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BC3 Tri-Continental Triumph
With Australia's BC3 Future Stars sale of 35 horses set for Sunday 22 August at the Oaklands sales arena in Melbourne, 4 individual BC3 graduates won across 3 continents in the space of 4 days. The quartet included Gig Guide at Geelong, Cactus Jane at Del Mar in California, Highest Climb at Hakodate in Japan & Johnnydrama at Swan Hill. (Aug 11)
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Peach Tree Wins Belmont Classic
Eliza Park Stud's multiple Gr1-winning sire Bel Esprit (Royal Academy-Bespoken, by Vain) added a black-type success (& 10th individual stakes-winner) when daughter Peach Tree (Bel Esprit-Georgia, by Naturalism) scored a 1.25-lengths victory against the males in the $75,000 Listed Belmont Classic (2200m) for 3YOs at Belmont Park in Perth. Peach Tree (ridden by Daniel Staeck for trainer Mark Reed) defeated the gelding Campobello (Hawk Wing-Grier Garsonne, by Arena) & favoured fellow filly New Image (More Than Ready-Reflected Image, by Bluebird). Peach Tree (a $75,000 yearling at the 2008 Melbourne Premier Sale) now has 4 wins & 7 placings (including last start's Listed Belmont Oaks over 2000m at Belmont Park on July 3 & April's Listed Matchmaker Classic over 1400m at Ascot) from 14 starts for $176,950 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) (Jul 19)
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Starspangledbanner Favourite For UK Gr1 July Cup
Australian-bred triple Gr1-winning 3YO colt Starspangledbanner (Choisir-Gold Anthem, by Made Of Gold) who won last month's Gr1 Golden Jubilee Stakes (6 furlongs) at Royal Ascot is 6-4 favourite for tomorrow's £400,000 (A$692,000) Gr1 July Cup (6 furlongs) at Newmarket, where 9 of the first 11 horses home in the Golden Jubilee will clash again. Starspangledbanner (now trained by Ireland's Aidan O'Brien) heads a final field of 14 runners, including Golden Jubilee runner-up Society Rock, 3rd-placed Kinsale King & 4th-placed Fleeting Spirit, as well as 2 fellow Australian raiders, David Hayes-trained dual Gr1-winning 4YO entire Nicconi (Bianconi-Nicola Lass, by Scenic) & Paul Messara-trained Gr1-winning 6YO mare Alverta (Flying Spur-Grilse, by Rahy). The overnight betting market with leading UK bookmaking firm Ladbrokes was: 6-4 Starspangledbanner; 4-1 Fleeting Spirit; 8-1 Kinsale King; 12-1 Society Rock; 14-1 Marchand D'Or; 16-1 Nicconi, Equiano, Kingsgate Native & Showcasing; 33-1 Prime Defender & Varenar; 40-1 Alverta & Serious Attitude; 50-1 Balthazaar's Gift. (Jul 8)
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Chinese White Wins Irish Gr1 Pretty Polly Stakes
In Ireland, 5YO mare Chinese White (Dalakhani-Chiang Mai, by Sadler's Wells) scored a 1.25 lengths victory in the €200,000 (A$290,000) Gr1 Pretty Polly Stakes (10 furlongs) for fillies & mares at The Curragh. Having her final career start Chinese White (ridden by Pat Smullen for trainer Dermot Weld) defeated Irish-bred 4YO mare Flying Cloud (Storming Home-Criquette, by Shirley Heights) & UK-bred 3YO filly Akdarena (Hernando-Akdariya, by Shirley Heights) in registering her 1st Gr1 victory. She retires with 7 wins from 14 starts. (Jun 28)
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Por Que Ries Wins Chile Gr1 Potrancas
In South America, juvenile female Por Que Ries (Indy Vidual-Rie Mema, by Holiday Spirit) scored by a head in Chile's Gr1 Premio Tanteo De Potrancas (1500m) for 2YO fillies at Hipodromo Chile in Santiago. Front-running Por Que Ries (ridden by Mauricio Galaz for trainer Alejandro Padovani) defeated fast-finishing Makarena (Crocker Road-Imperative, by Candy Stripes) & Holandesita (Powerscourt-Hollandia, by Strawberry Road). Por Que Ries now has 4 wins (also including both April's Gr3 Premio Clasico Juan Cavieres Mella over 1300m at Hipodromo Chile & Listed Premio Copa Estanislao Anguita over 1400m at Hipodromo Chile) & 2 placings (in last start's Gr3 Premio Jose Saavedra Baeza over 1500m at Hipodromo Chile on May 22 & March's Gr3 Premio Seleccion De Potrancas over 1200m at Hipodromo Chile) from 6 starts. (Jun 22)
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Peru Yearlings: US$46k Quintillon Filly
In South America, Paolo Guerrero paid top price of US$46,000 for a filly by Kingmambo stallion Quintillon (out of Swiss Native mare & 2006 Peruvian Broodmare-Of-The-Year Engreida) at Peru's 2-day Asociacion de Criadores de Caballos de Carrera select yearling sale in the Adolfo Vasquez Mansilla sale ring at Hipodromo de Monterrico in Lima. The filly (bred by Haras Alydar) is a half-sister to 2YO champion female Creida & Gr1 Peruvian Oaks winner Allizan Arena. (Jun 16)
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Aust-Bred Arena Son Wins Malaysia Gr1 Sultan Selangor
In Malaysia, Lomar Park Stud's dual Gr1-winning stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) added a Gr1 triumph when Australian-bred 6YO gelding Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic) scored a 1.5-length victory in the RM$1 million (A$360,000) Gr1 Piala Emas Sultan Selangor (2000m & 3rd leg of Malaysia's Triple Crown Series) at Selangor. Top Spin (ridden by jockey Jose De Souza for trainer Lim Boon Thong) defeated 5YO gelding Generous Tycoon (Generous-Assizes, by Kenmare) & Aust-bred 5YO gelding Risky Business (Danehill Dancer-Sky Watch, by Star Watch). Top Spin (who was named 2008's Singapore Champion Horse) took his record to 15 wins (including 2008's Gr1 Singapore Derby, Gr1 Kranji Mile, Gr2 Singapore Derby Trial, Gr3 Three Rings Trophy, Gr3 Singapore 4YO Mile & Gr3 Chairman's Trophy) & 10 placings (including April's Gr1 Perak Derby over 2400m, plus 2008's Singapore Gr1 Raffles Cup & Gr2 Queen Elizabeth II Cup, as well as 2007's Gr1 Singapore Gold Cup & Gr3 3YO Challenge) from 37 starts. (Jun 14)
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4 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
In Hong Kong yesterday, 4 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Sha Tin:

7YO gelding Nice King (Brief Truce-Lady Violet, by Old Crony) won over 1400m for trainer Michael Chang.
4YO entire Athenium (Arena-Frontiers, by Jade Hunter) won over 1600m for trainer Stephen Woods.
3YO entire Penglai Xianzi (Encosta de Lago-Isle Of Gibraltar, by Danehill) won over 1400m for trainer Tony Cruz. Penglai Xianzi was a $300,000 yearling at the 2008 Magic Millions Premier Sale on the Gold Coast.
4YO gelding Vaugirard (Hemingway-Basenji, by Lion Hunter) won over 1600m for Australian trainer David Hall. Vaugirard was a $20,000 yearling at the 2007 Magic Millions Perth Sale.

(Jun 7)
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11 Aust-Bred Winners In Malaysia
In Malaysia, 11 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Penang:

7YO gelding Speed Happy (Greenlander-Bright Hostess, by What A Guest) won over 1700m for trainer Kamaruddin Noordin. Speed Happy was a $12,500 yearling consigned by Oaklands Stud at the 2004 Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale & subsequently passed-in for $32,500 at the 2004 Magic Millions Queensland Horses-In-Training Sale.
4YO gelding Fly Over (Arena-Grand Furore, by Splendent) won over 1700m for trainer John McGillivray. Fly Over passed-in for $13,000 as a yearling at the 2007 Inglis/Pitt, Son & Keene Scone Sale.
3YO filly Turningold (Refuse To Bend-Gold Fame, by Made Of Gold) won over 1200m for trainer S.W.Tan. Turningold passed-in for $10,000 as a yearling at the 2008 Inglis Autumn Sale.
4YO gelding Rich Man's World (El Moxie-Lady Of Aragon, by Rustic Amber) won over 1100m for trainer K.L.Chong. Rich Man's World was a $65,000 yearling at the 2007 Magic Millions Perth Premier Sale.
6YO gelding Golden Ball (Real Jester-Golden Choice, by Snippets) won over 1100m for trainer John McGillivray. Golden Ball was a $28,000 yearling at the 2005 Magic Millions Perth Premier Sale.
3YO entire Sure We Can (Canadian Silver-Razor Edge, by Blue Razor) won over 1400m for trainer Jerome Tan. Sure We Can was passed-in as a 2YO for $36,000 at the 2008 Magic Millions Queensland Horses-In-Training Sale.
3YO gelding Agitated (Face Value-Dane's Glory, by Danehill) won over 1200m for trainer K.C.Tiang. Agitated was a $12,000 weanling consigned by Lindsay Park as agent at the 2007 Inglis Great Southern Sale & subsequently a $33,000 2YO at the 2008 NZ Bloodstock Ready-To-Run Sale.
9YO gelding Speedy Hero (Ascot Knight-Escarda Girl, by Zip Home) won over 1700m for trainer James Brogan.
5YO mare China Great (Mull Of Kintyre-Vanda Miss Joaquim, by Dash O' Pleasure) won over 1100m for trainer Richard Lines. China Great passed-in for $20,000 as a yearling at the 2006 Magic Millions Adelaide Sale.
5YO gelding Wai Kor (Dante's Fury-Brilliant Princess, by Spectrum) won over 1400m for trainer Jerome Tan.
4YO gelding Penang Legend (Sequalo-Hairspray, by Quest For Fame) won over 1100m for trainer K.C.Tiang. Penang Legend was a $30,000 yearling at the 2007 Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale & subsequently a $70,000 2YO at the 2007 Magic Millions Queensland Horses-In-Training Sale.

(May 3)
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Generous Tycoon Wins Malaysian Gr1 Perak Derby
In Malaysia, former NZ Glenmorgan Farm & Westbury Stud shuttler Generous (Caerleon-Doff The Derby, by Master Derby) added a Gr1 triumph when 5YO gelding Generous Tycoon (Generous-Assizes, by Kenmare) won the RM$500,000 (A$169,000) Gr1 Perak Derby (2400m) at Perak. Generous Tycoon (ridden by H.Gill for trainer Lim Boon Thong) defeated Australian-bred duo 5YO gelding Fighter Jet (Jetball-Watermead, by Charnwood Forest) & 6YO gelding Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic). Generous Tycoon (a NZ$30,000 2YO at the 2006 NZ Bloodstock Ready-To-Run Sale) now has 6 wins & 10 placings from 25 starts for RM$558,663 (A$187,000) earnings. (Apr 27)
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Inglis Mares Day-4: Top Lots

$130,000 10YO mare Ms Bowie (Anabaa-Iman) F.W.Mitchell
$120,000 8YO mare Anne Of Cleves (Diktat-Anna Matrushka) Patinack Farm
$100,000 7YO mare Junebug (Shovhog-Light Me Up) F.W.Mitchell
$60,000 4YO mare Borderline (Royal Academy-Snarl) Randwick Bloodstock
$58,000 8YO mare Regal Arena (Arena-Regal Chamber) Eliza Park
$57,500 8YO mare Villa Valencia (Belong To Me-Polar Maid) Lyndhurst Stud
$50,000 7YO mare Farafran (Rainbow Quest-Sahara Star) Brisbane Bloodstock

(Apr 19)
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1st Foals For Gr1-Winning Darley Shuttler New Approach
In Europe, the 1st foals by 5YO Darley shuttler New Approach (European Champion 2YO, multiple Gr1-winning 3YO & the world's highest-rated racehorse of 2008) are now on the ground, including a half-sister to unbeaten European Champion juvenile & dual Gr1-winning Darley stallion Teofilo (Galileo-Speirbhean, by Danehill). New Approach (Galileo-Park Express, by Ahonoora) recently returned to his northern hemisphere base at Dalham Hall in England, following his 1st southern hemisphere season where he covered Gr1 winners She's Archie, Star Shiraz & Zagalia, plus the dams of Gr1 winners Fashions Afield, Marble Halls & Fiumicino at Northwood Park. In addition siblings to Gr1 winners Titanic Jack, Eremein, Gold Guru, Thorn Park, Universal Queen, Tuesday Joy, Sunday Joy, Arena, Lonhro & Shot Of Thunder also form part of his 1st book of mares set to foal later in 2010. On the track, New Approach won the 2008 Gr1 English Derby & also defeated older rivals in both the Irish Gr1 Champion Stakes & UK Gr1 Champion Stakes, as well as winning the UK Gr1 Darley Dewhurst Stakes & Irish Gr1 National Stakes. (Feb 3)
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World Top 50 Racehorses (May 9-Nov 8)

