumphed at Bendigo on Thursday for Blue Sky Thoroughbreds and David Hayes, following on from the stakes success of 2yo Blue Sky colt Common Interest at Flemington last Saturday. Sirecam Easter Videos Now Online Thursday, 19 March 2009 Sirecam videos of yearlings have begun being uploaded for next month's Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Choisir Juvenile Quinella Thursday, 19 March 2009 Former champion sprinter Choisir has been enjoying his best ever season and added a couple of new promising horses to his tally when two year-old gelding Helpmann nosed out two year-old filly Rovigo to win at Bendigo on Thursday with seven lengths back to the third horse. Highview Offers Young Mares by Hot Stallions Thursday, 19 March 2009 Highview Stud's Deplenishing Sale on 29 March will see the auction of thirty broodmares by Australasia's leading sires, with young mares by More Than Ready, General Nediym, Zabeel, and Montjeu already attracting considerable interest. Dam of Sound Journey to be Offered for Sale Thursday, 19 March 2009 Samantha Miss was undoubtedly one of the stars of 2008 and an opportunity presents itself at the upcoming Inglis Easter Broodmare Sale to secure one of her relations. Celebrity Mums Thursday, 19 March 2009 The 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale is just weeks away and features a galaxy of stars - following are some yearling photos of youngsters from what we can only describe as ‘Celebrity Mums’- can you match the yearling to its famous mother. The Manhattan Rain Family at Easter Thursday, 19 March 2009 When Manhattan Rain burst into Golden Slipper contention by winning the Group Three AJC Skyline Stakes at Randwick last Saturday he added a new chapter to what is arguably the best thoroughbred family in Australia and one person that has become intimately acquainted with it is champion trainer Gai Waterhouse. Rejuvinated Solo Flyer Claims Newcastle Newmarket Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Under a copybook ride by Corey Brown, the Anthony Cummings-trained Solo Flyer may have booked a spot in the $2 million Group 1 AJC Emirates Doncaster Mile at Randwick on April 18 following a fighting victory in Wednesday’s $140,000 Group 3 Showcase Jewellers Newmarket Handicap (1400m) at Broadmeadow. Wednesday Winners for Yarraman Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Wednesday proved a fruitful day for horses consigned for sale by Yarraman Park with wins for Egyptian Lova (Sandown), Purrpurrlena (Newcastle) and Champagne Sisters (Balaklava). John Messara's Note to Nervous Breeders Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Arrowfield boss John Messara offers the following advice to breeders heading into Australia's biggest bloodstock event, the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Winning Season for Waikato Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Waikato Stud has continued its enviable and ongoing record of Gr 1 success this term and moved within touching distance of equalling its best-ever season when Metal Bender (Danasinga-Jacqwin) becamethe fourth individualtop-flight winner for the Matamata stud. A Couple of Encosta Star Colts Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Those attending last Friday’s Inglis Autumn Carnival Launch at the Crystal Palace at Luna Park or who watched the replayed interview with Coolmore boss Michael Kirwan on last night’s Thoroughbreds program on TVN might be curious as to the two Encosta de Lago colts he highlighted from the Coolmore draft and we’d like to show them to you. See the Sisters Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Their half-sisters won stakes races at Randwick last Saturday providing instant pedigree updates for these two lovely fillies to be offered at the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale by Kulani Park and Yarraman Park. Catalogues Out for Inglis Autumn Yearling Sale Tuesday, 17 March 2009 Catalogues for the 2009 Autumn Yearling Sale , to be held over two sessions at Oaklands from April 26 and 27, are now out and online. Sirecam Footage for MM QTIS 600 Online Tuesday, 17 March 2009 Sirecam footage for a large number of yearlings to go under the hammer at this month's Magic Millions QTIS 600 Yearling Sale at the Gold Coast is now online. Golden Run for Snake Tuesday, 17 March 2009 Unlucky for some is Friday the 13th but not for emerging stallion Golden Snake (USA) whose son Super Gold on that day proved himself to be one of Singapore’s most exciting up-and-comers. Sequalo Success Spreads Far and Wide Tuesday, 17 March 2009 ONE of Queensland’s best sires of this time, the Lyndhurst Stud,Warwick based former crack Melbourne sprinter Sequalo, has gained his second interstate stakes success in six weeks, again underlining the ability of the State to produce top level performers. Rudd Stimulus – Any tax breaks for Racing? Tuesday, 17 March 2009 A leading authority on tax and the bloodstock industry, Paul Carrazzo offers his thoughts on the K-Rudd handouts - One of the welcome initiatives to come out of the recently announced Federal Government stimulus package is the bonus tax deductions, at a rate of either 10% or 30%, available to businesses investing in depreciable assets. Karaka Yearlings Get New HK Owners Tuesday, 17 March 2009 Ten graduates of the Karaka Premier Sale formed part of the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Subscription Griffin Scheme which was allocated on Saturday evening. Stars of Tomorrow – Who Are They? Tuesday, 17 March 2009 The Australasian sales season is in full swing and our Stars of Tomorrow series focusing on yearling photos of successful racehorses will this week feature four stakes-winners from Saturday. The Manhattan Cross Tuesday, 17 March 2009 March 17 - Boom two year-old