Inglis achieves $30 million goal as Ready2Race Sale jumps over 50 per cent
Leading Australian trainers and prominent Hong Kong investors have helped Inglis surge to record trade at its 2026 Ready2Race sale in Sydney, with over $30 million traded.
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🔒 🔒 Kenso concern: Trainers query consistency of Randwick inner track
Randwick's main racing surface has been under the spotlight from trainers including Hong Kong-based David Hayes ahead of The Everest, but local trainers are more concerned about the ongoing performance of the inner Kensington track.
Hutch, Moore And Field united on Ready2Race quality but divided by market realities
Confidence in the quality of the Inglis Ready2Race catalogue is shared by Inglis’ Sebastian Hutch, buyer John Moore and vendor Henry Field, but all three acknowledge that economic pressures and an evolving market will play a major role in Thursday’s trade.
Fastest breeze, highest price as Nolen’s Showtime colt shines at Magic Millions
Experienced vendors Tal Nolen and Kenmore Lodge’s Cameron and Kellie Bond came out ahead at a “patchy” Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale with multiple six-figure sales including three of the top four highest-priced lots.
Rowe On Monday – Digging for diamonds, Pinatubo’s strong spring and session plans for Magic Millions
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, G1G’s Gary Diamond on buying, selling and trading future and current stars, some second-season spring joy for Pinatubo and some food for thought as Magic Millions prepares its January catalogue.
Bowditch backing Magic Millions in its quest for breeze-up sale market share
Magic Millions managing director Barry Bowditch is focused on ensuring a strong clearance rate at the company's Horses in Training Sale on Monday.
🔒 🔒 Cunningham holds a hot colt hand, but he won’t be rushed into Warwoven stud deal
Golden Rose winner Warwoven was bred and is part-owned by Kia Ora Stud, but that doesn’t mean the colt is assured of a home at its stallion arm Vinery, with connections to place the son of Sword Of State on the open market.
‘He had a good blow’ – Ka Ying Rising on song for second Everest
There were fewer dramas with Ka Ying Rising after a Randwick barrier trial on Tuesday than there was a year ago, leaving trainer David Hayes and jockey Zac Purton happy their star sprinter is on track for his second shot at The Everest.
Rowe On Monday – Next stop Flemington for Cunningham, the dash to Dubai and Marine One anticipation for Brown
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim is back in the hotseat and chats to Phil Cunningham about star colt The Next Episode, looks ahead to the Dubai season and profiles a Western Australian stallion poised to make an immediate mark.
Cox’s plate full, with racing at the centre of VRC plans
Vin Cox will assume the coveted Victoria Racing Club chair role in December, emerging from interstate and a deep racing background rather than the office towers of Melbourne’s Collins Street, writes Tim Rowe.