1: Sea The Stars (Cape Cross-Urban Sea, by Miswaki) J.Oxx IRE 135
2: Goldikova (Anabaa-Born Gold, by Blushing Groom) F.Head FR 130
3: Rip Van Winkle (Galileo-Looking Back, by Stravinsky) A.O'Brien IRE 129
4: Fame And Glory (Montjeu-Gryada, by Shirley Heights) A.O'Brien IRE 128
4: Zenyatta (Street Cry-Vertigineux, by Kris S) J.Shirreffs US 128
6: Cavalryman (Halling-Silversword, by Highest Honor) A.Fabre FR 125
6: Conduit (Dalakhani-Well Head, by Sadler's Wells) M.Stoute GB 125
6: Gio Ponti (Tale Of The Cat-Chipeta Springs, by Alydar) C.Clement US 125
6: Rachel Alexandra (Medaglia D'Oro-Lotta Kim, by Roar) S.Asmussen US 125
6: Youmzain (Sinndar-Sadima, by Sadler's Wells) M.Channon GB 125
11: Mastercraftsman (Danehill Dancer-Starlight Dreams, by Black Tie Affair) A.O'Brien IRE 124
11: Paco Boy (Desert Style-Tappen Zee, by Sandhurst Prince) R.Hannon GB 124
13: Presious Passion (Royal Anthem-Princesa's Passion, by Marquetry) M.Hartman US 123
13: Summer Bird (Birdstone-Hong Kong Squall, by Summer Squall) T.Ice US 123
13: Twice Over (Observatory-Double Crossed, by Caerleon) H.Cecil GB 123
13: Zacinto (Dansili-Ithaca, by Distant View) M.Stoute GB 123
17: Courageous Cat (Storm Cat-Tranquility Lake, by Rahy) W.Mott US 122
17: Sacred Kingdom (Encosta de Lago-Courtroom Sweetie, by Zeditave) P.F.Yiu HK 122
17: Scenic Blast (Scenic-Daughter's Charm, by Delgado) D. Morton AUS 122
17: So You Think (High Chaparral-Triassic, by Tights) J.B.Cummings AUS 122
17: Stacelita (Monsun-Soignee, by Dashing Blade) J-C.Rouget FR 122
17: Tartan Bearer (Spectrum-Highland Gift, by Generous) M.Stoute GB 122
17: Viewed (Scenic-Lovers Knot, by Khozaam) J.B. Cummings AUS 122
17: Vision d'Etat (Chichicastenango-Uberaba, by Garde Royale) E.Libaud FR 122
17: Yeats (Sadler's Wells-Lydonville, by Top Ville) A.O'Brien IRE 122
26: Ask (Sadler's Wells-Request, by Rainbow Quest) M.Stoute GB 121
26: Casual Conquest (Hernando-Lady Luck, by Kris) D.Weld IRE 121
26: Company (Miracle Admire-Brilliant Very, by Northern Taste) H.Otonashi JPN 121
26: Delegator (Dansili-Indian Love Bird, by Efisio) B.Meehan GB 121
26: Dream Journey (Stay Gold-Oriental Art, by Mejiro Mc Queen) Y.Ikee JPN 121
26: Getaway (Monsun-Guernica, by Unfuwain) J.Hirschberger GER 121
26: Mawatheeq (Danzig-Sarayir, by Mr Prospector) M.Tregoning GB 121
26: Pocket Power (Jet Master-Stormsvlei, by Prince Florimund) M.Bass SAF 121
26: Quality Road (Elusive Quality-Kobla, by Strawberry Road) T.Pletcher US 121
26: Rocket Man (Viscount-Macrosa, by McGinty) P.Shaw SIN 121
26: Varenar (Rock Of Gibraltar-Visor, by Mr Prospector) A. De Royer Dupre FR 121
37: Aqlaam (Oasis Dream-Bourbonella, by Rainbow Quest) W.Haggas GB 120
37: Court Vision (Gulch-Weekend Storm, by Storm Bird) R.Dutrow US 120
37: Dar Re Mi (Singspiel-Darara, by Top Ville) J.Gosden GB 120
37: Gloria de Campeao (Impression-Audacity, by Clackson) P.Bary FR 120
37: Justenuffhumor (Distorted Humor-Justenuffheart, by Broad Brush) K.McLaughlin US 120
37: Le Havre (Noverre-Marie Rheinberg, by Surako) J-C.Rouget FR 120
37: Midday (Oasis Dream-Midsummer, by Kingmambo) H.Cecil GB 120
37: Mine That Bird (Birdstone-Mining My Own, by Smart Strike) B.Woolley US 120
37: Never On Sunday (Sunday Break-Hexane, by Kendor) J-C.Rouget FR 120
37: Sariska (Pivotal-Maycocks Bay, by Muhtarram) M.Bell GB 120
37: Silver Frost (Verglas-Hidden Silver, by Anabaa) Y.de Nicolay FR 120
37: Spanish Moon (El Prado-Shining Bright, by Rainbow Quest) M.Stoute GB 120
37: Viva Pataca (Marju-Comic, by Be My Chief) J.Moore HK 120
37: Vodka (Tanino Gimlet-Tanino Sister, by Rousillon) K.Sumii JPN 120
37: Whobegotyou (Street Cry-Temple Of Peace, by Carnegie) M.Kavanagh AUS 120
37: Wiener Walzer (Dynaformer-Walzerkoenigin, by Kingmambo) J.Hirschberger 120

(Nov 19)
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Headway Wins Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes
Gr1-winning stallion Charge Forward (Red Ransom-Sydney's Dream, by Bletchingly) added a Gr1 triumph when daughter Headway (Charge Forward-Chatelaine, by Flying Spur) gained the judge's decision against the males in a 3-way photo-finish to the $500,000 Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) for 3YOs at Flemington. Headway (ridden by Luke Nolen for trainer Peter Moody) snatched victory by a nose in the last stride over the gelding King Pulse (Canny Lad-Pleasure Ground, by Arena) with a further short-halfhead to the colt Shellscrape (Dane Shadow-Kisma, by Snippets). Headway (a $175,000 yearling consigned from Turangga Farm at the 2008 Easter Sale in Sydney) finished her 2YO season as top filly on the ANZ Classifications (with a rating of 107) & overall now has 4 wins (also including March's Gr3 Sweet Embrace Stakes over 1200m at Randwick & February's Listed Chairman's Stakes over 1100m at Caulfield) & 4 runners-up (including last start's Gr3 Thoroughbred Club Stakes over 1200m at Caulfield on October 10, plus August's Listed Quezette Stakes over 1100m at Caulfield & April's Gr1 Golden Slipper Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill Gardens) from 10 starts for $1,124,888 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) Meanwhile a full-brother to Headway (consigned from Turangga Farm) is set to go under the hammer at January's Yearling Sale at the Gold Coast. (Nov 2)
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Boutique Victorian Property For Sale
One of Australia’s leading Arabian studs Hawley Arabians has decided to down-size & has placed its 100-acre farm in Victoria on the market. Situated at Nilma North near Warragul, the boutique property is 75 minutes from Melbourne & 30 minutes from the future Pakenham racing complex. Featuring a separate up-market homestead, self-contained office building, barn, arena, hay sheds & cattle yards, it has abundant year-round grass & water & could be used as a small breeding farm or for spelling & agistment. It can be viewed at www.nilmadreaming.com. (Oct 28)
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Whobegotyou Enters World Top 50 Ratings
Australian 4YO Whobegotyou (Street Cry-Temple Of Peace, by Carnegie) has entered the list of the world's 50 best racehorses in the latest assessments from the World Thoroughbred Rankings. Whobegotyou (who won Saturday's Gr1 Yalumba Stakes at Caulfield: see details below) earned a 119 rating for his win in the Gr2 Dato' Tan Chin Nam Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley in Melbourne on September 12. Meanwhile Scenic Blast (Scenic-Daughter's Charm, by Delgado) remains the highest-rated Australian-trained horse on 122 (for his win in the UK Gr1 King's Stand Stakes over 5 furlongs at Royal Ascot in June). Australian-bred horses remain the top-ranked sprinters in the world, with Hong Kong-trained Sacred Kingdom (Encosta de Lago-Courtroom Sweetie, by Zeditave) also on 122, ahead of Singapore-trained Rocket Man (Viscount-Macrosa, by McGinty) on 121. The other Australian horse in the listings is recently sprinter Takeover Target (Celtic Swing-Shady Stream, by Archregent) on 119. The World listings are headed by boom Irish 3YO Sea The Stars on 135. The Top 50 horses are:

1: Sea The Stars (J.Oxx Ireland) 135
2: Goldikova (F.Head France) 130
3: Fame And Glory (A.O'Brien Ireland) 129
3: Rip Van Winkle (A.O'Brien Ireland) 129
5: Cavalryman (A.Fabre France) 125
5: Conduit (M.Stoute UK) 125
5: Mastercraftsman (A.O'Brien Ireland) 125
5: Rachel Alexandra (S.Asmussen US) 125
5: Youmzain (M.Channon UK) 125
5: Zenyatta (J.Shirreffs US) 125
11: Paco Boy (R.Hannon UK) 124
12: Zacinto (M.Stoute UK) 123
13: Sacred Kingdom (P.F.Yiu HK) 122
13: Scenic Blast (D.Morton Aust) 122
13: Stacelita (J-C.Rouget France) 122
13: Summer Bird (T.Ice US) 122
13: Tartan Bearer (M.Stoute UK) 122
13: Vision d'Etat (E.Libaud France) 122
13: Yeats (A.O'Brien Ireland) 122
20: Ask (M.Stoute UK) 121
20: Casual Conquest (D.Weld Ireland) 121
20: Delegator (B.Meehan UK) 121
20: Dream Journey (Y.Ikee Japan) 121
20: Getaway (J.Hirschberger Germany) 121
20: Gio Ponti (C.Clement US) 121
20: Mine That Bird (B.Woolley US) 121
20: Pocket Power (M.Bass South Africa) 121
20: Rocket Man (P.Shaw Singapore) 121
20: Varenar (A.De Royer Dupre France) 121
30: Aqlaam (W.Haggas UK) 120
30: Dar Re Mi (J.Gosden UK) 120
30: Deep Sky (M.Kon Japan) 120
30: Gloria de Campeao (P.Bary France) 120
30: Le Havre (J-C Rouget France) 120
30: Never On Sunday (J-C Rouget France) 120
30: Presvis (L.Cumani UK) 120
30: Sariska (M.Bell UK) 120
30: Silver Frost (Y.de Nicolay France) 120
30: Spanish Moon (M.Stoute UK) 120
30: Vodka (K.Sumii Japan) 120
30: Wiener Walzer (J.Hirschberger Germany) 120
42: Alandi (J.Oxx Ireland) 119
42: Careless Jewel (J.Carroll US) 119
42: Fabulous Strike (T.Beattie US) 119
42: Icon Project (M.Wolfson US) 119
42: Kodiak Kowboy (S.Asmussen US) 119
42: Macho Again (D.Stewart US) 119
42: Matsurida Gogh (S.Kunieda Japan) 119
42: Musket Man (D.Ryan US) 119
42: Quality Road (T.Pletcher US) 119
42: Quijano (P.Schiergen Germany) 119
42: Richard's Kid (B.Baffert US) 119
42: Shalanaya (M.Delzangles France) 119
42: Takeover Target (J.Janiak Aust) 119
42: Twice Over (H.Cecil UK) 119
42: Whobegotyou (M.Kavanagh Aust) 119
42: Zensational (B.Baffert US) 119

(Oct 12)
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High Chaparral Adds Irish Black-Type
In Ireland overnight, NZ Windsor Park's Derby-winning Coolmore shuttler & 6-time Gr1 victor High Chaparral (Sadler's Wells-Kasora, by Darshaan) added a juvenile black-type success when daughter Lady Lupus (High Chaparral-Lady Icarus, by Rainbow Quest) scored a 0.75-length victory in the €46,500 (A$79,000) Listed Lanwades & Staffordstown Studs Stakes (9 furlongs) for 2YO fillies at The Curragh. Lady Lupus (ridden by Johnny Murtagh for trainer Aidan O'Brien) defeated Atasari (Whipper-Azra, by Danehill) & UK-bred Akdarena (Hernando-Akdariya, by Shirley Heights). (Oct 12)
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Varenar Wins French Gr1 Foret
European Horse-Of-The-Year & 7-time Gr1-winning Coolmore shuttler Rock Of Gibraltar (Danehill-Offshore Boom, by Be My Guest) added a Gr1 triumph when Aga Khan-bred 3YO colt Varenar (Rock Of Gibraltar-Visor, by Mr Prospector) scored by a short-head against older rivals in the €250,000 (A$425,000) Gr1 Prix de la Foret (1400m) at Longchamp. Varenar (ridden by Stephane Pasquier for trainer Alain de Royer-Dupre) defeated US-bred 3YO filly & stable-mate Sweet Hearth (Touch Gold-Sweet Gold, by Gilded Time) & Irish-bred 4YO mare Goldikova (Anabaa-Born Gold, by Blushing Groom). Overall Varenar now has 4 wins & 5 placings (including runner-up in both September's Gr3 prix Du Pin over 1400m at Longchamp & June's Gr3 Prix De La Porte Maillot over 1400m at Longchamp) from 10 starts for €243,525 (A$414,000) earnings. (Oct 6)
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Run For Wilson Wins NSW Breeders Plate
European champion 4-time Gr1-winning Darley shuttle stallion Shamardal (Giant's Causeway-Helsinki, by Machiavellian) added a juvenile black-type quinella when colt Run For Wilson (Shamardal-Ocean Bridge, by Dolphin Street) scored a 1.75-lengths victory on debut in the $100,000 Listed NSW Breeders Plate (1000m) for 2YO colts & geldings at Randwick. Run For Wilson (ridden by Blake Shinn for trainer Jason Coyle) defeated fellow colt Jigsaws (Shamardal-Picture Puzzle, by Gone West) & the gelding Gold Arena (Arena-Gold Cachet, by Mister C). Run For Wilson (a $22,500 yearling at the 2009 Melbourne Premier Sale) earned $60,000 for his initial victory. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) (Oct 6)
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Captain Rio Adds Irish Black-Type
Also in Ireland overnight, NZ Westbury Stud shuttler Captain Rio (Pivotal-Beloved Visitor, by Miswaki) added a juvenile black-type success when daughter Corcovada (Captain Rio-Misty Mountain, by Namaqualand) scored by a short-head in the €66,500 (A$113,000) Listed Flame Of Tara Stakes (6 furlongs) for 2YO fillies at The Curragh. Corcovada (ridden by Fran Berry for trainer Eoin Harty) defeated Sense Of Purpose (Galileo-Super Gift, by Darshaan) & UK-bred Akdarena (Hernando-Akdariya, by Shirley Heights). Overall she now has 2 wins & a runner-up from 6 starts. (Sep 14)
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German Yearlings Day-2: Top Lots

€240,000 (A$408,000) Monsun-Salka colt (J.Albrecht)
€180,000 (A$306,000) Lando-Goonda filly (M.Rulec)
€180,000 (A$306,000) Shirocco-Serenata colt (J.Albrecht)
€150,000 (A$255,000) Tertullian-Birthday Night colt (Shadwell)
€150,000 (A$255,000) Konigstiger-Win For Us colt (R.Plersch)
€130,000 (A$221,000) Nayef-Arduinna colt (Shadwell)
€120,000 (A$204,000) High Chaparral-Minor Point colt (IVA Alles)
€120,000 (A$204,000) Big Shuffle-Molly Dancer colt (J.Albrecht)
€80,000 (A$136,000) Shirocco-Waconda colt (J.Ferguson)
€70,000 (A$119,000) Shirocco-Zephyrine filly (B.Olsson)
€64,000 (A$109,000) Sholokhov-Wonderful Dreams colt (GHS)
€61,000 (A$104,000) Samum-Anthurium colt (J.Brumitt)
€61,000 (A$104,000) Kyllachy-Karena filly (Charvat Group)
€61,000 (A$104,000) Konigstiger-Quetena filly (J.P.Deroubaix)
€61,000 (A$104,000) Black Sam Bellamy-Siberienne colt (A.Woehler)
€61,000 (A$104,000) Oratorio-Tech Engine colt (IVA Alles)
€61,000 (A$104,000) Lord Of England-Ticinella colt (GHS)
€60,000 (A$102,000) Samum-Dramraire Mist colt (H.Steinmetz)
€55,000 (A$94,000) Oasis Dream-Desca colt (BBA Germany)
€55,000 (A$94,000) Royal Applause-Macara filly (W.Hickst)
€55,000 (A$94,000) Lomitas-Nobilissima filly (A.Jacobs)
€55,000 (A$94,000) Tiger Hill-Waldblume colt (J.Travnicek)
€55,000 (A$94,000) Martillo-Nightdance colt (Sauren)
€52,000 (A$88,000) Samum-Jumble filly (A.Woehler)