colt Manhattan Rain is the talk of racing after earning a Golden Slipper start with his all the way win in the Group Three AJC Skyline Stakes last Saturday and for those considering buying at the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale it’s worth noting there is only one yearling in the catalogue bred on the exact same cross and it’s a cross that has also produced a dual Group One winner. US Group Three Winner for Lion Heart Tuesday, 17 March 2009 Promising Lion Heart (USA) filly Heart Ashley ran her rivals off their legs when she led from wire to wire to take the Group Three Aqueduct Cicada Stakes in dominant fashion at the weekend. Hunter Syndicated Filly Wins With Ease Tuesday, 17 March 2009 An excited group of owners were on hand for the first race at the Aberdeen Cup meeting at Muswellbrook last Friday to cheer home their 3 year old filly Darneasy. Eavesdropper to Emirates Monday, 16 March 2009 Emirates Park (NSW) will now be standing two new stallions in season 2009. Unbeaten Hussonet Colt Makes it Three Straight Monday, 16 March 2009 The Clairwood meeting in South Africa on Sunday produced a couple of Australian bred winners including unbeaten Hussonet (USA) colt Lord London, a product of Tony Santic’s Makybe operation, which has been churning out winners at an impressive rate. Hat-Trick for Dream Team Monday, 16 March 2009 Four year-old Red Ransom (USA) gelding Dream Team maintained his impressive strike rate when he scored a commanding two and a half length win in the Class Two event over 1400 metres at Sha Tin on Sunday, but despite being declared a starter in this weekend’s Group One Hong Kong Derby will be giving that race a miss. Another Smart Winner for Southern Cross Monday, 16 March 2009 March 16 - Catbird three year-old Big Red Cat created plenty of interest at Kembla on Saturday as the only ride on the program for Shane Dye and provided the four-time Golden Slipper winning jockey with a good win. Jungle Rocket Takes Oaks Monday, 16 March 2009 The lightly-tried Jungle Rocket (NZ) exceeded the expectations of her connections with a bold win in the Group One  New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance New Zealand Oaks (3YO, 2400m) at Trentham on Saturday. Daffodil Crowned Filly of the Year Monday, 16 March 2009 After the running of the Group 1 New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Oaks at Trentham on Saturday Waikato Stud bred, raised and owned Daffodil joins a long list of super fillies to claim the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series. Encosta Leapfrogs Redoute’s Monday, 16 March 2009 Following a weekend on which he produced four individual Group winners in Manhattan Rain, Largo Lad, Fifth Avenue Lady and Newport, Coolmore’s reigning champion sire Encosta de Lago has now leapfrogged archrival Redoute’s Choice and is running second to Scenic (IRE) on the Australian General Sire List, so read on to see what firepower the big three have leading into autumn. Illuminates for Sale Sunday, 15 March 2009 Illuminates, a brilliant winner of the listed Aspiration Quality at Randwick on Saturday is set to go under the hammer at June's Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. Derby Plans for Phenomenons Sunday, 15 March 2009 The Shane Edwards trained three year-old Giant’s Causeway (USA) colt Phenomenons posted his first stakes success at Ascot in Perth on Saturday when taking out the Listed WATC JC Roberts Stakes over 1800 metres and is on track for a start in the Group One WATC Derby. MM Juveniles Best in West Sunday, 15 March 2009 Magic Millions graduates Wolfe Dreams and For Your Eyes Only proved they were the two horses to beat in the upcoming $500,000 Karrakatta Plate with dominant on speed victories in feature juvenile races at Ascot on Saturday. Clean Sweep for Friesan Fire Sunday, 15 March 2009 Kentucky Derby hopeful Friesan Fire, a son of Coolmore Classic (G1) heroine Bollinger, completed a clean sweep of Fair Grounds’ three graded races for three-year olds with a 7 1/4-length romp in the 96th running of the $600,000 Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on Saturday. Golden Slipper Colt for Encosta Sunday, 15 March 2009 Saturday proved a memorable day for Coolmore's champion sire Encosta de Lago with four Group winners – Manhattan Rain, Newport, Fifth Avenue Lady, Largo Lad- the highlight a a very special two year-old colt that is Golden Slipper bound. Flemington Group Double for Encosta Sunday, 15 March 2009 Champion sire Encosta de Lago was in rare form on Saturday producing four Group winners with giant gelding Largo Lad and Gerry Harvey’s blue-blooded mare Fifth Avenue Lady both tasting Black Type success at Flemington on Saturday for the first time. Group One Plans for Bhutane Dane Sunday, 15 March 2009 Talented Danehill Dancer (IRE) sprinter Bhutane Dane added another feature race win to his resume when taking out the Listed AJC Strada Stakes at Randwick on Saturday and has the big Group One sprints in his sights. Star Siblings on Show at Easter Sunday, 15 March 2009 Less than a month out from the Southern Hemisphere's best yearling sale, Easter graduates totally dominated feature racing on Satruday , with Group 1 Randwick Guineas winner Metal Bender leading a tally of seven stakes winners for the sale at Randwick and Flemington. Danasinga Back in the Spotlight Saturday, 14 March 2009 When Dan Nikolic navigated an inside path on Metal Bender in Saturday’s $550,000 Group I Turnpoint Randwick Guineas (1600m), the Jack Denham-trained gelding became the third Group 1 winner for Baerami Stud’s Danasinga, and the first to win at less than two miles. Two State Stakes Double for More Than Ready Saturday, 14 March 2009 Vinery Stud’s More Than Ready (USA) chalked up a two state stakes double on