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Te Akau pulls out all stops for record-breaking $1.65 million colt at Karaka
The long-time king of the Karaka sales ring, Te Akau’s David Ellis, fended off stiff competition from Hong Kong to buy a record-breaking $1.65 million I Am Invincible colt in New Zealand.
Yulong’s strength on display at Karaka - Zhang snaps up I Am Invincible colt for $675,000
Yulong is hoping to continue its winning ways after striking early for an impressive I Am Invincible colt at the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale on Wednesday.
Global star Elvstroem dies in France aged 24
Globetrotting Australian champion Elvstroem has died aged 24 at Haras de Petit De Tellier in Normandy, France.
Group 1 milers and high-quality catalogue keep NZB Ready to Run Sale front of mind
Last year’s record NZB Ready To Run Sale may seem a hard act to follow but managing director Andrew Seabrook says the quality on offer in this year’s sale, which starts on Wednesday, is arguably better, especially at the top end.
Clean bowled - Punter denied a $30,000 payout
The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission has found in favour of bookmaker Ladbrokes in a hearing involving the likely use of a “bowler” account.
Bold Bastille fetches $810,000
Bold Bastille has become the latest stakes-winning filly to join Yulong’s ranks, with the three-year-old daughter of Brazen Beau selling to Walnut Farm for $810,000 through Inglis Digital.
‘A dismissal’ - Ex-CEO Rytenskild has win in Fair Work battle with Tabcorp
The sudden departure of Adam Rytenskild from Tabcorp in March this year has been ruled as a dismissal, not a resignation by the Fair Work Commission.