The recent high-profile purchase of Super Seth and the Group 1 heroics of the progeny of Ghaiyyath, Too Darn Hot, Ole Kirk, Bivouac and Alabama Express this Australian racing season pose an interesting question. Run the Numbers attempts to determine which of these rising stars is the best emerging stallion.
The mysteriously named X Bloodstock, the entity of Malaysian trainer and trader Han Yong Cheng, was to the fore on the second day of the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale.
The New South Wales government has described possible changes to the long-term wagering deal with Tabcorp as "on hiatus", as Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys and his Tabcorp counterpart Gillon McLachlan look to finalise an agreement which is set to deliver a national tote.
In this week's Rowe On Monday, a one-two finish in the Festival Stakes bodes well for Home Affairs, a silver lining for Tal Nolen and the next chapter beckons for a New Zealand Group 1-winning colt.
Ross Ferris was “sick of horses not selling”, so the Two Bays Farm principal changed his approach by upgrading his broodmare band, a decision which resulted in a Melbourne Premier Sale session-topping Zoustar filly.
Racing in the United Arab Emirates has been temporarily suspended due to the impacts of the Middle East conflict sparked by military action by the United States and Israel against Iran.
Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva has died suddenly after a bout of colic.
Winx’s Snitzel yearling colt has been withdrawn from Inglis Easter Yearling Sale after suffering a setback in his preparation with Coolmore.
A stronger Inglis Melbourne Premier catalogue than 12 months ago has Inglis bloodstock chief executive Sebastian Hutch confident that the sales company can build on last years’ success when the sale kicks off on Sunday at Oaklands Junction.
Tropicus’s Oakleigh Plate win underscores the tightening grip major studs have on elite colts, with Kia Ora Stud’s homebred emerging as a rare stallion prospect in a market where proven Group 1 talent is increasingly locked away before it ever reaches the open market.