Saturday. Belong To Many Leads Them a Dance Saturday, 14 March 2009 Brilliant Belong to Me (USA) mare Belong to Many led her rivals a merry dance when she led throughout to win the Listed AJC Wenona Girl Quality over 1200 metres at Randwick on Saturday, providing a pedigree update for her half-sister by Flying Spur that will be offered by Yarraman Park at the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. New Stakes-Winner for Strategic Saturday, 14 March 2009 He might not be trendy, but he does a good job and Darley based Strategic added another stakes-winner to his tally when four year-old mare Illuminates stormed home from last to claim victory in the Listed AJC Aspiration Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. Stakes Success for Blue Sky Colt Saturday, 14 March 2009 Talented colt Common Interest became the newest stakes-winning juvenile for his sire More Than Ready (USA), when he carried the colours of Blue Sky Thoroughbreds to victory in the Listed VRC Festival of Racing Stakes over 1000 metres at Flemington on Saturday. Sire Tracker Action Saturday, 14 March 2009 Last Saturday promised a lot, but in fact delivered very little in terms of action on the Breednet Sire Prospect Tracker with Swiss Ace confirming his standing as an elite sprinter with a fine second in the Group One VRC Newmarket Handicap and Von Costa de Hero recapturing his best form to finish second in the Group One VRC Australian Guineas, both races won by geldings in Scenic Blast and Heart of Dreams. Best On Breeding Friday, 13 March 2009 With just three crops on the track, Choisir is the youngest on the list of top ten stallions. Strong Demand at Inglis March Tbred Friday, 13 March 2009 The Melbourne March Thoroughbred Sale came to a conclusion today, with Inglis Director Peter Heagney thrilled with the level of competition, as horses cleared at a rate of 95% today. Sir Percy for Rich Hill Friday, 13 March 2009 Rich Hill Stud in association with leading English Thoroughbred farm Lanwades, and Victoria and Anthony Pakenham, have announced that unbeaten Champion 2YO and English Classic winner SIR PERCY will shuttle to Rich Hill for the 2009 Southern Hemisphere breeding season. Aussie Winners at Vaal Friday, 13 March 2009 A couple of Australian bred winners saluted at Vaal in South Africa on Thursday including a half-brother to a Melbourne Cup winner. State of the Market – Have Your Say Friday, 13 March 2009 In last night’s weekly Breednet Newsletter we published an article titled The State of the Market featuring an overall assessment of the Australasian yearling sales so far and opinions from influential bloodstock identities John Messara, Glenn Burrows, Brett Howard and Steve Brem- to have your say read on. I Want to Buy…. Friday, 13 March 2009 This is a part of our ongoing series of articles leading up to the 2009 sales and the focus this week is on the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale (April 5, 6 & 7), where we will attempt to highlight five yearlings that ON PAPER at least, fit the profile of champion filly Samantha Miss, who made $1,5 million at this sale in 2007. Juvenile Top 20 Set for Interesting Weekend Friday, 13 March 2009 The dominant win of Rostova in last weekend’s Group Two VRC Sires Produce Stakes saw her increase her rating to be equal with Silver Slipper winner Melito as the best two year-old fillies in the country. Ombra Della Sera Filly Wins Rocky MM Friday, 13 March 2009 Redibis scored her second win from three starts when she got home first in a thrilling finish to Thursday's $100,000 Magic Millions 2YO Trophy (1000m) at Rockhampton. MM Adelaide Concludes Thursday, 12 March 2009 The 2009 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale has bucked a worldwide trend with the premier session of the auction boasting an increased gross from last year's figures after a considerable number of passed in lots were later sold. $634,600 Traded on Day One of Inglis March T/bred Thursday, 12 March 2009 The Melbourne March Thoroughbred Sale opened at Oaklands today, with the Woodman (USA) mare Light Of Day topping the session after a winning bid of $45,000. Seven Fillies in Line for NZB Filly of the Year Thursday, 12 March 2009 A full field of 18 fillies will take their place in the $400,000 Group 1 New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance NZ Oaks (2400m) on Saturday at Trentham, the final leg of the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series, and the final hope for seven fillies in line to take the coveted crown. Celebrity Mums Thursday, 12 March 2009 The 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale is less than a month away and features a galaxy of stars that we’ll look at over the next few weeks- following are some yearling photos of youngsters from what we can only describe as ‘Celebrity Mums’- can you match the yearling to its famous mother. Sixth Winner for Fastnet Rock Wednesday, 11 March 2009 Fastnet Rock is getting a real run along with his first crop of two year-olds, posting his sixth winner when the Gai Waterhouse trained colt New Day Rising scored on debut at Canterbury on Wednesday. Hat-trick for First Command Wednesday, 11 March 2009 Commands three year-old First Command has been lethal at the provincials in his first two runs back from a spell and carried that blistering form to Sandown on Wednesday. Sandown Win for Senor Zorro Wednesday, 11 March 2009 General Nediym is having his customary good season with his two year-olds, the Peter Moody trained gelding Senor Zorro making it two wins from three starts when saluting at Sandown on Wednesday. NZB Weanling Grad Top Rated in HK Wednesday, 11 March 2009 Karaka Weanling Sale graduate Tuscan Spirit completed a notable hat-trick of victories in Hong Kong on Saturday night, sky rocketing his rating to 102, up 35 points from the start of the 2008/09 season. 