A ground saving ride by jockey Brad Rawiller has helped steer Mick Kent-trained filly Absolutely to a commanding victory in the Group 1 AJC Oaks (2400m) at Randwick.
NSW south coast trainer Bede Murray believes he has another Derby prospect after the lightly-raced juvenile Darci Be Good took out the Listed Fernhill Handicap (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday.
Under-rated Darley sire Reset produced a new stakes-winner at Morphettville on Saturday when bargain purchase Goon Serpent upstaged her more fancied rivals to win the Group II SAJC Queen of the South Stakes beating top class performer Lady Lynette by more than a length.
THE Inglis Melbourne Autumn Yearling sale might have been robbed of one of its highlight acts with the withdrawal of Cedarberg's sister, but as usual it provides a wide cross-section of sires and in particular this year there is a large representation by sons of Hussonet.
Mick Tubman has always maintained "it's not about the money" - and yesterday he proved he is a man of his word knocking back $340,000 for his beloved filly Chance Bye at the Inglis Australian Easter Broodmare Sale in Sydney.
A Written Tycoon filly starred on the opening day of the 2011 Inglis Melbourne Autumn Yearling Sale at Oaklands today in a pleasing session where figures were comparable to last year.
Mick Kent burst back into the Group 1 winning list with Absolutely in the AJC Oaks, while Bede Murray may have himself another Classic contender in the shape of impressive Fernhill winner Darci Be Good.
The 2011 renewal of the Inglis Melbourne Autumn Yearling Sale will be conducted this coming Sunday & Monday April 17-18. With the bulk of the catalogue Super VOBIS qualified it has long been regarded as the value sale of Australia.
The catalogue for the Hunter Valley breeders annual yearling sale to be conducted at Scone on May 12 and 15 can rightly be promoted as the strongest in its 65 year history.
The second day of this year’s Inglis Australian Easter Broodmare Sale was highlighted when Bart Cummings’ Toorak Handicap winner Allez Wonder sold for an even $1million.
When a maiden wins by eight lengths it's worth taking note, especially when it's trained by David Hayes. The horse in question is Fastnet Rock three year-old Mystic Tere Toa, who beat older horses to win the 2100 metre maiden at Echuca on a very heavy track by eight lengths at his third start.
Oceanfast, a mare whose progeny have lit up the famous Newmarket sale ring on so many occasions, took centre stage herself today, topping the first day of the 2011 Inglis Australian Easter Broodmare Sale. The dam of Alinghi sold for $700,000, carrying a positive test to top young Coolmore stallion Fastnet Rock.