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Run The Numbers – Who is Australasia’s best young stallion?

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.

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The Too Darn Hot colt which topped day two of the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. (Photo: Inglis)
X marks the spot as Malaysian investor makes Premier impact

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.

Government confirms Tabcorp’s push for NSW changes is on ice

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.

Rowe On Monday – Stakes quinella points to end-of-season surge for Home Affairs, happy Daze for bloodstock trader and the breeding game’s great dilemma

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.

Zoustar x Nudge filly
Two Bays’ big play pays off at Premier as Zoustar filly sells for $850,000

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.

Dubai Racing Carnival
Dubai racing on hold as fallout of Iran conflict spreads

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.

Death of a champion – Melbourne Cup heroine Makybe Diva gone at 27

Three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva has died suddenly after a bout of colic.

Snitzel-x-Winx
Winx colt won’t sell at Easter

Winx’s Snitzel yearling colt has been withdrawn from Inglis Easter Yearling Sale after suffering a setback in his preparation with Coolmore.

Bill Mitchell
Inglis in Premier position as momentum carries into Melbourne sale

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
Stud power play – Tropicus’ win highlights shrinking pool of buyable stallion prospects

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.