30th Birthday for Circus Ring Wednesday, 11 March 2009 Broodmares come and broodmares go, but one lucky matron that has had quite an influence in the Southern Hemisphere recently celebrated her 30th birthday at Coolmore Stud. Three Winners in a Week Wednesday, 11 March 2009 Some broodmares are lucky to produce three winners in a lifetime, but for Tim and Jackie Hughes, their 10 year-old mare Wooden Melody has achieved the feat in less that a week. Rain Coquette - a Mare of the Future Wednesday, 11 March 2009 By Flying Spur from the family of Bletchingly, yes, the best of both worlds. Adelaide MM Regroups on Day Two Tuesday, 10 March 2009 A daughter of leading Hunter Valley based stallion Testa Rossa topped the 2009 BMW Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale when she was sold for $115,000 today. Inglis Broodmare Sale Online Tuesday, 10 March 2009 Saturday's Group 2 Surround Stakes was a great pointer to the upcoming Australian Easter Broodmare Sale and the catalogue for the three day April 14-16 sale is now online. How to Play it Smart Tuesday, 10 March 2009 Some of the ways breeders contribute to their own financial downfall include owning inferior mares, putting too big a service fee into these mares, choosing a stallion that will most likely have very little or zero commercial appeal at the yearling sales in 3 years time and choosing a stallion that might be physically, temperamentally and/or aptitudinally incompatible for their mare - profitable breeders will make some of these mistakes too - they just make more right decisions than wrong. QTIS 600 - Group One Source Tuesday, 10 March 2009 TWO good galloping reasons why all 2009 yearling buyers could find it valuable to focus on a new show window market for Queensland breeding to be conducted by Magic Millions at the Gold Coast on Sunday and Monday March 29 and 30 were on display at Group1 level at the glamour meeting at Flemington on Saturday. Hidden Dragons for QTIS 600 Tuesday, 10 March 2009 LYNDHURST STUD, the breeding operation at Warwick in Queensland which has been one of the most spectacular bases for sires of winners in Australia for a hundred years, could be on the threshold of one of its best eras of achievement through a brilliantly bred and performed son of Danehill whose first crop are yearlings. Friesan Fire Favourite for Group Two Lousiana Derby Tuesday, 10 March 2009 AP Indy colt Friesan Fire, whose dam Bollinger won the 2003 Group One STC Coolmore Classic, has been installed favourite for the Group Two Louisiana Derby in New Orleans this weekend. Hidden Dragons Sell Well Tuesday, 10 March 2009 A depressed market during the opening session of the 2009 Adelaide Magic Millions Yearling Sale failed to dampen enthusiasm for the progeny of young Danehill (USA) stallion Hidden Dragon who had three yearlings sell, led by a colt from Donnabelle that made $42,000. Highview Stud Catalogues Available Now Tuesday, 10 March 2009 Catalogues for Highview Stud's Deplenishing Sale are now available upon request from New Zealand Bloodstock. Autumn Carnival Lunch This Friday Tuesday, 10 March 2009 The Autumn Racing Carnival will be launched this Friday, March 13 with a fundraising lunch sponsored by Inglis to be held at Crystal Palace, Luna Park. Reset Colt Stars on Tough Day One at Adelaide MM Tuesday, 10 March 2009 It was a buyers market at the first session of the 2009 BMW Magic Millions Yearling Sale at Morphettville on Monday with a clearance rate of just 62% and the average price falling by 29% on last year's overall average. Diplomatic Force Bursts Back To Form In Irwin Stakes Monday, 9 March 2009 It’s been twelve months since Diplomatic Force has entered the winning stall, which came at the corresponding meeting last year in the Group 2 Yallambee Classic, but the talented sprinter looked to be back to his best in Monday’s $100,000 Group 3 Patricks/Dunes R N Irwin Stakes (1100m) at Morphettville. Zavite Adds The Adelaide Cup Monday, 9 March 2009 It’s been quite a road trip for the Anthony Cummings-trained stayer Zavite who plundered another trophy with a two and a quarter length romp in Monday’s $400,000 Group 2 Skycity Adelaide Cup (3200m) at Morphettville. Blueblood Estee Earns First Stakes Success Monday, 9 March 2009 Lee Freedman sent a flotilla across the border to Morphettville on Monday and was richly rewarded with victories by Baby Corn (Exceed And Excel) in the Listed Pewsey Vale Stakes, Pluralism (Strategic) in the Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic and Estee (Redoute’s Choice) in the Listed Adelaide Guineas (1600m). March Thoroughbred Starts on Thursday Monday, 9 March 2009 The Melbourne March Thoroughbred Sale, which has been extended to two days owing to an overwhelming response from vendors to the sale, will commence this Thursday from 11am at Oaklands. Choisir Filly Claims Group Two Monday, 9 March 2009 Exciting Choisir filly Champagne Harmony was heavily backed to win the Group Two SAJC Yallambee Classic at Morphettville on Monday and never gave her supporters the slightest worry as she cruised to an impressive victory. Strategic Gelding Wins Adelaide MM Monday, 9 March 2009 Red hot trainer Lee Freedman made it a big race double at Morphettville on Cup Day when smart youngster Pluralism led throughout to win the $200,000 BMW Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic (1200m). Miss Maren Snares Black Type Monday, 9 March 2009 The Listed SAJC Schweppervescence Stakes at Morphettville on Monday was won in fine style by the striking chestnut Stravinsky (USA) mare Miss Maren, a $160,000 purchase from the draft of Cressfield at the 2006 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. More Group One Glory for Mac