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.
Decisions over two key Hunter Valley mining projects in recent weeks have highlighted the uncertainty facing the coal and thoroughbred breeding industries, two pillars of the region’s identity. Warwick Barr examines the history and the future of the relationship between the two.
The Jockey Club is projecting 16,500 North American foals in 2027 as stallion numbers fall about three times as fast as mare coverings, while Kentucky's grip on the industry tightens, mirroring patterns which run through Australia's own breeding figures.
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.
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.
Magic Millions managing director Barry Bowditch is focused on ensuring a strong clearance rate at the company's Horses in Training Sale on Monday.
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.
Yulong-connected Ace Stud paid 2.2 million guineas (AU$4.4m) for a Night Of Thunder colt from the family of River Of Stars as Tattersalls October closed with 17 million-guinea lots and a sharply higher median.
A filly from four-time Horse of the Year Winx, Bella Nipotina's first foal and a rare white Alabama Express filly from Utzon headline a group of 2026 arrivals for far from some of Australasia's most celebrated mares.
Sebastian Hutch will succeed Mark Webster as managing director of Inglis in January, extending his responsibilities beyond the bloodstock business he has led since 2021.
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