(Sep 7)
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Inglis Scone Mares: Top 10 Lots

$90,000 7YO mare L'Artiste (Peintre Celebre-Glittering Girl) M.Wallace
$60,000 4YO mare Menaka (Montjeu-Daralimara) R.Wylie
$52,000 7YO mare Imtops (High Rolling-Evening Line) K.Moore
$46,000 4YO mare Supriya (Flying Spur-Highest Cool) Inglis as agent
$40,000 4YO mare Enduja (Encosta de Lago-Caraniya) Glastonbury Farm
$37,500 5YO mare Salon Lumiere (Rock Of Gibraltar-Enlightenment) B.Rogers
$33,000 4YO mare Preview Scene (Zeditave-Preview) Amarina Farm
$32,000 4YO mare Selena (Arena-Electrique) Amarina Farm
$32,000 5YO mare Describe (Red Ransom-Desert Orchid) N.Semple
$27,500 4YO mare Rasana (Redoute's Choice-Arrabeea) Inglis as agent

(Aug 31)
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Battlefield Wins Ramornie Handicap
Former star Australian sprinter & Gr1-winning Coolmore shuttler Choisir (Danehill Dancer-Great Selection, by Lunchtime) added a black-type success when fancied 3YO gelding Battlefield (Choisir-Charming Charge, by Rory's Jester) won the $75,000 Listed Ramornie Handicap (1200m) at Grafton on the NSW north coast. Battlefield (ridden by Daniel Ganderton for trainer Paul Messara) defeated 7YO gelding Forestreno (Shinko Forest-Santreno Lass, by Pride Of Karioi) & 4YO gelding Attackum (Pins-Macarena, by Kaapstad). Battlefield (a $300,000 yearling consigned by Glentree Downs at the 2007 Premier Sale in Melbourne) is now undefeated from his last 4 starts with 5 career wins (including the $75,000 Listed Ascot Handicap over 1200m at Eagle Farm in Brisbane on July 4) & a placing from 7 starts for $203,050 earnings. (Jul 16)
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Testa Rossa Adds German Black-Type
In Germany overnight, Vinery Stud stallion Testa Rossa (Perugino-Bo Dapper, by Sir Dapper) added a black-type success when 4YO mare big Monologue (Testa Rossa-Baracoa, by Llandaff) scored a half-length victory in the €26,000 (A$47,000) Listed Preis Der Union Investment (1600m) for mares 4YO & up at Frankfurt. Big Monologue (ridden by Fabrice Vernon for trainer Henri-Alex Pantall) defeated French-bred 4YO mare Masquenada (Muhtathir-Macarena, by Platini) & fellow 4YO mare Tekoa (Zieten-Thyatira, by Bakharoff). Last year Big Monologue also finished runner-up in Germany's Listed Preis Der Firma Jungheinrich Gabelstapler (1600m) at Hannover & overall now has 4 wins & 3 placings from 16 starts. (Jun 12)
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3 Aust-Bred Winners In New Zealand
Also in New Zealand yesterday, 2 other Australian-bred gallopers (in addition to Rio Fortune) scored at Foxton:

4YO gelding Carisbrooke (Arena-Umafrend, by Umatilla) won over 2000m at Foxton for trainers Richard & Chris Otto.
4YO mare Lago Rider (Encosta de Lago-Hard Rider, by Maroof) won over 1600m at Foxton for trainer Lisa Latta. Lago Rider was passed-in for $80,000 as a yearling at the 2006 Inglis Premier Sale in Melbourne.

(Jun 2)
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Lingfield Hotel & Country Club To Open in 2010
UK Lingfield racecourse's modernisation push "reached the traditional topping-out stage, when officials from owner Arena Leisure & franchiser Marriott joined the architects, designers, builders & local grandees to celebrate progress on the hotel, conference & leisure project," reported racingpost.com. The L-shaped track-side venture (a 116-bed 4-star hotel, spa, swimming pool & golf clubhouse) "is costing £25 million (A$52m) with a further £4 million (A$8.3m) being spent on improving other facilities". Arena chief executive Mark Elliott revealed the site (which will open in a year's time) would be known as the Marriott-Lingfield Park hotel & country club & was intended to be "a complete leisure & business destination" adding racing, golf & fitness facilities to 5-star conference & event capacity. (May 7)
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Marchinski Wins Clissold Stakes
Yarraman Park sire Magic Albert (Zeditave-Sally Lou, by Salier) added a group success (& 5th individual stakes-winner) when 3YO gelding Marchinski (Magic Albert-Elishir, by Spectacular Spy) scored a 1.75-lengths victory against older rivals in the $125,000 Gr3 Clissold Stakes (1200m) at Randwick. Marchinski (ridden by Grant Buckley for trainer Tracey Bartley) defeated 4YO gelding Kenny's World (Kenny's Best Pal-See The Stars, by Mr Henrysee) & 4YO mare Raise (Arena-Boisterous Lady, by Rivotious). Marchinski (a $100,000 yearling at the 2007 Classic Sale in Sydney & subsequently a $125,000 2YO at the 2007 Inglis Christmas Sale in Sydney) now has 3 wins & 3 placings from 7 starts for $137,250 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) (Feb 16)
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Aust-Bred Top Spin Singapore 2008 Champ Horse
In Singapore, Lomar Park Stud's dual Gr1-winning stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) received a significant boost when Australian-bred 5YO gelding Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic) was named 2008 Singapore Champion Horse. Top Spin (trained by Laurie Laxon) was the dominant force in the middle-distance races in 2008 with 6 wins (all at Group level): Gr3 Three Rings Trophy, Gr3 Singapore 4YO Mile, Gr3 Chairman's Trophy, Gr2 Singapore Derby Trial, Gr1 Singapore Derby & Gr1 Kranji Mile (plus 3rd in the Gr1 Raffles Cup & Gr2 Queen Elizabeth II Cup). During the season Top Spin earned more than S$1.4 million (A$1.43m) for the Lim's Stable (headed by Lim Siah Mong). (Feb 10)
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UK Track Great Leighs Racing Again In 6 Weeks
Great Leighs racecourse (the 1st completely new racecourse in Britain for 80 years) which was "crushed under an avalanche of debts when forced to close its doors" last week "should be racing again, under new ownership, in around 6 weeks' time," reported racingpost.com. That was "the firm indication from Deloitte's corporate finance partner Carlton Siddle, who was officially called in last week when the dreams of track founder John Holmes were broken by financial difficulties, forcing the Essex track into administration". Siddle confirmed "potential buyers are circling", with "Arena Leisure the 2-1 favourite from other racecourse groupings & Ladbrokes quoted at odds of 8-1". Siddle noted: "We have already been approached by a number of parties, all of whom wish to continue racing at Great Leighs. We have a duty to creditors to realise the most advantageous amount from the sale of the assets & Great Leighs is being marketed as a going concern as a racecourse. We are not marketing it as a break-up & the principal interest we have had so far has acknowledged that." Siddle's process "is aimed at culminating in a sale in the middle of next month". (Jan 23)
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Inglis Classic Sale Now On-Line
The 607-lot catalogue for the 2009 Classic Yearling Sale at Newmarket in Sydney (over 3 sessions from February 8-10) is now on-line. The catalogue features yearlings by 114 individual sires (the majority of whom are BOBS eligible) including Magic Albert (18), Catbird (15), Arena (15), Choisir (14), Royal Academy (13), Canny Lad (11), Mossman (11), Beautiful Crown (11), Commands (11), Secret Savings (10), Tale Of The Cat (8), Hussonet (7), Rock Of Gibraltar (6), Street Cry (6), Anabaa (5), Flying Spur (4), Zeditave (4) & Honours List (1). Among the freshman sires, 22 are represented headed by Snippetson (17), Benicio (14), Oratorio (14), Bradbury's Luck (11) & Foreplay (11). (Nov 28)
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3 Aust-Bred Winners In Hong Kong
Meanwhile in Hong Kong last night, 3 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Happy Valley:

5YO gelding Classic Reunion (Fusaichi Pegasus-Rose Of Danehill, by Danehill) won over 1650m for expatriate Australian trainer John Moore. Classic Reunion was a $200,000 yearling at the 2005 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney.
5YO gelding Super Surprise (Fusaichi Pegasus-Miss Marbles, by Lure) won over 1800m for trainer David Ferraris.
6YO gelding Laser Tiger (Arena-Alsatia, by Marauding) won over 1200m for Australian trainer David Hall. Laser Tiger was a $66,000 yearling consigned by Lomar Park at the 2004 Inglis Classic Sale in Sydney.

(Nov 27)
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Chevron Wins Singapore Gr1 Raffles Cup
In Singapore last night, Irish-bred 5YO gelding Chevron (Medicean-Lishaway, by Polish Precedent) scored a 1.3-lengths victory in the S$500,000 (A$500,000) weight-for-age Gr1 Raffles Cup (1800m) ay Kranji. Chevron (ridden by Saimee Jumaat for trainer Charles Leck) defeated Australian-bred 4YO gelding The Hornet (High Yield-Millennium Miss, by Flying Spur) & Australian-bred 5YO gelding Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic). Chevron clocked 1min 48.0sec (just 0.7sec outside the course record) & took his record to 9 wins (also including 2007's Gr2 Singapore Derby Trial over 1600m) & 4 placings (including last month's Gr1 Kranji Mile over 1600m & September's Gr3 Committee's Prize over 1600m, plus 2007's Gr1 Patrons' Bowl over 1400m) from 21 starts for over S$1 million (A$1 million) prize-money. (Nov 10)
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Kentucky-Bred Deepak Peru Horse-Of-Year
In Peru, Kentucky-bred Deepak (Pikepass-Unbridled Queen, by Unbridled) who won March's prestigious Gr1 Clasico Asociacion Latinoamericana de Jockey Clubes (South America's most important weight-for-age race for that continent's top handicap horses) held this year at Lima's Hipodromo de Monterrico in Peru "was honored as Peru's Horse-Of-The-Year & Champion Older Male on dirt for the 2007-08 Southern Hemisphere season during presentations of the Postin Awards" reported thoroughbredtimes.com. Other divisional champions were: Yamil Junior (champion miler); Jesus Manuel (champion sprinter); Allianz Arena (older female on dirt); Sza Sza Gabor (older turf female); Dushanbe (champion grass horse); Tomcito (3YO colt); Granizo (3YO male on grass); Morena (3YO female on dirt); Democracia (3YO filly on turf); Drogba (2YO male); Maitena (2YO filly); Farallon P (champion sire); & Charytin (champion broodmare). (Nov 5)
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Top Spin Half-Sister At Magic Millions January
A half-sister to the weekend's Singapore Gr1 Kranji Mile-winning Australian-bred 5YO gelding Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic) is catalogued for the Yearling Sale in January. Top Spin took his record to 14 wins (also including 2008's Gr1 Singapore Derby, Gr2 Singapore Derby Trial, Gr3 Chairman's Trophy, Gr3 Three Rings Trophy & Gr3 Singapore 4YO Mile) & 7 placings from 23 starts for S$2 million (A$1.6m) earnings. His half-sister (by Snippetson) is among the Magic Millions draft from Raheen Stud; their dam Gas (who raced only once) is a half-sister to Gr1 Victoria Oaks winner Tributes. (Oct 22)
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Aust-Bred Top Spin Wins Singapore Gr1 Kranji Mile
In Singapore yesterday, Lomar Park Stud's dual Gr1-winning stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) added Gr1 triumph when Australian-bred 5YO gelding Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic) scored a 1.25-lengths victory in the S$500,000 (A$400,000) Gr1 Kranji Mile (1600m). Top Spin (ridden by Australian jockey Noel Callow for Kiwi trainer Laurie Laxon) defeated favoured fellow 5YO gelding Chevron (Medicean-Lishaway, by Polish Precedent) & Australian-bred 4YO gelding The Hornet (High Yield-Millennium Miss, by Flying Spur). Previously in 2008 at Kranji, Top Spin won July's Gr1 Singapore Derby (2000m), June's Gr2 Singapore Derby Trial (1600m), March's Gr3 Chairman's Trophy (1800m), plus both February's Gr3 Three Rings Trophy (1400m) & Gr3 Singapore 4YO Mile (1600m); & in April he finished 3rd in the Gr2 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2000m). Overall Top Spin now has 14 wins & 7 placings (including all 3 legs of Singapore's 2007 3YO Challenge, plus November's Gr1 Singapore Gold Cup over 2200m) from 23 starts for over S$2 million (A$1.6m) earnings. (Oct 20)
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Dolphin Jo Wins Winning Edge Stakes
Independent Stallions Victoria sire Dolphin Street (Bluebird-Or Vision, by Irish River) added a group success when 6YO gelding Dolphin Joe (Dolphin Street-High Rent, by Belligerent) scored a 1-length victory in the $200,000 Gr2 Winning Edge Presentation Stakes (2400m) at Caulfield. Dolphin Jo (ridden by Clare Lindop for trainer Terry O'Sullivan) defeated 5YO gelding The Wolverine (Stravinsky-Arena Pride, by Nassipour) & 7YO gelding Cefalu (Dushyantor-Cristal, by Semenenko). Dolphin Jo now has 5 wins (also including 2007's Listed The Bart Cummings over 2530m at Flemington, plus 2006's Listed VRC St Leger over 2800m at Flemington) & 8 placings (including 2007's Listed Naturalism Stakes over 2000m at Caulfield & Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes over 3200m at Sandown) from 38 starts for $658,175 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) (Oct 13)
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IFHA Debates Synthetic Surfaces
In Europe, "contrasting views on the future of synthetic tracks were expressed at the meeting of the International Federation Of Horseracing Authorities in Paris" (following last weekend's Arc de Triomphe meeting at Longchamp) reported bloodhorse.com. Ian Renton (boss of Arena Leisure which owns British all-weather tracks Lingfield, Wolverhampton & Southwell) "was upbeat about the prospects of Gr1 races being held at these venues in the near future". But Jamie Martin (vice president of Canada's flagship Woodbine track in Toronto) said that "despite Santa Anita holding the US Breeders' Cup World Championships on the new surface later this month, the introduction of synthetic racetrack materials over the past 2 years had come to a halt in North America". (For an extended report on the various opinions expressed, click on the link in The Great Debate panel on the right-hand side of this page.) (Oct 10)
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10 Aust-Breds Win In Singapore
In Singapore, 10 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Kranji:

4YO gelding Remy (Rubiton-Fine Glass, by Flying Spur) won over 1400m for Australian trainer Don Baertschiger. Remy was a $25,000 yearling at the 2006 Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale.
4YO gelding Mighty Lad (Canny Lad-Princess Marigold, by Yeats) won over 1400m for trainer Patrick Shaw. Mighty Lad was a $50,000 yearling at the 2006 Magic Millions Queensland Premier Sale & subsequently a $115,000 2YO at the 2006 Magic Millions Queensland Horses-In-Training Sale.
5YO gelding Jasper (Arena-Tudor Lane, by Varick) won over 1100m for trainer H.K.Tan.
6YO gelding The Big Gee (Strategic-Lin O'Dee, by Euclase) won over 1200m for Australian trainer Steven Burridge.
4YO gelding Golden Number (Jeune-Island Drum, by Turtle Island) won over 1400m for trainer L.Khoo. Golden Number was a $32,000 yearling at the 2006 Magic Millions Perth Premier Sale.
4YO gelding Lucky Wish (Palace Reign-Babylon Sister, by Jevington) won over 1400m for trainer David Hill. Lucky Wish was a $12,000 2YO at the 2006 Magic Millions Perth Horses-In-Training Sale.
3YO gelding Gutsy Chief (Blackfriars-Tropical Touch, by Pago Pago) won over 1200m for trainer H.K.Tan. Gutsy Chief was a $40,000 yearling at the 2007 Magic Millions Perth Premier Sale.
4YO gelding Ribeiro (French Deputy-Ribe, by Danehill) won over 1600m for Australian trainer Michael Freedman. Ribeiro was a $200,000 yearling at the 2006 Magic Millions Premier Sale on the Gold Coast.
5YO gelding Gust (Langfuhr-Green Genes, by Celtic Swing) won over 1400m for Australian trainer John Meagher. Gust was a $6,500 weanling at the 2004 Inglis Melbourne June Sale & subsequently passed-in for $13,000 as a 2YO at the 2005 NZ Bloodstock South Island Sale.
3YO gelding I Tawt I Taw (Tale Of The Cat-Princess Zakynthos, by Spectacular Spy) won over 1200m for trainer Michael Freedman. I Tawt I Taw was a $160,000 yearling at the 2007 Inglis Classic Sale.

(Oct 7)
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1st Foals By Gr1 Star Valixir
The 1st foals by NSW's Werombi-based Lomar Park Stud 7YO sire & dual European Gr1-winning stallion Valixir (Trempolino-Vadlamixa, by Linamix) have arrived & include progeny from: Elegant Jewel (full-sister to Super Elegant); Regal Arena (full-sister to Regal Cheer); Regal Chamber (dam of Regal Cheer); Royal Palm (3/4-sister to Virage De Fortune); & top racemare Moments Pleasure. Lomar manager Paul Davies noted the initial foals "are very much in keeping with the Sharpen Up (Valixir's grand-sire) mould & 30% of Sharpen Up's foals won as 2YOs." Valixir is standing the 2008 season at Lomar Park for $18,700. Valixir retired with 8 wins from 18 starts, including victories in both the 2006 UK Gr1 Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot & French Gr1 Prix d'Ispahan. His family includes champion miler Vahorimix & US Gr1 Breeders' Cup Mile winner Val Royal. (Sep 23)
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UK Yearlings Final Average Down 22%
Overall at the Doncaster St Leger Festival Sale, turnover fell 42% to £1,244,699 (A$2.6m) on a smaller catalogue & the £11,697 (A$24,500) average dropped 22%. The £10,000 (A$21,000) median was down only £250 (A$525) & the increased attendance sale saw a clearance rate of 73%. Doncaster managing director Henry Beeby summed up: "Satisfied. That is the word that would sum up the last 2 days trade for the newest sale on the oldest date in the DBS sales calendar. The market is selective, but bring a likely sort in to the sales arena & competition is as fierce as ever. Whilst we have failed to match last year's figures, the consensus among our vendors was that they were happy with the trade, pin-hookers made profits & the unique St Leger Sales atmosphere was backed up by plenty of potential buyers viewing proceedings. Given world-wide economic trends that has to mean satisfied is a fair reflection. A clearance rate of 73% & a median that was essentially identical to last year tell the real story & while the sale is down, we purposely took fewer horses so a turnover comparison is irrelevant. We firmly believe the St Leger Festival Sales have a real future as a commercial alternative to some in the autumn sales calendar & the competition for places endorse that view. It occupies a unique date in the calendar, is well attended & will pump out the winners as it did from last year's 1st catalogue." (Sep 15)
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Deauville Yearlings Day-1: $1.105m Rock Of Gibraltar Filly
A "new player in the Arqana sales arena was Prince Mitaab bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud (son of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia) who purchased 5 lots under the name of SKAS" noted racingpost.co.uk. They included a filly for €650,000 (A$1.105m) by Coolmore's 7-time Gr1-winning shuttler Rock Of Gibraltar (out of Machiavellian mare Pharmacist) consigned from Ballylinch Stud. The filly is a half-sister to multiple Gr1-winner Red Rocks & "is likely to join Andre Fabre". (Aug 18)
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Duporth Wins San Domenico Stakes
On the Australian track, Vinery Stud shuttler Red Ransom (Roberto-Arabia, by Damascus) added a group success when lightly-raced colt Duporth (Red Ransom-Staging, by Success Express) returned from a 15-weeks spell to score a 0.75-length victory in the $125,000 Gr3 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) for 3YOs at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney. Duporth (ridden by Hugh Bowman for trainer Anthony Cummings) defeated fellow colts Whitefriars (Arena-Alsatia, by Marauding) & Atomic Force (Danehill Dancer-Show Of Force, by Luskin Star). Duporth now has 1 win from 3 starts for $91,850 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) (Aug 11)
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Top Spin Wins Gr1 Singapore Derby
In Singapore yesterday, Lomar Park Stud's dual Gr1-winning stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) added a major group success when Australian-bred 4YO gelding Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic) scored a facile win in the S$1 million (A$800,000) Gr1 Singapore Derby (2000m) at Kranji. Ridden by Noel Callow for trainer Laurie Laxon, Top Spin defeated Japanese-bred 4YO gelding El Dorado (Stay Gold-White Leap, by White Muzzle) by 3 lengths. A short margin back in 3rd was Michael Freedman-trained fellow 4YO gelding Stedman (Second Empire-Surfside Lay, by Pago Pago). The victory came on the heels of Top Spin's win in the S$300,000 (A$240,000) Gr2 Singapore Derby Trial (1600m) for 4YOs at Kranji in late June. Earlier this season Top Spin won 3 successive Gr3 events at Kranji: March's Gr3 Chairman's Trophy (1800m), plus both February's Gr3 Three Rings Trophy (1400m) & Gr3 Singapore 4YO Mile (1600m); & in April he finished 3rd in the Gr2 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2000m). Overall Top Spin now has 13 wins & 7 placings (also including all 3 legs of Singapore's 2007 3YO Challenge, plus November's Gr1 Singapore Gold Cup over 2200m) from 21 starts. In his only unplaced run he finished 4th, beaten just over a length. (Jul 14)
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My Lady's Chamber Heading To Breeding Barn
Trainer Bill Prain announced his star 4YO mare My Lady's Chamber (Arena-Queen's Suite, by Marauding) is a "still in the paddock & a 99% chance" of being retired & mated this spring with dual European Gr1-winning stallion Valixir (Trempolino-Vadlamixa, by Linamix) at part-owner Fred Peisah's Lomar Park Stud. My Lady's Chamber won February's Listed National Sprint (1400m) at Canberra, as well as placing in the Gr1 Flight Stakes (1600m), Gr2 Tea Rose Stakes (1500m), Gr2 Furious Stakes (1400m), Gr3 Hidden Dragon Doomben Roses Plate (2020m) & Listed Epona Stakes (1900m) for over $310,000 earnings. (Jun 26)
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Aust-Bred Arena Son Wins Singapore Gr2
In Singapore yesterday, Lomar Park Stud's dual Gr1-winning stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) added a group success when Australian-bred 4YO gelding Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic) scored a 2.25-lengths victory in the S$300,000 (A$240,000) Gr2 Singapore Derby Trial (1600m) for 4YOs at Kranji. Top Spin (ridden by Australian jockey Noel Callow for Kiwi trainer Laurie Laxon) defeated front-running 4YO gelded stable-mate Ace And Aces (Howbaddouwantit-Sky Mist, by Sky Chase) & fellow Australian-bred 4YO gelding Fantastic Owners (Fantastic Light-Queen Of State, by Volksraad). Earlier this season Top Spin won 3 successive Gr3 events at Kranji: March's Gr3 Chairman's Trophy (1800m), plus both February's Gr3 Three Rings Trophy (1400m) & Gr3 Singapore 4YO Mile (1600m); & in April he finished 3rd in the Gr2 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2000m). Overall Top Spin now has 12 wins & 7 placings (also including all 3 legs of Singapore's 2007 3YO Challenge, plus November's Gr1 Singapore Gold Cup over 2200m) from 20 starts for S$1.2 million (A$960,000) prize-money. (Jun 23)
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Camden Park Leads Flying Spur On Singapore Sires Table
Meanwhile ill-fated South African stallion Camden Park (courtesy of the single victory by star son Jay Peg in the recent Gr1 Singapore Airlines International Cup) leads last season's -based Australian champion sire Flying Spur & former Coolmore shuttler Thunder Gulch on the Singapore General Sires Table (to May 28) according to arion.co.nz. The current Top 20 (by prize-money) are:

Camden Park (A.P. Indy-Danzig Island, by Danzig) S$1,710,000
Flying Spur (Danehill-Rolls, by Mr Prospector) S$720,457
Thunder Gulch (Gulch-Line Of Thunder, by Storm Bird) S$662,239
Pins (Snippets-No Finer, by Kaoru Star) S$626,236
Celtic Swing (Damister-Celtic Ring, by Welsh Pageant) S$570,000
O'Reilly (Last Tycoon-Courtza, by Pompeii Court) S$539,913
Scenic (Sadler's Wells-Idyllic, by Foolish Pleasure) S$418,306
Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) S$391,307
Mellifont (Woodman-Fairy Dancer, by Nijinsky) S$385,379
Carry The Flag (Tenby-Tamassos, by Dance In Time) S$339,045
Mujahid (Danzig-Elrafa Ah, by Storm Cat) S$307,500
Sandtrap (Irish River-Timely Reserve, by Nureyev) S$285,969
Van Nistelrooy (Storm Cat-Halory, by Halo) S$284,657
Langfuhr (Danzig-Sweet Briar Too, by Briartic) S$269,397
Zerpour (Darshaan-Zerzaya, by Beldale Flutter) S$268,701
Citidancer (Lomond-Mrs McArdy, by Tribal Chief) S$255,712
Kashani (Danzig-Kashan, by Damascus) S$252,059
Pentire (Be My Guest-Gull Nook, by Mill Reef) S$244,548
Jeune (Kalaglow-Youthful, by Green Dancer) S$236,190
Howbaddouwantit (Rahy-Fair To The Wind, by Nijinsky) S$225,064

(May 30)
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Wembley Wins Inglis Challenge
Lomar Park stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) added a juvenile feature race success when front-running gelded son Wembley (Arena-Dazzling Dawn, by Splendent) scored a 1.75-lengths victory in the $80,000 2008 Challenge (1300m) for 2YOs at Scone. Favourite Wembley (ridden by Corey Brown for trainer Tas Morton) defeated the colt Lotseventy (Choisir-Grey Jest, by Rory's Jester) & filly Cloudcatcher (Catcher In The Rye-Cloudlet, by Zephyr Zip). Wembley (a $26,000 yearling at the 2007 Inglis/HTBA Scone Sale) now has 1 win & 3 placings (including both April's Listed Fernhill Handicap over 1600m at Randwick & Listed T.L.Baillieu Handicap over 1400m at Randwick) from 7 starts for $111,450 earnings. (May 26)
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Darley Offer For AJC Oaks Winner Rena's Lady
Meanwhile Darley Australia is "still on the acquisition trail with a reported extensive 7-figure offer for 2007 Gr1 AJC Oaks winner Rena's Lady," noted thoroughbrednews.co.nz. Darley (which finalised its take-over of Woodlands Stud last week for a reported $500 million) is "still on the hunt for well-credentialed mares to complement its stallion ranks that now include the successful Woodlands Stud sires Commands, Canny Lad, Octagonal & young sire Lonhro, as well as its own world-class line up". Rena's Lady (Arena-Boisterous Lady, by Rivotious) was originally a $72,500 yearling consigned by Broadwater Farm at the 2006 Classic Sale in Sydney; on the track the now 4YO mare has recorded 3 wins (including the 2007 Gr1 AJC Oaks over 2400m at Randwick & Gr3 Adrian Knox Quality Stakes over 2000m at Randwick) & 3 placings from 29 starts for $515,695 earnings. Her latest run was unplaced run in the Listed Epona Stakes (1900m) at Randwick on April 12. The offer for Rena's Lady is "reportedly for midway between $1-2 million & subject to a veterinary check". (May 20)
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South Africa Yearlings: $75k Jallad Colt
Also in South Africa, trainer Joey Ramsden paid the top price of R525,000 (A$75,000) for a colt by Jallad (from the Sunny North mare Frozen Orange) at the 2-day GrandWest Yearling Sale (held under the auspices of BloodStock South Africa) in the Grand Arena at GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World in Cape Town. The bay colt (consigned by Daytona Stud) is a full-brother to the 5-time winner Steiger & Ramsden commented: "He's a full-brother to one of my former inmates Steiger, a top runner who finished 2nd to Timber Trader in the SA Derby. He reminds me a lot of his brother, just bigger & stronger at this stage.” Ramsden's Good Hope Racing was the top buyer by aggregate, signing for 10 lots that sold jointly for R1,305,000 (A$186,000). (May 20)
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Kosi Bay Wins Emancipation Stakes
Coolmore's 5-time Gr1-winning shuttler Spinning World (Nureyev-Imperfect Circle, by Riverman) added a group success when when 6YO mare Kosi Bay (Spinning World-Calvinia, by Varick) improved on her runner-up last year to score by a head in the $175,000 Gr2 Emancipation Stakes (1600m) for fillies & mares at Randwick. Kosi Bay (ridden by Damien Oliver for trainer Bart Cummings) defeated 4YO mare Translate (Love A Dane-Secret's Out, by Key Business) & Camarilla (Elusive Quality-Camarena, by Danehill). Kosi Bay (a $130,000 yearling at the 2003 Easter Sale) now has 4 wins (also including 2006's Listed Epona Stakes over 1900m at Rosehill) & 10 placings (including 2007's Gr2 Emancipation Stakes over 1400m at Randwick & Gr2 Canterbury Stakes over 1300m at Rosehill, plus 2006's Gr1 Myer Classic over 1600m at Flemington & Listed Japan Racing Association Plate over 2000m at Randwick) from 30 starts for $334,950 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) (May 5)
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Orientate Mare Wins Another Argentina Gr1
In South America, former shuttler & world champion sprinter Orientate (Mt Livermore-Dream Team, by Cox's Ridge) added a Gr1 triumph when 4YO mare Lady Sprinter (Orientate-Passionate Player, by Dixieland Band) won Argentina's Gr1 Gran Premio Ciudad De Buenos Aires (5 furlongs on dirt) at Hipodromo Palermo. Kentucky-bred Lady Sprinter (ridden by Jorge Ricardo for trainer Juan Carlos Etchechoury) defeated Compasivo Cat (Easing Along-La Tosquera, by Tempranero) & The Credit (Indygo Shiner-Legend, by Salt Marsh). Earlier this year Lady Sprinter also won Argentina's Gr3 Clasico General Arenales (1000m on dirt) at Palermo in March. Last year she ended 2007 by defeating older rivals in Argentina's Gr1 Gran Premio Maipu (1000m on dirt) at Palermo in November for her 6th successive victory of the season (also including October's Gr3 Clasico Loteria Nacional over 1000m against older rivals at Palermo & August's Gr3 Clasico Mexico over 1000m at Palermo). (May 5)
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Inglis Classic Yearlings Day-1: Top Sellers
The opening session at the 3-day Classic Sale produced 19 $50,000-plus yearlings:

$90,000 Lot 110 Colt Beautiful Crown (USA)-Boom Boom Baby EMIRATES PARK, Murrurundi (Buyer: Vin Cox Bloodstock NSW)
$80,000 Lot 43 Colt Not a Single Doubt-Whispering Halo (USA) MANX PARK, Moss Vale (Buyer: R Worthington NSW)
$70,000 Lot 87 Colt Commands-Beat the Best SOUTHERN CROSS BREEDERS, Hunter Valley (Buyer: C Waller NSW)
$67,500 Lot 59 Filly Charge Forward-Zerlina MANX PARK, Moss Vale (Buyer: S Brem NSW)
$65,000 Lot 21 Colt More Than Ready (USA)-Toujours Velour GLENRAE THOROUGHBREDS, Lower Belford (Buyer: William Inglis As Agent QLD)
$65,000 Lot 102 Filly Untouchable-Bid Strong (USA) HAZELWOOD PLACE, Oakdale (Buyer: Paul Moroney Bloodstock NEW ZEALAND)
$60,000 Lot 2 Colt Reset-Taittinger (NZ) BROOKLYN LODGE, Aberdeen (Buyer: John Foote Bloodstock QLD)
$60,000 Lot 19 Colt Beautiful Crown (USA)-Tivoli Time ALANBRIDGE STUD, Aberdeen (Buyer: T Morton NSW)
$60,000 Lot 106 Colt More Than Ready (USA)-Blue Mink RHEINWOOD PASTORAL CO, Mittagong (Buyer: Vin Cox Bloodstock NSW)
$60,000 Lot 44 Filly Royal Academy (USA)-Whispering Pines ORANGE GROVE THOROUGHBREDS, Tamworth (Buyer: R Worthington NSW)
$60,000 Lot 52 Filly Danehill Dancer (IRE)-Yallah's Star CROWNING STONE, Scone (Buyer: A Cummings Thoroughbreds NSW)
$60,000 Lot 56 Filly Viscount-Zefta BELL RIVER THOROUGHBREDS, Wellington (Buyer: William Inglis As Agent NSW)
$55,000 Lot 46 Colt Canny Lad-Winged Hope ALANBRIDGE STUD, Aberdeen (Buyer: Scone Bloodstock Services NSW)
$55,000 Lot 80 Filly Tiger Hill (IRE)-Awbonnie LYNDHURST STUD FARM, Warwick (Buyer: Lauriston Bloodstock VIC)
$50,000 Lot 70 Colt Arena-Alsatia LOMAR PARK STUD, Werombi (Buyer: L Smith WA)
$50,000 Lot 78 Colt Magic Albert-Assertive Belle TAMARISQUE PARK, Cobbitty (Buyer: B Mitchell VIC)
$50,000 Lot 91 Colt Galileo (IRE)-Belle de Lago EMIRATES PARK, Murrurundi (Buyer: Paul Moroney Bloodstock NEW ZEALAND)
$50,000 Lot 98 Colt Iglesia-Berkley Miss FAIRVIEW PARK STUD, Grose Wold (Buyer: Aquanita Racing Pty Ltd VIC)
$50,000 Lot 118 Colt More Than Ready (USA)-Brookes BROADWATER FARM, Scone (Buyer: W Francis SA)

(Apr 28)
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Raise Wins Adrian Knox Stakes
Lomar Park stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) celebrated a group winner when Raise (Arena-Boisterous Lady, by Rivotious) smashed her rivals in the $120,000 Gr3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m) for 3YO fillies at Randwick. Ridden by Jay Ford for trainer Joseph Pride, Raise emulated the feat of her year-older sister Rena's Lady who went on to win the Gr1 AJC Oaks in her next start. Runner-up was Dandee Topwin (Danewin-Depot, by Alysheba) from Hey Pretty Katie (Beautiful Crown-Hey Pretty Momma, by King Of Kings). Raise (a $72,500 yearling at the 2006 Classic Sale) now has 2 wins & 2 placings (including the Listed Keith Nolan Classic over 1600m for 3YO fillies at Kembla Grange) from 9 starts for $149,250 earnings. (Apr 28)
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Likefatherlikeson Wins Fernhill Handicap
Darley stallion Reset (Zabeel-Assertive Lass, by Zeditave) recorded his 2nd stakes-winner when his colt Likefatherlikeson (Reset-Classical Star, by Star Way) mowed them down in the $100,000 Listed Fernhill Handicap (1600m) for 2YOs on a heavy track at Randwick. Despite starting at 150-1,Likefatherlikeson (ridden by Peter Robl for Graeme Rogerson) looked the winner a long way from home and defeated favoured gelding Wembley (Arena-Dazzling Dawn, by Splendent) & fellow colt Emperor Bonaparte. A $125,000 yearling at the 2007 NZ Bloodstock Premier Sale at Karaka, Likefatherlikeson has 1 win from 4 starts for $60,500 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) (Apr 28)
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Australian Oaks 1-2 Supplemented To Inglis Broodmare Catalogue
Meanwhile, last year's Gr1 AJC Australian Oaks winner Rena's Lady (Arena-Boisterous Lady, by Rivotious) is a supplementary entry into the Australian Easter Broodmare Sale which runs from May 4-6. This follows news that Perfect Drop (Quest For Fame-Dane Vintage, by Danzero), the filly that ran 2nd to Rena's Lady in the Oaks, is also a late entry. The two mares, now 4YOs, will be sold as consecutive lots. The form surrounding Rena's Lady's Oaks victory has stood up strongly this season, with Perfect Drop running 2nd to Forensics in this month's Gr1 Queen of the Turf Stakes, while 3rd-placed Tuesday Joy is a dual Gr1 winner this autumn of the Ranvet Stakes and BMW (see report below). Rena's Lady's full-sister Raise is stakes placed this season and ran 5th in Saturday's Gr1 Stakes. (Apr 21)
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Trigger Express Wins Singapore QEII Cup
At Kranji last night Australian-bred 6YO gelding Trigger Express (Citidancer-Rich Resource, by Chanteclair) won Singapore's S$350,000 (A$280,000) Gr2 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2000m) by 1.5 lengths. Ridden by Eric Legrix for trainer Stephen Burridge, Trigger Express defeated 5YO gelding Itmaybeyou (Howbaddoyouwantit-Julie's Sailboat, by Naevus) & 4YO gelding Topspin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic) after taking the lead 1200m from home and skipping clear at the top of the straight. Trigger Express was a $26,000 yearling, consigned by Yarradale Stud, at the 2003 Perth Premier Sale. (Apr 21)
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Rhyno Chaser Wins Baillieu Handicap
On the track in Australia, former Coolmore shuttler & 1st-crop sire Catcher In The Rye (Danehill-Truly A Dream by Darshaan) recorded his 1st stakes-winner when juvenile colt Rhyno Chaser (Catcher In The Rye-Surfari, by Imperial Prince) scored a 1-length victory in yesterday's $75,000 Listed T.L.Baillieu Handicap (1400m) for 2YOs on the Kensington track at Royal Randwick in Sydney. Rhyno Chaser (ridden by Tim Clark for trainer Kevin Moses) defeated front-running filly Polaway (Giant's Causeway-Polar Success, by Success Express) & gelding Wembley (Arena-Dazzling Dawn, by Splendent). Rhyno Chaser now has 1 win from 2 starts for $61,500 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) Meanwhile Holbrook Thoroughbreds will offer Rhyno Chaser's yearling full-sister at the upcoming Classic Sale in Sydney. (Apr 17)
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Throne Inn Wins Birthday Card Stakes
Former Coolmore shuttler King Of Kings (Sadler's Wells-Zummerudd, by Habitat) added another group success when 4YO mare Throne Inn (King Of Kings-Amberlene, by Alannon) prevailed in a 3-way photo-finish to the $100,000 Gr3 Cleanevent Birthday Card Stakes (1200m) for fillies & mares at Rosehill. Throne Inn (ridden by Larry Cassidy for trainer Ken Callaughan) scored by a half-neck from fellow 4YO mare Karalee (O'Reilly-Moralee, by Desert Sun) with a further long-neck to another 4YO mare Allaboutus (Arena-Mahadevi, by Marauding). Throne Inn (a $25,000 yearling at the 2005 Sires' Produce Sale) now has 6 wins (also including 2006's Inglis Challenge over 1300m at Scone) & 5 placings from 20 starts for $311,875 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) (Apr 14)
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Ready To Lift Wins Epona Stakes
Vinery Stud shuttler More Than Ready (Southern Halo-Woodman's Girl, by Woodman) added a black-type success when 4YO mare Ready To Lift (More Than Ready-On The Rise, by Crested Wave) came from the tail of the field to score a 0.75-lengths victory in the $100,000 Listed Epona Stakes (1900m) for fillies & mares at Rosehill. Ready To Lift (ridden by Corey Brown for trainer Gerald Ryan) defeated fellow 4YO mare My Lady's Chamber (Arena-Queen's Suite, by Marauding) & top-weighted 7YO mare Reggie (Germano-Crackastar, by Star Way). Ready To Lift (passed-in for $90,000 as a yearling at the 2005 Easter Sale in Sydney) now has 5 wins & 3 runners-up from 17 starts for $159,030 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) (Apr 14)
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Bernicia Wins Nolan Classic
Darley shuttler Elusive Quality (Gone West-Touch Of Greatness, by Hero's Honor) added a black-type success when undefeated daughter Bernicia (Elusive Quality-Danelagh, by Danehill) gained the judge's decision in a 3-way photo-finish to yesterday's $150,000 Listed Keith Nolan Classic (1600m) for 3YO fillies at Kembla Grange. Favourite Bernicia (ridden by Hugh Bowman for trainer Guy Walter) scored by a head from Raise (Arena-Boisterous Lady, by Rivotious) with a further short-halfhead to Heavenly Glow (Spinning World-Starsphere, by Celestial Bounty). Bernicia now has 3 wins from 3 starts for $133,700 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) (Apr 7)
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Orientate Adds Argentina Gr3
In South America, former shuttler & world champion sprinter Orientate (Mt Livermore-Dream Team, by Cox's Ridge) added a group success when 4YO mare Lady Sprinter (Orientate-Passionate Player, by Dixieland Band) blitzed her rivals by 5-lengths in the Gr3 Clasico General Arenales (1000m on dirt) for fillies & mares at Hipodromo Palermo in Buenos Aires. Kentucky-bred Lady Sprinter (ridden by Jorge Ricardo for trainer Juan Carlos Etchechoury) defeated Que Felicidad (Bernstein-Queen Tango, by Lode) & Misty Lady (Lucky Roberto-Miss Milagros, by Roy). In 2007 Lady Sprinter defeated older rivals in Argentina's Gr1 Gran Premio Maipu (1000m on dirt) at Palermo in November for her 6th successive victory of the season (also including October's Gr3 Clasico Loteria Nacional over 1000m against older rivals at Palermo & August's Gr3 Clasico Mexico over 1000m at Palermo). (Mar 27)
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Aust-Bred Arena Son Wins 3rd Successive Singapore Gr3
In Singapore, Lomar Park Stud's dual Gr1-winning stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) added a group success when Australian-bred 4YO gelding Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic) made it 3 successive Gr3 victories with a 0.3-length win in the S$200,000 (A$160,000) weight-for-age Gr3 Chairman's Trophy (1800m) at Kranji. Favourite Top Spin (ridden by Australian jockey Noel Callow for Kiwi trainer Laurie Laxon) defeated 3YO colt Onceuponatime (Van Nistelrooy-Scarlet Runner) & 5YO gelding World Delight (Mellifont-Lady Anne). At his previous 2 starts, Top Spin won both February's Gr3 Three Rings Trophy (1400m) at Kranji & Gr3 Singapore 4YO Mile (1600m) at Kranji; overall he now boasts 11 wins & 6 placings (including all 3 legs of Singapore's 2007 3YO Challenge, plus November's Gr1 Singapore Gold Cup over 2200m) from 17 starts for just under S$1 million (A$800,000) prize-money. (Mar 25)
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4 Aust-Bred Winners In HK
Also in HK overnight, 4 Australian-bred gallopers scored at Happy Valley:

5YO gelding Buccaneer (More Than Ready-Pier, by Riverman) won over 1200m.
5YO gelding Wonderful Blessing (Danehill-Super Seleccion, by Seattle Slew won over 1800m; Wonderful Blessing was a $375,000 yearling consigned by Brooklyn Lodge at the 2004 Magic Millions Premier Sale.
5YO gelding Gallant Lion (Bletchley Park-Chanviel, by Jevington) won over 1650m; Gallant Lion was a $45,000 yearling at the 2004 Magic Millions Perth Premier Sale.
5YO gelding Laser Tiger (Arena-Alsatia, by Marauding won over 1200m; Laser Tiger was a $66,000 yearling consigned by Lomar Park at the 2004 Inglis Classic Sale.