O'Reilly Monday, 9 March 2009 Ellerslie on Saturday staged a head to head battle between Karaka graduates Sir Slick and Maco'Reilly with the latter sealing a narrow victory for his second consecutive Group 1 for trainer David Howarth. Fifth Juvenile Stakes-Winner for Exceed and Excel Monday, 9 March 2009 We posted a story this morning highlighting the brilliant weekend Scenic (IRE) enjoyed as a broodmare sire with three stakes-winners (Niconero, Kirvinsky and Go Cart) and he’s just added a fourth at Morphettville on Monday when two year-old filly Baby Corn took out the Listed SAJC Pewsey Vale Stakes over 1000 metres, providing an instant pedigree update for her half-sister being offered at the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Another Group One Winner for Kaapstad Monday, 9 March 2009 A warm autumn day at Ellerslie on Saturday featured the running of the Group 1 Diamond Stakes with New Zealand Bloodstock graduates proving the stars of the show to take out the trifecta in the $200,000 race. Inglis Dump Breeze Up Format Monday, 9 March 2009 Inglis Managing Director Mark Webster today announced the launch of an exciting new sale to meet an increasing local and international demand for ready made racehorses, The Australian Racehorse Sale. Judged Half-Sister an Easter Star for Southern Cross Monday, 9 March 2009 March 9 - The Southern Cross Breeders team were delighted to see classy mare Judged storm home to victory in the Group Three AJC Liverpool City Cup at Randwick on Saturday as they have been entrusted to prepare her half-sister for the 2009 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. No Stopping Scenic Monday, 9 March 2009 Just when we thought Redoute’s Choice was going to give ill-fated Scenic (IRE) the go by on the Australian General Sires List, the son of Sadler’s Wells pulled another rabbit from the hat when Scenic Blast captured the Group One VRC Newmarket Handicap and then for good measure he sired the dams of three more stakes-winners. Hussonet Filly Wins at Vaal Monday, 9 March 2009 The Charles Laird trained Hussonet (USA) filly Hersonet scored the second win of her career when saluting at Vaal in South Africa on Sunday. Adelaide MM Starts Today Monday, 9 March 2009 The Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale, widely regarded as one of the best producing value thoroughbred auctions in the Southern Hemisphere, kicks away on Monday night. Delago Bolts Home in Black Opal Sunday, 8 March 2009 Warwick Farm-based trainer Gary Portelli earned his third success in the $250,000 Listed AAMI Black Opal Stakes (1200m) at Canberra on Sunday when Delago Bolt overcame an outside barrier and a tardy start to power home by two and a quarter lengths. Valuable Black Type Win for Bacchanal Woman Sunday, 8 March 2009 Talented Encosta de Lago mare Bacchanal Woman scored the biggest win of her career at Canberra on Sunday when taking out the Listed National Sprint over 1400 metres with a commanding performance. Tobique Takes Canberra Guineas Sunday, 8 March 2009 Tobique might be a blue-blood, but he was also an unwanted blue-blood when offered at the 2007 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale and passed in shy of a modest $200,000 reserve. First Winner for Platinum Scissors Sunday, 8 March 2009 The Gai Waterhouse-trained Merensky Reef captured a 1400 metre maiden when on debut at Newcastle on Saturday to chalk up the first winner for his fertility challenged sire Platinum Scissors. Wanted, Portillo, Judged - Siblings on Show at Easter Sunday, 8 March 2009 Next month's Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale was highlighted by the Randwick Group wins of Wanted and Portillo, who headed another successful day of stakes success for Inglis graduates yesterday. Stakes Success for Go Cart Sunday, 8 March 2009 Former Sydney galloper Go Cart became the latest stakes-winner for outstanding shuttle sire Danehill Dancer (IRE) when he scored a narrow victory in a close three-way finish to the Listed QTC Members Cup at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Fourth Group 1 for Tuesday Joy Saturday, 7 March 2009 It was a day for the 5yo mares to shine at Randwick on Saturday and none shone brighter than John Singleton’s top-class mare Tuesday Joy in the $300,000 Group I Patinack Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m). Class Mares Head for Showdown in Coolmore Classic Saturday, 7 March 2009 Hot Danish and Judged sport pedigrees that would never get them near an Easter Yearling Sale, however they proved once again at Randwick on Saturday they among the best gallopers of their sex currently in training. Group One Winner for Show a Heart Saturday, 7 March 2009 Glenlogan Park Stud’s top class sire Show a Heart passed a career milestone on Saturday at Flemington when he produced his first Group One winner in the shape of VRC Australian Guineas hero Heart of Dreams. Niconero Strikes for the Second Time in Seven Days Saturday, 7 March 2009 It took Niconero 40 starts over a period of nearly three year before he won his first Group 1 but the 7yo gelding has bagged two at the highest level in the space of seven days following a last gasp win over hot favourite Thesio in Saturday’s $1 million Group 1 Darley Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington. First Stakes Win for Kirvinsky Saturday, 7 March 2009 Promising Stravinsky (USA) filly Kirvinsky gained a valuable Black Type success when touching out previously unbeaten filly Damselfly to win the Listed VRC MSS Security Stakes over 1100 metres at Flemington on Saturday. Vinery Stallions On Fire Saturday, 7 March 2009 More Than Ready (USA) has been a headline-hogger for Vinery Stud in the past two years but it was Red Ransom (USA) and Testa Rossa sharing the spoils at Randwick and