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International Investment peaks as global powers chase Australian yearlings
The desirability of Australian yearlings in the global bloodstock market was front and centre in the Magic Millions Sale.
Rowe on Monday: Tumbarumba to Tokyo, Coolmore-Falcon partnership, mare sales outlook and Magic for Payne
In this week's Rowe on Monday column, Tim Rowe speaks to the breeders of a Peltzer colt destined for Japan, goes behind the scenes to reveal a Coolmore-Falcon Racing alliance, provides an insight into the 2025 market for broodmares and recaps a profitable and busy weekend for the Payne family.
‘I think as the year goes on it’ll be seen as a great outcome for the breeders’ - Turnover down nine per cent as Magic Millions comes to an end
The Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast concluded on Monday, with $217 million changing hands but the circumspect nature of the middle to lower end of the market was on full display during Book 2.
Analysis: Clouds on the Coast as wagering uncertainty persists
Bren O’Brien spent last week on the Gold Coast and reports that while the temperature may have come out of the bloodstock market, the uncertain conditions in the wagering industry also point to a stormy 2025.
From top buyer to a leading vendor - Yulong switches sides and nets $1.8 million return on Away Game filly
Yulong has forged a reputation as the biggest investor in Australian thoroughbred racing over the past five years, but while Zhang Yuesheng largely kept his bidding hand down on the first day of the Magic Millions Yearling Sale, his huge breeding operation still made headlines.
Run The Numbers – The formula for early two-year-old success
With the rich two-year-old feature sales races on the Gold Coast and in Sydney fast approaching, this week’s Run The Numbers examines looks at the emerging success of the yearling sales graduates from 2024 as well as the decline in two-year-old participation across Australia.
Front and centre - Gerard Daffy's role in the evolution of sports betting
During a lifetime in the wagering industry, Gerard Daffy has seen it all. And he has bet on a lot more as one of the true survivors in the Australian sports betting sector.