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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.
Yeppoon breeders’ family affair - $170,000 Spirit Of Boom filly tops opening Magic Millions session
Seven horses sold for $100,000 or more during a shortened Sunday afternoon selling session as the challenging Magic Millions market was amplified in Book 2.
Friday night lights - Heavy storms force rescheduling of Magic Millions race day
The final seven races of the $14.5 million Magic Millions race day will be run on Friday night after heavy rain caused the scheduled Gold Coast meeting on Saturday to be called off after just three races.
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.
That’s the Spirit - mateship, a trainer’s sacrifice and a Magic Millions dream
An uncanny prediction and a selfless act from a bush racehorse trainer will accompany Forgotten Spirit into the $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
‘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.