Flemington on Saturday. Ascot an Option for Scenic Blast Saturday, 7 March 2009 Scenic Blast collected the second Group 1 win of his career and earned a trip to England by winning the $1 million Newmarket Handicap (1200m)at Flemington this afternoon. Gallica Strikes Back Saturday, 7 March 2009 Class Redoute's Choice filly Gallica prevailed in a stirring struggle with Gold Water in today's Group 2 Kewney Stakes at Flemington. Rostova Back On Pedestal Saturday, 7 March 2009 There was a time when the VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes was one of the great races of the Australian turf. $200,000 for Kimillsy at Inglis Sale Friday, 6 March 2009 Group 1 placed filly Kimillsy topped today's Sydney Autumn Thoroughbred Sale with a bid of $200,000 by trainer Kim Waugh. Best On Breeding Friday, 6 March 2009 A month to go before the running of the $,3,500,000 AAMI Golden Slipper Stakes and the chances to force a spot in the world’s richest race for juveniles are beginning to dwindle. Not a Single Doubt Brother Trials in Style Friday, 6 March 2009 At the Rosehill trials on Friday morning the star performer amongst the juveniles was the Paul Messara trained Redoute’s Choice colt Rogano, a full brother to former top juvenile and promising young sire Not a Single Doubt. Melito Top Filly Friday, 6 March 2009 As we predicted last week the Group Two STC Silver Slipper had the potential to be an influential race for the Racenet Ratings Juvenile Top 20 and so it was with the winner Melito now the top rated filly in the country. Sire Prospects on Show - Newmarket and Guineas Friday, 6 March 2009 Super Saturday at Flemington will be a pivotal day for any number of stallion prospects trying to improve their ranking and secure a lucrative stud deal for their owners. I Want to Buy.... Friday, 6 March 2009 This is a part of our ongoing series of articles leading up to the 2009 sales and the focus this week is on the 2009 Adelaide Magic Millions Yearling Sale (March 9, 10 & 12), where we will attempt to highlight five yearlings that appeal as being suitable for a specific goal and this week we’re looking for something that might jump and run well enough to take advantage of whatever Bonus incentive scheme it may be eligible. The Heckler Going for a Group One Friday, 6 March 2009 The NZ$200,000 Group One Ford Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie on Saturday has evolved into serious “battle of the sexes” with eight of New Zealand’s top two-year-old fillies set to take on their male counterparts including Australian bred youngster The Heckler. Danroad Opportunities at Highview Sale Friday, 6 March 2009 Highview Stud's Deplenishing Sale on 29 March is now online. NZB Southern Fillies Series Continues Friday, 6 March 2009 In the midst of some great stakes racing in the north, the spotlight will swing south on Saturday for the second race in the New Zealand Bloodstock Southern Filly of the Year Series, the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Stakes (1400m) at Oamaru. Record Priced General Nediym Filly Wins on Debut Friday, 6 March 2009 The powerful Charles Laird stable produced a brilliant debut winner at Vaal on Thursday evening in the shape of two year-old General Nediym filly Generous Anna, the most expensive yearling by her sire sold in 2008. Three Straight for Nanda Kot Thursday, 5 March 2009 Improving staying filly Nanda Kot made it a winning hat-trick when she scored another stylish win over 1900 metres at Canterbury on Thursday night. Coniston Bluebird Returns to Conjola Thursday, 5 March 2009 New Zealand Derby hero Coniston Bluebird arrives back in Australia today and will be in peaceful surrounds by tonight at his trainer’s picturesque Conjola farm – one of 20 yearlings from the last crop of leading sire Scenic (IRE) offered at the 2007 Perth Magic Millions, we decided to find out what made him ‘The One’ for Bede Murray. Magic in New Zealand Thursday, 5 March 2009 Magic Millions graduates on Wednesday completed a clean sweep of New Zealand's four most significant races of the season when Spin Around romped to victory in the million dollar Auckland Cup. Last Chance to Enter Thursday, 5 March 2009 Today is the last opportunity for vendors to enter their horses in New Zealand Bloodstock's 2009 National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale. Stars of Tomorrow – Who Are They? Thursday, 5 March 2009 The Australasian sales season is in full swing and our Stars of Tomorrow series focusing on yearling photos of successful racehorses will this week feature two horses that can win stakes race during the autumn, plus two that already have. Spin Around Flies Flag for Adelaide MM Thursday, 5 March 2009 Spin Around, yet another bargain buy from the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale, proved his status as one of Australasia's leading stayers with a dashing win in Wednesday's NZ$1 million Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie. Spinning World Veteran Claims Group One Wednesday, 4 March 2009 Australian-bred horses continued their clean sweep of New Zealand’s richest races this season when eight year-old Spinning World (USA) gelding Spin Around took out today’s Group 1 $NZ1million Auckland Cup (3200m). Statue of Liberty Tops Premier II Wednesday, 4 March 2009 Almost $2million was traded during today's Session II, as the 2009 Melbourne Premier Sale came to a conclusion, with plenty of business still being done via the Make an Offer service on earlier passed in lots. Kimillsy To Sell This Friday Wednesday, 4 March 2009 This Friday's Sydney Autumn Thoroughbred Sale features 285 racing and breeding prospects, including 94 supplementary entries. Lonhro Winner for Triple Crown Wednesday, 4 March 2009 Triple Crown Syndications and their owners have been