(Mar 20)
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Inglis Autumn Sydney: Top Lots

$160,000 7YO mare Tatham (Kahyasi-Leocadia, by Irish River) in-foal to Exceed And Excel (Emerald Thoroughbreds)
$60,000 6YO mare Coupolette (Metal Storm-La Coupole, by Twig Moss) V.Cox
$50,000 5YO mare Colour Me Lucky (Is it True-Colour Me Red, by General Assembly) in-foal to Untouchable (C.Mak)
$46,000 yearling colt (Hawk Wing-Grier Garsonne, by Arena) K.Whittaker
$40,000 8YO mare Snow Maker (Timber Country-Adraanito, by Adraan) in-foal to Nadeem (Lakeview Resources)

(Mar 18)
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My Lady's Chamber Wins National Sprint
Lomar Park Stud's dual Gr1-winning stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) added a black-type success (& 3rd individual stakes-winner, joining Gr1 winners Regal Cheer & Rena's Lady) when 4YO mare My Lady's Chamber (Arena-Queen's Suite, by Marauding) came from last to score a 1.75-lengths victory in yesterday's $85,000 Listed National Sprint (1400m) at Canberra. My Lady's Chamber (ridden by Jeff Lloyd for trainer Bill Prain) defeated 4YO gelding Inadesert (Desert Prince-Torlina, by Western Symphony) & 6YO gelding Phantom Tenor (Palace Music-Novel Notion, by Prego). My Lady's Chamber now has 2 wins & 6 placings (including 2007's Gr3 Hidden Dragon Doomben Roses Plate over 2020m, plus 2006's Gr1 Flight Stakes over 1600m at Randwick, Gr2 Tea Rose Stakes over 1500m at Rosehill & Gr2 Furious Stakes over 1400m at Randwick) from 19 starts for $301,800 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.) Meanwhile Lomar Park is offering a yearling half-brother to My Lady's Chamber (by Coolmore sire Choisir) at the upcoming Gold Coast Sale. (Feb 25)
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Aust-Bred Arena Son Wins Singapore Gr3
Also in Singapore, Lomar Park Stud's dual Gr1-winning stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) added a group success when Australian-bred 4YO gelding Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic) scored a 0.75-length victory in the S$200,000 (A$160,000) Gr3 Singapore 4YO Mile (1600m) at Kranji. Favourite Top Spin (ridden by Saimee Jumaat for Kiwi trainer Laurie Laxon) defeated the 4YO geldings Royal Star (Danske-Ramila, by Beechcraft) & fellow Australian-bred Watch The Crab (Eternity Range-Sense Of Style). At his previous start Top Spin won Singapore's Gr3 Three Rings Trophy (1400m) at Kranji on February 9; overall he now boasts 10 wins & 6 placings (including all 3 legs of Singapore's 2007 3YO Challenge, plus November's Gr1 Singapore Gold Cup over 2200m) from 16 starts for just under S$900,000 (A$720,000) prize-money. (Feb 25)
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Arena Adds Singapore Gr3
In Singapore, Lomar Park Stud's dual Gr1-winning stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) added a group success when Australian-bred 4YO Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic) scored a short-head victory in the S$200,000 (A$160,000) Gr3 Three Rings Trophy (1400m) at Kranji. Top Spin (ridden by Saimee Jumaat for Kiwi trainer Laurie Laxon) defeated last year's Juvenile Championship winner Onceuponatime (Van Nistelrooy-Scarlet Runner, by Kingdom Bay) & Fantastic Owners (Fantastic Light-Queen Of State, by Volksraad). During 2007, Top Spin placed in all 3 legs of Singapore's 3YO Challenge; & in November he finished 3rd in the Gr1 Singapore Gold Cup (2200m) at Kranji. Overall Top Spin now boasts 7 wins from 15 starts. (Feb 11)
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Why Pro-Ride Differs From Other Synthetic Tracks
Pro-Ride Racing Australia calls its liquid binder an "emulsified polymetric binder" which "differs from the other synthetic tracks in that it is not a wax" noted bloodshorse.com. Pro-Ride's Ian Pearse explained: "If you're using a wax, it goes from a solid like a candle & can instantly turn into a liquid, depending on what temperature it gets to. With our sorts of binders, it never starts as a solid. It always has an elastic feel like putty. As it gets hotter, it doesn't just turn into a liquid." He likened hot wax & cold sand to oil & water: "they don't bond!" Pearse (who began his company in 1985 by installing synthetic surfaces for other equestrian events, such as dressage arenas) originally used wax, but decided to change to what he considers a better binder. Through his research, Pro-Ride has turned a hot polymetric binder into a cool water-like liquid that can be more easily applied. Pearse said: "That is the main reason why we can fix this, where the others can't because they all use hot binders. You can't put a hot binder on wet sand. But you can put a liquid binder like this on wet sand." Another problem with wax is that when it heats up, it melts & migrates to the bottom of the track. "That's why a lot of them will get harder & harder on the bottom & softer & softer on top," he added. Pearse explained Pro-Ride's liquid binder "doesn't perform that way & remains more stable in hotter weather than wax-based products". Pro-Ride (which has been installed in 15 training tracks in Australia & 1 training facility in Kentucky) "can withstand extreme temperatures: it has performed successfully from -15 to 45 degrees Celsius (5 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit)". (Feb 4)
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Eremein Wins Festival Stakes
Former & later Eliza Park Stud shuttler & triple US Gr1 winner Timber Country (Woodman-Fall Aspen, by Pretense) added a black-type success when 5-time Gr1-winning 6YO gelding Eremein (Timber Country-Marrego, by Marscay) returned from a 10-months break to thump his rivals by 3-lengths in the $80,000 Listed Festival Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney. Despite carrying top-weight of 61kgs on a heavy track (conceding his 7 rivals between 6.5-8kgs), Eremein (ridden by Dan Nikolic for trainer Allan Denham) defeated 6YO mare Lancaster Park (Arena-Dr Murray, by Dr Grace) & 5YO mare Beauty Watch (Belong To Me-Rush For Gold, by Quack). Geoff & Beryl White's home-bred Eremein was rated in the best 15 gallopers in the world by the International Federation Of Horseracing Authorities following his Gr1 treble during the 2006 Sydney autumn carnival (Gr1 Ranvet Stakes, Gr1 BMW & Gr1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes); overall he now boasts 12 wins (also including the 2005 Gr1 AJC Derby & 2006 Gr2 Chelmsford Stakes) & 9 placings (including the 2006 Gr1 Chipping Norton Stakes & Gr2 Hill Stakes, plus the 2007 Gr2 Apollo Stakes) from 27 starts for $4,260,445 earnings. (Jan 21)
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NZ 2YOs Day-2: Top Lots

NZ$500,000 Rock Of Gibraltar-Run And Hide colt (R.McAnulty)
NZ$475,000 Pins-Proteaceae colt (P.Moody)
NZ$310,000 Spectatorial-Miss Jessie Jay colt (P.Moody)
NZ$300,000 Pins-Soap Opera colt (G.Rogerson)
NZ$280,000 Flying Spur-Spring Beauty colt (Magus Equine)
NZ$220,000 Pentire-Trinket Box colt (A.Bailey)
NZ$220,000 Van Nistelrooy-Astralita colt (Magus Equine)
NZ$200,000 Captain Rio-Red Letter Day colt (D.Ellis)
NZ$180,000 Pentire-Tiffany Heights gelding (J.White)
NZ$175,000 More Than Ready-Our Forte colt (Piero Co)
NZ$170,000 Fusaichi Pegasus-Oh So Canny colt (L.W.Keung)
NZ$160,000 Galileo-Amicable filly (A.Bailey)
NZ$150,000 More Than Ready-Oaks Room colt (D.Herrick)
NZ$125,000 Captain Rio-Search colt (J&I Bloodstock)
NZ$125,000 Dubai Destination-Admiral's Lass colt (Y.P.Fai)
NZ$120,000 Ishiguru-Morocco colt (D.Hill)
NZ$120,000 Captain Rio-The Heroine colt (D.Baertschiger)
NZ$120,000 Tale Of The Cat-Angel On Links colt (M.Man)
NZ$115,000 General Nediym-Arias colt (L.S.Mong)
NZ$110,000 Noverre-Totsie gelding (J.Morrisey)
NZ$100,000 Daggers Drawn-Real Faith gelding (Y.P.Fai)
NZ$100,000 Postponed-San Ysabeel filly (R.James)
NZ$100,000 Danasinga-Scotch And Water colt (Frontier Bloodstock)
NZ$100,000 Pins-Slightly Aloof gelding (M.Wallace)
NZ$100,000 Volksraad-Spandex gelding (J.Sung)
NZ$95,000 Volksraad-Silk Chaser colt (G.Daly)
NZ$87,500 Desert Prince-Zafonique colt (J.Morrisey)
NZ$80,000 Ekraar-Macarena colt (NZ Bloodstock)
NZ$80,000 Choisir-Stockinette colt (Darby Bloodstock)
NZ$80,000 Johannesburg-Whole Lotta Rosie colt (M.Chang)
NZ$75,000 Ekraar-Okinawa gelding (NZB)
NZ$70,000 Fantastic Light-Manu filly (A.Bailey)
NZ$70,000 Chianti-Top Dance colt (L.Laxon)
NZ$67,000 Pentire-Marcasite gelding (C.Waller)
NZ$65,000 Invincible Spirit-Tecalli gelding (L.Latta)
NZ$61,000 Don Eduardo-Super Song colt (G.Rogerson)
NZ$61,000 Golan-Three Vibes colt (NZB)
NZ$60,000 Golan-Niniane gelding (NZB)
NZ$60,000 Ishiguru-Pines Princess filly (M.Pitman)
NZ$60,000 No Excuse Needed-Stars In Her Eyes colt L.S.Mong)
NZ$55,000 Falvelon-Rainbow Echo colt (G.Daly)
NZ$55,000 O'Reilly-Scuddy gelding (M.Stedman)
NZ$55,000 Deputy Governor-Tasman Hope gelding (NZB)
NZ$52,500 Istidaad-Rodeo Rose colt (IOI Thoroughbreds)
NZ$50,000 Danasinga-My One True Love colt (NZB)
NZ$50,000 Ekraar-Parisienne Belle colt (T.Donnelly)
NZ$50,000 Thorn Park-Quack colt (Serene Lodge)
NZ$50,000 Sandtrap-Strike A Star colt (R.Stevens)
NZ$50,000 Volksraad-Tri Halo colt (Gold Coast Racing)
NZ$50,000 Strategic Image-Umhlanga Rocks colt (NZB)

(Nov 22)
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NZ 2YOs Day-1: Top Lots

NZ$310,000 Zabeel-Carnegie Hikari colt (J.White)
NZ$250,000 Encosta de Lago-Crystalina filly (D.Ellis)
NZ$225,000 Red Ransom-Diamond Hill colt (D.Ellis)
NZ$210,000 Golan-Far South colt (E.Lee)
NZ$210,000 Secret Savings-Kristofle colt (M.K.Ching)
NZ$200,000 Encosta de Lago-Howkudai filly (D.Ellis)
NZ$170,000 Volksraad-Fleeting Magic gelding (Piero Co)
NZ$170,000 Exceed And Excel-Kingston Red colt (Magus Equine)
NZ$155,000 Elusive City-Giuliana gelding (G.Rogerson)
NZ$150,000 Pentire-Big To Do colt (M.Dittman)
NZ$140,000 Golan-Dame Mapperley colt (IDL Racing)
NZ$135,000 Danroad-Komplete Kaos gelding (J.Morrisey)
NZ$130,000 Danasinga-Clever Clogs colt (NZ Bloodstock)
NZ$125,000 Pure Theatre-Choir Of Angels colt (Waikato Bloodstock)
NZ$125,000 Spartacus-Goodwood Girl gelding (J&I Bloodstock)
NZ$120,000 Van Nistelrooy-Filiouchka gelding (NZB)
NZ$115,000 Pins-Cent Packing colt (M.Man)
NZ$115,000 Testa Rossa-Doc Marbles gelding (D.Wiles)
NZ$105,000 Choisir-Fandanita colt (L.S.Mong)
NZ$100,000 Istidaad-Chickaboom colt (M.Stedman)
NZ$90,000 Thorn Park-Brimming filly (L.Hope)
NZ$90,000 Black Minnaloushe-Court Ballet colt (NZB)
NZ$90,000 Jungle Pocket-Cutie Lisa colt (Magus Equine)
NZ$90,000 Magic Of Sydney-Love Song gelding (Bailey Racing)
NZ$85,000 Ustinov-Kassandra colt (M.Dittman)
NZ$80,000 Van Nistelrooy-Cascade gelding (J.Sung)
NZ$80,000 Captain Rio-Country Life colt (J.Sung)
NZ$80,000 Ishiguru-Greensleeves colt (M.Man)
NZ$80,000 Golan-Hikurangi gelding (L.Hope)
NZ$80,000 Montjeu-Iridescent gelding (G.Rogerson)
NZ$80,000 Align-Laverda gelding (NZB)
NZ$75,000 Van Nistelrooy-Deune filly (N.Walsh)
NZ$75,000 Ishiguru-Electric Blue colt (NZB)
NZ$75,000 Arena-Empathise gelding (D.Ellis)
NZ$75,000 Stravinsky-Gypsy Moth gelding (Equine & Livestock Exports)
NZ$72,500 Align-Global Fantasy colt (L.Laxon)
NZ$70,000 Thorn Park-Lady Laura gelding (Magus Equine)
NZ$70,000 Danasinga-Leebazane colt (Magus Equine)
NZ$67,500 Keeper-Impulsive filly (NZB)
NZ$65,000 Howbaddouwantit-Island Girl colt (B.Dean)
NZ$62,500 Bertolini-Ebony Pearl colt (L.W.Lim)
NZ$60,000 Ishiguru-Copious colt (I.Ahmad)
NZ$60,000 Brahms-Diamond Danz colt (M.Chang)
NZ$60,000 Spectatorial-Entrechat Douze colt (J.Sung)
NZ$60,000 Gold Mine-Fairy Floss gelding (J.Morrisey)
NZ$57,500 Deputy Governor-Capebay colt (NZB)
NZ$56,000 O'Reilly-Las Chicas Buenas filly (Bailey Racing)
NZ$55,000 Falvelon-Kybamar colt (D,Hill)
NZ$54,000 His Royal Highness-Canny Deal colt (M.Dittman)
NZ$54,000 Ustinov-Lady Kaapusine colt (W.Bolton)
NZ$50,000 Thorn Park-Honourable colt (N.Pilcher)
NZ$50,000 Golan-Lightning Tree filly (R.Cleaver)
NZ$50,000 Align-Lucy's Dream colt (D.Wiles)

