Bellatrix Star brings $900,000 to top Inglis Digital sale
Widden Stud and Bangaloe Stud secured Group 1-placed Bellatrix Star for $900,000 in a banner result for Fortuna Racing on Inglis Digital, with the star mare headed to a mating with Zoustar.
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Making way for a new era – Watkins trades 24/7 responsibility for a quieter life at Willaroon
Victorian breeder Sally Watkins has sold her Willaroon property and thoroughbred agistment business to long-time manager Chris Andersen and the experienced horsewoman is enjoying taking a back seat in the 24/7 commitment required to run a farm.
Rowe On Monday – Singapore owners filling the gap, Calliope’s big weekend, a Group 1 worth celebrating and an Everest conundrum
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Singapore and Macau owners turn their attentions to Australian and New Zealand racing, a weekend double for a Godolphin blue hen, a cause for celebration after a Group 1 win, and a sticky question for the rest of The Everest slotholders.
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Prime selections – the army veteran who turned ‘reconnaissance’ into a racing advantage
Joe O’Neill has spent almost three decades turning careful research and sharp judgement into winners, with Cavalry Girl now offering Prime Thoroughbreds an unexpected shot at a spring Group 1 contest.
Two-year-old racing and the benefit of patience – Louis Le Metayer
Louis Le Metayer of Astute Blodostock looks at the pros and cons of two-year-old racing and the importance of patience.
Run The Numbers – What has become of the American shuttle stallion?
After a major decline in trans-Pacific shuttling of stallions, there are no stallions standing in Australia in 2026 that have shuttled directly from the United States. Fifteen years ago, 23 made the annual trip. Run The Numbers looks at how this trend has evolved.
NZB hits the road to promote newly-released Ready to Run Sale catalogue
New Zealand Bloodstock has released a 460-Lot catalogue for its 2026 Ready to Run Sale, with company representatives spruiking the auction’s long-term graduate success as a major selling point.
Rowe On Monday – Proxima Dea finds a way to Payne, Queensland honours its best, and Aquis’ Davies heads south
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, David Payne on making the best of his chance with promising filly Proxima Dea, a Queensland legend honoured and a star broodmare almost overlooked, plus a change of scenery for long-time Aquis employee Jonathan Davies.
‘Wonderful record for producing top-tier performers’ – Stallion power fuels Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale
Magic Millions has confirmed a reduced 166-lot catalogue for its Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale, with 153 two-year-olds and 13 three-year-olds set to breeze up ahead of the October 12 auction.
The Tron Bolt effect – Two-year-old traders up stakes at Inglis Ready to Race Sale
The Inglis Ready to Race Sale has attracted a record 321-Lot catalogue and a 33 per cent rise in the average yearling cost, with vendors betting on the emergence of another Tron Bolt to justify their increased investment.
🔒 🔒 Making way for a new era – Watkins trades 24/7 responsibility for a quieter life at Willaroon
Victorian breeder Sally Watkins has sold her Willaroon property and thoroughbred agistment business to long-time manager Chris Andersen and the experienced horsewoman is enjoying taking a back seat in the 24/7 commitment required to run a farm.
Rowe On Monday – Singapore owners filling the gap, Calliope’s big weekend, a Group 1 worth celebrating and an Everest conundrum
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Singapore and Macau owners turn their attentions to Australian and New Zealand racing, a weekend double for a Godolphin blue hen, a cause for celebration after a Group 1 win, and a sticky question for the rest of The Everest slotholders.
🔒 🔒 Prime selections – the army veteran who turned ‘reconnaissance’ into a racing advantage
Joe O’Neill has spent almost three decades turning careful research and sharp judgement into winners, with Cavalry Girl now offering Prime Thoroughbreds an unexpected shot at a spring Group 1 contest.
Two-year-old racing and the benefit of patience – Louis Le Metayer
Louis Le Metayer of Astute Blodostock looks at the pros and cons of two-year-old racing and the importance of patience.
Run The Numbers – What has become of the American shuttle stallion?
After a major decline in trans-Pacific shuttling of stallions, there are no stallions standing in Australia in 2026 that have shuttled directly from the United States. Fifteen years ago, 23 made the annual trip. Run The Numbers looks at how this trend has evolved.
NZB hits the road to promote newly-released Ready to Run Sale catalogue
New Zealand Bloodstock has released a 460-Lot catalogue for its 2026 Ready to Run Sale, with company representatives spruiking the auction’s long-term graduate success as a major selling point.
Rowe On Monday – Proxima Dea finds a way to Payne, Queensland honours its best, and Aquis’ Davies heads south
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, David Payne on making the best of his chance with promising filly Proxima Dea, a Queensland legend honoured and a star broodmare almost overlooked, plus a change of scenery for long-time Aquis employee Jonathan Davies.
‘Wonderful record for producing top-tier performers’ – Stallion power fuels Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale
Magic Millions has confirmed a reduced 166-lot catalogue for its Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale, with 153 two-year-olds and 13 three-year-olds set to breeze up ahead of the October 12 auction.
The Tron Bolt effect – Two-year-old traders up stakes at Inglis Ready to Race Sale
The Inglis Ready to Race Sale has attracted a record 321-Lot catalogue and a 33 per cent rise in the average yearling cost, with vendors betting on the emergence of another Tron Bolt to justify their increased investment.