enjoying a stellar start to 2009 accumulating winner after winner with Lonhro three year-old Celero the latest to join the list after breaking his maiden in stylish fashion at Wyong on Wednesday over 1000 metres. New Stakes-Winner for Belle Du Jour Family Wednesday, 4 March 2009 Consistent Van Nistelrooy (USA) mare Bella Renza broke through for her first Black Type success at Ellerslie on Wednesday when saluting in the Listed Westbury Classic. Sad Passing of Urban Sea Wednesday, 4 March 2009 Arc de Triomphe winner Urban Sea, the dam of champion racehorse and sire Galileo has passed away at the Irish National Stud at the age of 20, as the result of complications while foaling. Who is Haafhd? Wednesday, 4 March 2009 Foaled at the Fairwinds quarantine station and raised at Yarraman Park for Shadwell Australia, the David Hayes trained two year-old filly Azwa became the first Australian winner for European based sire Haafhd when she scored on debut at Sandown on Wednesday. New Star for Lomar Park's Wonder Family Wednesday, 4 March 2009 KID CHOISIR, the Choisir colt who had a striking introduction to racing when he rocketed to a three lengths debut win in the Listed Supremacy Stakes for juveniles at Perth’s Ascot on Saturday, has the advantage of being bred in the paddocks of Fred Peisah’s Lomar Park Stud at Werombi near Sydney and being from a family that has been a winner production chain for the stud for forty years. Statue of Liberty - Bite the Bullet Wednesday, 4 March 2009 STATUE OF LIBERTY, the sire in his first Australian crop of Mic Mac, the budding superstar and dynamic winner of the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, is a cousin of Bite the Bullet, the source the same afternoon of The Jackal, the smashing winner at Eagle Farm of the Listed Falvelon Handicap (1200m). No Carpet Slippers for 10yo Taos Pleasure Wednesday, 4 March 2009 SINCE the beginning of the current racing year, Taos Pleasure, the winner on Saturday at Morphettville of the Listed Matrice Stakes over 1200m, has shown he is not ready for the carpet slippers by going round on15 occasions for five wins in short distance events. Good Ale Smashes Rocky Rivals Wednesday, 4 March 2009 We didn’t see the run, so not too sure if the filly had the use of an outboard motor, but Alesprit’s performance at Rockhampton on Tuesday was monumental to say the least. Stratum Rules First Season Premier Sires Tuesday, 3 March 2009 Widden Stud’s Golden Slipper winner Stratum proved the leading freshman sire at the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale with 13 youngsters averaging $78,654 including four that sold for $100,000 or more. Makybe and Ultra Thoroughbreds Finish on Top Tuesday, 3 March 2009 Leading the vendors by aggregate and average respectively at the end of the second session of the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, Tony Santic’s Makybe and Sean Buckley’s Ultra Thoroughbreds closed out the sale in the same position. Patinack Plunder Premier Tuesday, 3 March 2009 Patinack Farm were the leading buyers at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale last year securing 24 youngsters for $3,495,000 and followed up this time around by purchasing a further 17 yearlings for $1,505,000 to be the leading buyer in 2009. Premier Concludes Down 41% Tuesday, 3 March 2009 A high number of private sales and an improved clearance rate highlighted the final day of Session I at the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale at Oaklands today, which concluded with a decline of 41% in the aggregate from last year's record breaking sale. Gooree Winners Continue Tuesday, 3 March 2009 Gooree Stud enjoyed a double at Rosehill last Saturday with Ashikaga and Rabbuka, the famous red and black colours back in the frame at Randwick on Tuesday when carried to victory by promising Johannesburg (USA) three year-old Emotional Outburst. Polaway Aiming for Oaks Tuesday, 3 March 2009 Blue-blooded Giant’s Causeway (USA) filly Polaway staked a claim for Black Type success this autumn when she powered away to win the restricted event over 1400 metres for fillies and mares at Randwick on Tuesday by five lengths. Debut Win for Danza Doll Tuesday, 3 March 2009 Heavily backed Dehere (USA) filly Danza Doll made a winning debut for the David Payne stable at Randwick on Tuesday when she stalked the leader and finished off too well to win the restricted juvenile fillies event over 1000 metres by nearly two lengths. Patinack Auction Raises $185,000 Tuesday, 3 March 2009 NATHAN Tinkler, principal of Patinack Farm, has acknowledged the generous support of breeders who took part in the Stud's online auction to aid victims of Victoria's on-going bushfires. Melito - The Filly Nobody Wanted Tuesday, 3 March 2009 MELITO (Redoute's Choice x Cloister) booked her place in the AAMI Golden Slipper with a command performance in the Group 2 Franklins Supermarkets Silver Slipper Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday and the story of how Reavill Farm come to still own the filly is an intriguing one that's well worth a read. Half-Brother to Stokehouse to Sell Today Tuesday, 3 March 2009 Vinery Stud will offer a half-brother to Saturday's G2 Autumn Classic winner Stokehouse at the Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale today, a powerful bay colt that can be seen in this story. Exceed and Excel Leads Premier Sire Averages Monday, 2 March 2009 After two sessions of the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale Darley’s Exceed and Excel is on top of the averages with three youngsters averaging $120,000, while Widden Stud’s Stratum holds a narrow lead over Victorian heavyweight God’s Own in the race to be leading freshman sire. Makybe and Ultra Thoroughbreds Star on Monday Monday, 2 March 2009 Tony