(Nov 21)
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Muller Wins Peru Horse-Of-Year
In Peru, 2005-06 champion 2YO colt Muller (El Compinche-Martina Girl, by Mat-boy) was named both champion 3YO male on dirt & Horse-Of-The-Year for the 2006-07 season "during ceremonies for the Premios Postin" (Peru's equivalent of the US Eclipse Awards) reported thoroughbredtimes.com. Muller won 11 consecutive races (including 10 straight stakes) topped by his victory in the Gr1 Clasico Derby Nacional (Peruvian Derby) over 2400m at Hipodromo de Monterrico in Lima & also including both the Gr1 Clasico Ricardo Ortiz de Zevallos (2000m) at Monterrico by 9-lengths & Gr1 Clasico Polla de Potrillos (Peruvian 2000 Guineas) over 1600m at Monterrico by 9.5 lengths, as well as the Gr2 Clasico La Copa (1 of 3 victories against older horses during the season). Muller was subsequently sold to Prince Faisal bin Khaled bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia in May. Other Peruvian champions included: Morena (2YO filly); Allianz Arena (3YO filly); El Escorial (older male on dirt for the 2nd time); Loca Amy (older female on dirt for the 2nd time); Jesus Manuel (sprinter for the 2nd time); Granizo (2YO colt); Farrel (miler); Dushanbe (3YO male on turf); La Soraya (3YO filly on turf); Davidov (older male on turf); & Australian-based Shuaily (older turf female). (Nov 14)
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Recast Wins Gr1 Singapore Gold Cup
In Singapore yesterday, Gr1 Kentucky Derby-winning Coolmore shuttler Thunder Gulch (Gulch-Line Of Thunder, by Storm Bird) added a Gr1 triumph when Australian-bred 7YO Recast (Thunder Gulch-Abonnement, by Marauding) blasted through the centre of the pack to score a 1.25-lengths win in the S$1.35 million (A$1.08m) Gr1 Singapore Gold Cup (2200m) at Kranji. Recast (ridden by Kiwi jockey Opie Bosson for NZ trainer Laurie Laxon) defeated 5YO gelding Itmaybeyou (Howbaddouwantit-Julie's Sailboat, by Naevus) & favoured Australian-bred 4YO gelding & the winner's stable-mate Top Spin (Arena-Gas). Recast (an $80,000 yearling at the 2002 Premier Sale on the Gold Coast) won 2005's Singapore Gr2 E.W.Baker Trophy (1400m) but was then off-the-scene for 12 months, before returning in October 2006 to win the Gr1 Kranji Mile (1600m); this season he finished runner-up in September's Gr3 Jumbo Jet Trophy (1400m) & overall now has 7 wins & 6 placings from 30 starts for just under S$1.6 million (A$1.28m) earnings. (Nov 12)
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Baughurst Wins Werribee Cup
On the track yesterday, former Chatswood Stud shuttler Tayasu Tsuyoshi (Sunday Silence-Magaro, by Caro) added a black-type success when top-weighted 6YO gelding Baughurst (Tayasu Tsuyoshi-Mrs Parnell, by At Talaq) came from the tail of the field with a ground-saving rails run to score a 1-length victory in the $150,000 Listed Werribee Cup (2000m) in Victoria. Baughurst (ridden by Michael Rodd for trainer Simon Wilde) defeated favoured 4YO gelding Extend (Catbird-Calamera, by Caerleon) & front-running 5YO gelding Saliente (Arena-Ready To Smile, by Salieri). Baughurst is a half-brother to both Bretcarlyle (a dual Listed-winner in Adelaide) & Nancy Eleanor (winner of the 2003 Gr3 Adelaide Guineas). He now has 7 wins (also including this year's Hamilton Cup over 2200m in April & Moonee Valley Country Cup over 2040m in June) & 12 placings from 26 starts for $270,265 earnings. (Nov 1)
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Casner-Jackson Split Over Industry Reform
WinStar Farm co-owner Bill Casner "has resigned from Jess Jackson's Horse Owners Protective Association, the non-profit corporation Casner helped found with Jackson & Three Chimneys Farm owner Robert Clay in January of 2006," reported thoroughbredtimes.com. Casner (who resigned hours after Jackson released a 7-page statement highly critical of recommendations made by the Sales Integrity Task Force) commented: "I still agree in spirit with the goals of the HOPA, but I just couldn't in good conscience live with the accusations Jess made. He categorically impugned the integrity of everyone on that task force & to me that was so unfair, just unthinkable." The task force (a group of 36 Kentucky industry players) was asked by the Kentucky legislature "to develop consensus on licensing of bloodstock agents & disclosure of ownership, medication & surgical information in the sales arena". Both Casner & Jackson were on the task force & Casner supported its recommendations (which include a 45-day ban on anabolic steroids, a code of conduct for bloodstock agents & voluntary disclosure of ownership & medical information). Casner summed up: "The task force members worked together in good faith & devoted a tremendous amount of time to the cause. The decisions & recommendations the task force made - that Keeneland & Fasig-Tipton have supported - will have huge implications for the industry. I think the work that came out of this task force was excellent. Was it perfect? Of course not, but we'll continue to work towards a more confident & equitable marketplace; that will be a never ending quest." (Oct 22)
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Jackson Slams Sales Task Force Recommendations
Following this week's presentation of the keenly-awaited preliminary recommendations from the US Sales Integrity Task Force (aimed at self-regulation for the equine auction industry) high profile owner-breeder & panel member Jess Jackson ("the driving force behind Kentucky legislation seeking reform in the public selling arena") has responded with a "terse 7-page written response to the recommendations" claiming the task force was "manipulated" by an unbalanced consortium, reported bloodhorse.com. The recommendations (developed over 7-months by the 36-member task force) provide "suggested regulatory guidelines for owner transparency, agent licensing & medical disclosures". Critics had already noted the task force (featuring representation from the buying, selling & operational segments of the auction industry) "was unbalanced in favor of consignors & agents". Now Jackson (while praising the efforts of a few on the task force, in particular officials with Fasig-Tipton & Keeneland) declared: "The tragedy is that the task force effort has been manipulated & essentially hijacked from the very start by a handful of individuals. These individuals successfully manipulated the subcommittees & the larger task force in such a way as to advance their own agenda & derail any effort at meaningful & serious sales integrity reform. The membership of the task force was selected in secret by a group of individuals & entities who had previously publicly opposed the tabled legislation & are, purposefully or not, responsible for & profiting from the current & historical sales integrity problems in this industry." Jackson revealed in particular that votes on all the recommendations were held at times he could not attend & noted: "Any assertion the task force unanimously approved these recommendations should be tempered with the fact that the vote was taken in my absence & I would have voted NO on each recommendation." Jackson highlighted a voluntary ownership registry as a "toothless gesture" & said: "The legislation sought to disclose the true ownership of the horse to prevent the gamesmanship & deceitful shell-game tactics that injure not only the appearance of integrity but the actual integrity of the sales arena." The task force is now accepting written opinions on its recommendations (until October 31) & will then finalise its recommendations by early November & submit them to the Kentucky legislature by a Decembver 31 deadline. (Oct 18)
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140 Lots At Inglis Scone Broodmare Sale
Tomorrow's inaugural Scone Broodmare Sale boasts a catalogue of over 140 race fillies & mares, many in-foal to stallions including Choisir, Al Maher, Elvstroem, Johannesburg, Magic Albert, Snippetson, Untouchable & Catbird. Highlights include:

Admiral's Lass: city-winning half-sister to stakes-winners Au Chocolat & Isurava; family of Tie The Knot; believed to be in-foal to Danasinga.
Basmah: half-sister to Gr3-winner & multiple Gr1-placed Dane Belltar; believed to be in-foal to Al Maher.
Catwalk Miss: half-sister to multiple stakes-winner Irish Pride; believed to be in-foal to Elvstroem.
Dark Intrigue: 6-time winning Unbridled's Song mare from the family of stakes-winners Subzero, Centro & Niagara Falls; believed to be in-foal to Catbird.
Dream Machine: Gr3-winning Nothin Leica Dane mare; has not been to stud; from the family of Gr1-winners Travel Light & Only A Lady.
Elishir: dam of Listed-winner Shepishir.
Figmentation: winning Commands half-sister to stakes-winner Fragmentation; from the family of Gr2-winner De Lago Mist; has not been to stud.
Piorun: half-sister to Gr1-winner Val D'Arno, dam of Gr2-winner Pelt; believed to be in-foal to Strategic.
So Long Pop: half-sister to the dam of multiple Gr2-winner & sire Brave Warrior; closely related to Gr1-winner Shamekha; believed to be in-foal to Snippetson.
Thikra: Danewin half-sister to stakes-winner Cool Trent; family of Gr1-winners Canny Lass, Canny Lad, Camarena & Camarilla; believed to be in-foal to Secret Savings.
Twilight Hour: Listed-winner of 9 races; dam of 3 winners; believed to be in-foal to Catbird.
Zenarta: 4-time winning Orpen mare; multiple stakes-performed including 2nd in Gr1 SAJC Australasian Oaks; has not been to stud.

(Aug 23)
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5 UK 2YOs Return To Ring After Owner Fails To Pay
Also in UK news, 5 2YO colts "who together fetched 166,000 guineas (A$432,000) at the Doncaster Bloodstock Breeze-Up Sale in April, are to be re-offered in the same arena next month after a local businessman failed to pay for them," reported racingpost.co.uk. Former owner Ian Clark bought 4 of the youngsters in his own name: the most expensive was a 45,000 guineas (A$117,000) Spartacus colt out of French winner Bridelina. The 5th (by leading 1st-season sire Acclamation) was knocked down to trainer Richard Fahey for 44,000 guineas (A$114,000), but transferred to Clark (founder of family firm Linroyale Potatoes) on the day of the sale. DBS managing director Henry Beeby said: "Ian Clark bought the horses in good faith at the breeze-up sale. He has bought horses before, but has got himself into a little bit of difficulty & although he has paid some money, he has decided to sell the lot to clear the debt. He has promised to make up any shortfall, if there is one & it's a simple case of over-stretching himself, I think." (Jul 25)
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236 Lots At Inglis Winter Sydney Sale
On the same day in Sydney (Friday 13 July), 188 lots & 48 supplementary entries have been catalogued for the Winter Weanling, Yearling & Thoroughbred Sale at Newmarket. Among over 50 broodmares in the main catalogue are mares in-foal to leading commercial stallions Magic Albert, Mossman, Beautiful Crown, Not A Single Doubt & Snippetson. And the stakes-performed mares offered are dual stakes-placed Inglis Classic winner Cutabove (in-foal to leading 2YO sire Choisir), multiple city-winner Another Misty (in-foal to 1st-season Danehill sire Foreplay) & 3-time winner Keltic Verse (in-foal to another son of Danehill in Kempinsky). The yearlings include progeny of Group-winning sires Tale Of The Cat, Bianconi, Bel Esprit, Arena & Exceed And Excel. (Jul 11)
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O'Reilly Adds Singapore Gr3
Also in southeast Asia, Waikato Stud sire O'Reilly (Last Tycoon-Courtza, by Pompeii Court) added a Singapore group success when Australian-bred gelded son Lim's Objective (O'Reilly-Hasty Bird, by Bluebird) scored a 4-lengths victory in the S$250,000 (A$200,000) Gr3 3YO Challenge (1st leg of the 3YO Challenge Series) over 1200m at Kranji. Lim's Objective (ridden by Soo Khoon Beng for expatriate Australian trainer John Meagher) defeated fellow Australian-bred geldings Top Spin (Arena-Gas, by Strategic) & Dark General (Blackfriars-Voltage Pak, by Carry A Smile). Lim's Objective (an $80,000 yearling consigned by at the 2005 Premier Sale on the Gold Coast) now has 5 wins & a placing from 6 starts. (Jun 12)
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Lasoron Wins Doomben Roses Plate
Turangga Farm's Australian-bred 2nd-season sire Oarsman (Danehill-Rowa, by Great Nephew) notched his 1st stakes-winner when daughter Lasoron (Oarsman-Show Justice, by Sea Road) gained the verdict in a 3-way photo-finish to the $175,000 Gr3 Hidden Dragon Doomben Roses Plate (2020m) for 3YO fillies at Doomben. Lasoron (ridden by Darren Beadman for trainer Brian Guy) scored by a short-neck from My Lady's Chamber (Arena-Queen's Suite, by Marauding) with a further half-neck to fast-finishing Eskimo Queen (Shinko King-Cold Type, by Icelandic). Lasoron (a $36,000 yearling at the 2005 January Sale on the Gold Coast) now has 6 wins & 4 placings (including runner-up in 2006's Listed Doomben Slipper over 1350m at Doomben) from 15 starts for $283,750 earnings. Her sire Oarsman's stakes-placed dam Rowa is a British-bred half-sister to UK Gr1 English Oaks winner Oh So Sharp (dam of Tasmania's Armidale Stud-based sire Savoire Vivre). (May 21)
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Inglis Melb Yearlings Day-1: Top Lots

$57,500 Platinum Scissors-Rulable colt (R.Freyer)
$48,000 Dash For Cash-Centarena filly (J.James)
$45,000 Estambul-Bells Are Tolling colt (G.Eurell)
$40,000 Lago Delight-Primas colt (Rancho Ranch)
$40,000 Testa Rossa-Doc Marbles colt (Sir James Lodge)

