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Vinnie filly brings $800,000 on day of drama on Gold Coast
An $800,000 I Am Invincible filly topped a dramatic final day of the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale, which was delayed by nearly an hour due to a medical emergency.
Re-sale or retention - Foal market made for many purposes
The weanling market may be more speculative than buying yearlings or mares, but it is arguably the most commercially driven aspect of the bloodstock market.
‘There are lessons in places like Singapore’ – One Moor trip for Daniel
For Daniel Moor, one last trip to ride in Singapore has given him cause to reflect on what it was and what it has become, writes Matt Stewart.
Run The Numbers – From Goodwood to Doomben – Success still flows for Sussex duo Toronado and Too Darn Hot
Two imported sires with more than just alphabetical alignment in common, Too Darn Hot and Toronado, enjoyed marquee days at Doomben on Saturday. They are the focus of this week’s Run The Numbers.
Frankel foals up front again on the Gold Coast
The international appeal of Frankel was again to the fore at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale on the Gold Coast, with the Juddmonte stallion providing the top two priced foals on what was a solid day of trade.
Tracked - The Saturday Racing Review - May 25
With the spotlight on Doomben, Bois D’argent added his name to the Group 1 honour roll in the Doomben Cup, while Scarlet Oak underlined her credentials for the Group 1 Queensland Oaks.
Thunderbet acquired as bookie rationalisation heats up
Wagga Wagga-based bookmaker Thunderbet has become the latest smaller betting operator to be acquired, with Marantelli Bet to take over from Wednesday May 29.