Santic’s Makybe has taken over as the leading vendor by aggregate after two sessions of the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale with 12 youngsters generating $1,223,000 led by the top lot so far in the Redoute’s Choice colt from Celtic Reign that made $365,000 when secured by Emerald Thoroughbreds. Patinack Surge to Top of Premier Buyers List Monday, 2 March 2009 Nathan Tinkler’s Patinack Farm was the leading buyer at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale in 2008 and moved to the top of the buyers list for this year at the close of Monday’s second session. Makybe Provide Top Lot as Vendors Meet Market Monday, 2 March 2009 The much admired close relation to Makybe Diva stole the show with a winning $365,000 bid from Emerald Thoroughbreds on Day 2 of the Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale, as the clearance rate improved steadily from the opening session's disappointing 65% up to 71%. Group Three Winner for Ekraar Monday, 2 March 2009 Ekraar filly, Ekstreme, showed grit to get her first points on the board in the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series on Saturday, winning the Group 3 First Sovereign Trust Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Masterton Racing Club's meeting at Trentham. Stravinsky Filly Claims Carnival Bonus Monday, 2 March 2009 Diminutive two-year-old Poetic Music put in a classy performance to win the New Zealand Bloodstock Carnival Bonus 2YO (1200m) at her very first start yesterday in front of the Derby Day crowd at Ellerslie. Barely a Moment Impresses on Premier Day One Monday, 2 March 2009 Lindsay Park Stud's Melbourne Premier draft was at the forefront of the action early on Day One of the Inglis Sale, represented by two lovely bay fillies by first season sire Barely a Moment. NZB First Four Singapore Guineas Monday, 2 March 2009 New Zealand Bloodstock graduates provided the highlight in Singapore over the weekend, filling the first four placings in the Group 3 2009 SingaporeTC Singapore Guineas (1600m). Happy Zero Makes it Four Straight Monday, 2 March 2009 The John Moore / Darren Beadman combination was seen to good effect again at Sha Tin on Sunday when unbeaten Danzero four year-old Happy Zero coasted to his fourth consecutive win. Magic Albert Lands HK Plunge Monday, 2 March 2009 Magic Albert has been enjoying a great run of late and added a new winner to his tally in Hong Kong on Sunday when the Almond Lee trained four year-old Good Strike made a winning debut over 1000 metres to land a massive betting plunge. Karaka Million Entries Close Today Monday, 2 March 2009 Entries for the Karaka Million Series - comprising the $1,000,000 Karaka Million 2YO in 2010 and the $200,000 Karaka 3YO Mile in 2011 - close today at 5pm. Hard Times Hit Oaklands Sunday, 1 March 2009 The global economic downturn materialized front and centre at the Oaklands complex on Sunday for the first session of Victoria's elite 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale with the average price falling by 34% on the corresponding session last year and the clearance slumping to just below 66%. Commands and Stratum Leading Sires Premier Day One Sunday, 1 March 2009 On a sobering first day of trade at the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale in Melbourne Darley based Commands finished as the leading sire by average with three youngsters averaging $79,167 led by a colt from Shand that made $150,000 to the bid of renowned judge Neville Begg. Blue Gum Rule Vendors on Premier Day One Sunday, 1 March 2009 Victorian based Blue Gum Farm headed the vendors by average and aggregate at the conclusion of a tough day of trade on Sunday during the first session of the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. Paul Perry Supports Premier Sunday, 1 March 2009 Leading Newcastle trainer Paul Perry was the leading buyer at the 2009 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale during the first session on Sunday securing four youngsters for $450,000, two of them by his Golden Slipper winner Stratum. Magic NZ Run Continues Sunday, 1 March 2009 Coniston Bluebird upstaged the locals and continued the golden run of Magic Millions graduates in New Zealand when he won that country's richest race - the $2,2 million NZ Derby at Ellerslie today. Scenic's Amazing Season Rolls On Sunday, 1 March 2009 In all likelihood Scenic’s reign at the head of the Australian sires premiership comes to an end this weekend however the deceased son of Sadler’s Wells broke new ground across the Tasman on Sunday when the Bede Murray-trained Coniston Bluebird responded gamely to a punishing Scott Seamer ride to land the $2,2 million Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie. First Season Sire Update Sunday, 1 March 2009 Several freshman sires had news over the weekend apart from Charge Forward who posted his first stakes-winner in Headway - Also with winners were Shamardal (USA), Al Maher and Freeze. Oracy and Our Giant Win in South Africa Sunday, 1 March 2009 Australian sold stars Oracy and Our Giant both tasted success at Turffontein in South Africa on Saturday winning the Group Two Gauteng Guineas and Group Two Hawaii Stakes respectively. Premier Starts Today Sunday, 1 March 2009 The Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale begins at Oaklands today at 12 noon, with graduates Tale Of Love and Stokehouse delivering another reminder of the class and value on offer at the sale with their Caulfield double on Saturday. Mic Mac Strikes in Hobartville Sunday, 1 March 2009 Victorian raider Mic Mac continued on his winning way at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, disposing of a crack field of three-year olds in the $200,000 Group 2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m).