(Apr 30)
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Fast Flying Wins Malaysian Gr1 Perak Derby
In Malaysia yesterday, Australian-bred 5YO gelding Fast Flying (Distorted Humor-Miss Tatum, by Snippets) scored a half-length victory in the RM$500,000 (A$175,000) Gr1 Perak Derby (2400m). Fast Flying (ridden by Shahrul Nizam for trainer Kevin Coetzee) defeated 7YO gelding Light Of Success (Military Plume-Scentessa by Scenic) & 6YO gelding Big Crown (Monde Bleu-Arena Pride by Nassipour). Fast Flying (originally a $4,000 weanling at the 2002 Victorian June Sale & then a $21,000 yearling at the 2003 Premier Sale in Perth) now has 8 wins & 2 placings from 18 starts. (Apr 30)
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Inglis Broodmare Day 5: $900,000 Regal Cheer
Darely Australia paid $900,000 on Day 5 for Gr1-winning racemare Regal Cheer (Arena-Regal Chamber, by Archregent). A winner of 6 races (including the Gr1 STC Coolmore Classic (1500m) & Gr2 AJC Surround Stakes (1400m)) and 8 placings for earnings of $887,955, Regal Cheer is a daughter of Lomar Park's successful Danehill sire-son Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq). A Darley spokesman commented: "Sheikh Mohammed determines all the matings but in light of his recent success with Danehill mares, I wouldn't be surprised if Regal Cheer is mated this season with Elusive Quality (whose stakes winners from Danehill mares include Gr1 AJC Sires' Produce Stakes winner Camarilla)." (Apr 23)
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Meurice Wins Gr1 Champagne Stakes
Woodlands Stud stallion Strategic (Zeditave-Sudden Impulse, by Luskin Star) had a major Gr1 success with the only juvenile to contest all 3 legs of the Sydney 2YO Triple Crown, with 2YO colt Meurice (Strategic-Espadon, by Danehill) taking out the $450,000 Gr1 Champagne Stakes (1600m) for 2YOs at Randwick. Ridden by Nash Rawiller, who recently relocated to ride for trainer Gai Waterhouse, Meurice finished too well for fellow colt Solo Flyer (Belong To Me-Fly The Flag, by Sir Tristram) and favoured filly Camarilla (Elusive Quality-Camarena, by Danehill) who suffered a race-ending check soon after turning for home, and did brilliantly to recover. Meurice now has 3 wins (including the Gr2 STC Todman Stakes) and 4 placings (including the Gr1 STC Golden Slipper Stakes & Gr1 AJC Sires Produce Stakes) from 7 starts for earnings of $970,300. (Apr 16)
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Rena's Lady Wins Gr1 AJC Oaks
Lomar Park's stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) added another major Gr1 Group success when filly Rena's Lady (Arena-Boisterous Lady, by Rivotious) won yesterday's $660,000 Gr1 AJC Oaks (2400m) for 3YO fillies at Randwick. The victory was her 2nd in 5 days, following her win last Saturday in the $150,000 Gr3 Adrian Knox Quality Stakes (2000m) for fillies at Randwick. The Adrian Knox is often a good pointer for the Oaks, and so it turned out, with Perfect Drop (Quest For Fame-Dane Vintage, by Danzero) again forced to chase the winner home. Michael Rodd, riding Rena's Lady for trainer Gary Portelli, rode a brilliant race by slowing the pace down and forcing backmarking favourites Tuesday Joy (Carnegie-Joie Denise, by Danehill) and Banc De Fortune to attempt to come from behind on a track which left a lot of runners on the day floundering. Tuesday Joy's class allowed her to just snatch 3rd. The win took Rena's Lady's overall record to 3 wins and 3 placings from 19 starts for earnings of $505,570. (Apr 12)
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Inglis Easter Day 2: $625,000 Encosta De Lago-La Volta Filly
Muzzafar Yaseen of Teeley Assets had watched his impeccably bred filly Sliding Cube win the Listed AJC Keith Mackay Stakes (1200m) at Randwick yesterday afternoon (see report above), and the breeder of Redoute's Choice ventured into the sales arena last night to secure Lot 278 with a winning bid of $625,000. By Encosta de Lago, the filly is out of Gr1 SAJC Australasian Oaks winner La Volta, whose 1st 3 foals to race have all won. (Apr 12)
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Inglis Easter Day 1: $1.4m Elusive Quality-Blue Quail Colt
Prior to the sale big things had been predicted for the progeny of Darley's emerging shuttle stallion Elusive Quality (Gone West-Touch Of Greatness, by Hero's Honor), and the victory last Saturday of Camarilla (Elusive Quality-Camarena, by Danehill) in the Gr1 Sires Produce Stakes provided buyers with the necessary confidence to go to the next level. Tim Stakemire (Australian agent for Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum) paid $1.4 million for Lot 79, an Elusive Quality colt out of Blue Quail, a Bluebird full-sister to dual Gr1-winning mare Flitter, and a grand-daughter of Gr1 VRC Sires Produce Stakes winner Outward Bound. The filly was consigned by Haunui Farm of New Zealand. (Apr 11)
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Inglis Easter Day 2: Night Session 6pm Start
In time-honoured tradition racegoers will head to Randwick's Oaks meeting today (where ladies enjoy free entry) before making their way to the William & Son sales arena for the evening session (the 2nd of 3 day's selling) of the 2007 Inglis Easter Sale. One glance through what's on offer tonight is sufficient to suggest onlookers will witness significant bidding duels. The sale gets underway at 6pm. (Apr 11)
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Camarilla Wins Gr1 Sires Produce Stakes
Darley shuttler Elusive Quality (Gone West-Touch Of Greatness, by Hero's Honor) added a significant Group success when Woodlands Stud's boom filly Camarilla (Elusive Quality-Camarena, by Danehill) won the $420,000 Gr1 Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) at Randwick after turning for home at the turn of the rear of the field. Camarilla (ridden by Darren Beadman for trainer John Hawkes) scored by 2 lengths from colt Meurice (Strategic-Espadon, by Danehill) with a further neck to fellow filly Sashenka (Orientate-Royal Solitaire, by Brocco). Camarilla (a $900,000 yearling consigned by Darley at the 2006 Easter Sale) now has 2 wins (including the Gr3 Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) for 2YO fillies at Caulfield & 1 placing (including the Gr2 Magic Night Stakes for 2YO fillies (1200m) at Rosehill) from 5 starts for $425,350 earnings. (Apr 10)
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Rena's Lady Wins Gr3 Adrian Knox Quality Stakes
Lomar Park's stallion Arena (Danehill-Lee's Bid, by Tawfiq) added a Group success when filly Rena's Lady (Arena-Boisterous Lady, by Rivotious) won the $150,000 Gr3 Adrian Knox Quality Stakes (2000m) for fillies at Randwick. Rena's Lady (ridden by Michael Rodd for trainer Gary Portelli) scored by 2.5 lengths from Perfect Drop (Quest For Fame-Dane Vintage, by Danzero) with a further 1.5 lengths to Upper Echelon (Fusaichi Pegasus-Nahayan, by Zabeel). Rena's Lady, (a $72,500 yearling consigned by Broadwater Farm at the 2006 Classic Sale) now has 2 wins & 3 placings from 18 starts for $143,470 earnings. (Apr 10)
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Elusive Quality Bags Fourth Winner
Darley's freshman Australian shuttler Elusive Quality (Gone West-Touch Of Greatness, by Hero's Honor) brought up his 4th individual Australian winner from his debut season yesterday at Murray Bridge in South Australia, reported breednet.com.au. Making his debut for trainer Peter Jolly, Giant Killer (Elusive Quality-Serein, by Snippets) won over 900m, and will add to the demand for Elusive Quality's 22 progeny set to go under the hammer at the Easter Yearling Sale starting next Tuesday in Sydney. Adding further interest ahead of the sale for Elusive Quality vendors, John Hawkes will saddle up stakes-winning Elusive Quality filly Camarilla (Elusive Quality-Camarena, by Danehill) for Woodlands Stud in Saturday's Gr1 Inglis Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. Elusive Quality is best known for the exploits of his brilliant US son Smarty Jones (Elusive Quality-I'll Get Along, by Smile) whose 8 wins from 9 starts included two legs of the US Triple Crown for 3YOs, and who was the first unbeaten Gr1 Kentucky Derby winner since Seattle Slew in 1977. (Apr 5)
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Downhill Racer Wins Magic Night Stakes
Coolmore shuttler Danehill Dancer (Danehill-Mira Adonde, by Sharpen Up) added a juvenile group success when daughter Downhill Racer (Danehill Dancer-Trick Ski, by Rory's Jester) grabbed victory by a half-neck in the $140,000 G2 Magic Night Stakes for 2YO fillies (1200m) at Rosehill. Downhill Racer (ridden by Jim Cassidy for trainer David Hayes) defeated fast-finishing Camarilla (Elusive Quality-Camarena, by Danehill) & Gamble Me (Rock Of Gibraltar-Good Gamble, by Pleasant Tap). Downhill Racer (a $300,000 yearling consigned by Swettenham Stud at the 2006 Gold Coast Sale) now has 2 wins & a runner-up (last start in the Listed Seppelt Wines Sprint over 1000m at Sandown on March 17) from 3 starts for $134,800 earnings. (Mar 26)
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Inglis March Day-1: $70k Sienna
Queensland's Heinrich Bloodstock Syndicate paid top price of $70,000 for 6YO Octagonal mare Sienna (out of Gr2-winning & Gr1-placed Canny Lad mare Seika) during yesterday's opening session at the 2-day March Thoroughbred Sale at Oaklands Junction in Melbourne. Sienna (consigned as part of the annual reduction from Australia's largest breeder Woodlands Stud) was sold in-foal to Lomar Park Stud sire Arena. (Mar 23)
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Inglis March Day-1: Top Lots

$70,000 6YO mare Sienna (Octagonal-Seika, by Canny Lad) in-foal to Arena (Heinrich Bloodstock)
$52,000 4YO entire Danger Looms (Dangerous-Diamonds Forever, by At Talaq) Woodbine Farm
$45,000 5YO mare Radiant Charm (Nuclear Freeze-Infinite Charm, by Tristino) in-foal to Desert King (BAT Pty Ltd)
$32,000 5YO mare Barnes Fair (Belong To Me-Greenwich Pike, by Planet Kingdom) in-foal to Umatilla (Heinrick Bloodstock)
$31,000 9YO mare Guide (Grand Lodge-Empress Koryo, by Koryo) in-foal to Canny Lad (JK Thoroughbreds)
$30,000 8YO mare Maicostus (Encosta de Lago-Maibonie, by Maizcay) in-foal to Danbird (T.Murtagh)
$30,000 8YO mare Croft (Octagonal-Ivy Cottage, by Star Way) in-foal to Domesday (Heinrich Bloodstock)
$28,000 11YO mare Marcent (Centaine-Spring Delight, by Marceau) in-foal to Domesday (Emerald Thoroughbreds)
$28,000 5YO entire Silent Action (Sunday Silence-Nance Chrissie, by Bluebird) G.Iaria
$26,000 9YO entire Lord Jim (Lode-Clavija, by Cipayo) P.Wilson

(Mar 23)
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382 Lots & Woodlands Reduction At Inglis March Sale
A main catalogue of 318 lots will be joined by a supplementary catalogue offering a further 64 lots (containing racehorses, broodmares & yearlings) for this week's 2-day March Thoroughbred Sale on Thursday & Friday at Oaklands Junction in Melbourne. The sale includes an annual reduction from Australia's largest breeder Woodlands Stud, offering 29 mares in-foal to Octagonal, Over, Canny Lad, Quest For Fame & Arena. Among over 190 racehorses is What's The Mail (a Listed winner of 5 races from only 15 starts & over $150,000 earnings). And among 4 stallions are triple Gr1-winning Argentinean Champion 2YO Lord Jim & Gr2 VRC Sires' Produce Stakes-winner Danger Looms. (Mar 21)
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The Free Stater Wins Liverpool Cup
Woodlands Stud sire & Gr1 Doncaster Handicap winner Over (Dr Grace-Tromper, by Lunchtime) added a group success when 4YO gelding The Free Stater (Over-Papier Mache, by Straight Strike) finished strongly from back in the field to record successive group wins since returning from a 20-weeks spell with victory by a neck in the $100,000 Gr3 Liverpool City Cup (1200m) at Warwick Farm. Equal-favourite The Free Stater (ridden by James Innes for trainer Paul Cave) defeated Gr1-winning 4YO mare Regal Cheer (Arena-Regal Chamber, by Archregent) & front-running 4YO gelding & fellow equal-favourite Century Serb (Nuclear Freeze-Sacred Halo, by Don't Say Halo). The Free Stater (a $50,000 yearling at the 2004 Classic Sale in Sydney) now has 7 wins (also including last start's Gr3 Frederick Clissold Stakes over 1200m at Randwick on February 10 & the 2006 Listed Hawkesbury Guineas over 1400m) & a runner-up from 11 starts for $306,100 prize-money. (Mar 5)
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Gr1 Star Regal Cheer At Inglis Broodmare Sale
Gr1-winning 4YO mare Regal Cheer (Arena-Regal Chamber, by Archregent) is the latest star matron entered for the Easter Weanling & Broodmare Sale in Sydney. Regal Cheer boasts 6 wins (including 2006's Gr1 Coolmore Classic over 1500m & Gr2 Surround Stakes over 1400m) & 7 placings (including 2006's Gr1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes over 1500m, Gr2 Theo Marks Stakes over 1300m, Gr2 Light Fingers Stakes over 1200m, Gr3 Concorde Stakes over 1100m & Gr3 Millie Fox Stakes over 1300m) from 24 starts $868,955 earnings. (Feb 27)
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Gr1 Blue Diamond 2YOs: Sale Prices
The yearling sale prices for the 2YOs lining up in tomorrow's $1 million Gr1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield in Melbourne were:

Shrewd Rhythm (Danehill Dancer-Balcanny, by Canny Lad) $130,000 at the 2006 Inglis Premier Sale in Melbourne.
Zizou (Fusaichi Pegasus-Natural Is My Name, by Naturalism) $450,000 at the Magic Millions Premier Sale on the Gold Coast.
Cecconi (Encosta De Lago-Tonicity, by Blazing Sword) $460,000 at the 2006 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney.
Deferential (Royal Academy-Talent Time, by Quest For Fame) not sold at auction.
Victory Chant (General Nediym-Classic Status, by Marscay) $340,000 at the Magic Millions Adelaide Sale.
Classic Brom (Delago Brom-A Class Act, by Brief Truce) not sold at auction.
Protesta (Testa Rossa-Nijinsk Prospector, by Valiant Prospect) not sold at auction.
Encosta Don (Encosta De Lago-Macedon Girl, by Rechabite) passed-in $310,000 (reserve $350,000) at the Inglis Premier Sale in Melbourne.
Tis Folly (Rory's Jester-Noveliste, by Runyon) not sold at auction.
Sleek Chassis (Flying Spur-Tigereye, by Kaapstad) not sold at auction.
Camarilla (Elusive Quality-Camarena, by Danehill) $900,000 at the 2006 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney.
Press The Button (Encosta De Lago-Clouding Over, by Thunder Gulch) $180,000 at the 2006 Magic Millions Premier Sale on the Gold Coast.
Familial (Encosta De Lago-Cousins, by Danehill) $300,000 at the Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney.
Chinamora (Danehill Dancer-Rainscene, by Scenic) NZ$200,000 at the NZ Bloodstock Premier Sale at Karaka.

(Feb 23)
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$210,000 Street Cry-Bit Tiddly filly (P.Perry)
$175,000 Untouchable-Bental Sharen colt (T.Martin)
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$120,000 Good Journey-Sly One filly (D.Ford)
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$85,000 Belong To Me-Chief Testimony colt (V.Cox)
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$80,000 Arena-Alsatia colt (R.Worthington)
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