Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
Sunlight in the twilight - Champion mare’s $3.2 million daughter right at home in Japan
Prominent Japanese trainer Mitsu Nakauchida launched a daring raid at the Gold Coast on Friday, securing the Home Affairs-Sunlight filly for a record $3.2 million in a marquee conclusion to Book 1 of the Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
‘It’ll be a really thorough process’ - global search for Thoroughbred Breeders Australia’s next CEO
u&u has been appointed by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia to manage the recruitment of a new CEO for the powerful lobby group and its marketing arm, Aushorse.
‘It’s an adjustment’ - Sellers on a sticky wicket as yearling market turns more selective
While key metrics at this week’s Gold Coast Yearling Sale remain high by historical standards, it has become significantly harder to do business for vendors, as buyers tighten their wallets and sharpen their focus.
Premium paid for Snitzel colt - British insurance tycoon sets $2.8 million Magic Millions record
Ciaron Maher will train the most expensive horse ever sold at a Magic Millions Yearling Sale after his client splashed $2.8 million on a colt by Snitzel.
Sargent major - Pet grooming mogul lifts game with $2.3 million acquisition of In Secret’s sister
Five million-dollar horses were sold on the second day of the Magic Millions sale on the Gold Coast as the sister to In Secret made $2.3 million.
Champagne moment - Home Affairs filly sells to Waterhouse and Bott for $1.05 million
A first-crop daughter of Home Affairs out of the former Bjorn Baker-trained mare Champagne Cuddles was sold for a seven-figure sum early on day two of the Magic Millions sale on the Gold Coast.
Platform set - Bowditch ‘satisfied’ with $45 million opening Magic Millions session
Four million-dollar yearlings changed hands on day one of the Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast with 162 horses sold at an average of $278,549.