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Tara Madgwick - Wednesday February 22

The Australian yearling sale season is in full swing and nobody knows more about what’s going on than the Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia with their series of podcast interviews hosted by Mick Sharkie offering new insights and information.

Mick Sharkie is regularly joined by a host of guests who will be discussing some global market trends, the role of a bloodstock agent, and buying tips for yearling sales.

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Joining him for the latest edition are Jim Clarke from Clarke Bloodstock, and one of the leading horse trainers in the game, Bjorn Baker.

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Pedigree Pointers – Karaka 2026

The 2026 NZB National Yearling Sales (January 25-29) offers buyers the cream of the New Zealand crop and with the sale starting this Sunday, we’ve gone looking for pedigrees of interest for a myriad of reasons.

Ones to Watch – Rosehill

In years to come when racing trivia nights are held, a question will be - what was the horse champion jockey Jett Newman rode in her first metropolitan race win? And the answer is our One to Watch.

Sires With Winners - Friday January 16

Here is the full list of 50 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.

Haunui Farm Eyeing Next Karaka Chapter

Haunui Farm Managing Director Mark Chitty is eagerly looking forward to Karaka 2026 for a multitude of reasons.

Starting a Horse Business - FAQ's Revisit

As I return from yet another visit to the QLD Magic Million sales, it occurred to me that it has been too long since I shared my insights as to what a new industry player should be mindful of, tax wise, before they commence a horse breeding and/or racing business.

Mulcaster Finds First Winner for Portland Sky

A Group I winning son of champion sire Deep Field, Widden Stud’s Portland Sky put his first winner on the board at Ascot on Saturday with a dominant debut victory for talented filly Daryte, who was purchased by Guy Mulcaster.

$270,000 Tagaloa Filly Tops Super Strong MM Book 2

A beautiful filly by Blue Diamond Stakes winner Tagaloa topped the final day of the 2026 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale when selling for $270,000.

NZB Unveil Stunning New Karaka Millions Trophies

In the week of the iconic TAB Karaka Millions Raceday, where NZB graduates will take to the track for their share of $4.6m in stakes, NZB has unveiled new custom made trophies for winning connections of the $1m TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) and $1.5m TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) races.

Geese That Lay Golden Eggs – What’s in the Future?

The 2026 Magic Millions Yearling Sale was highlighted by 15 yearlings that sold for $1million or more which was two more than last year when just 13 hit the magic mark, but still considerably down on 2024 which saw 23 millionaires sold following on from 20 in 2023.

Magic Millions Personal Best List

Ask any sportsman and it’s all about the personal best and for the following list of stallions, they all achieved their best ever yearling sale result at the super strong Magic Millions Yearling Sale last week.