Two horses dominated the last season and in many ways they are completely different. Black Caviar (Bel Esprit) dominated the sprinters, So You Think (High Chaparral) was the dominant middle-distance runner.
Lightly raced stayer Tanby looks a horse on the up following an impressive two length win at Sandown on Wednesday providing a timely update for his half-brother by Red Ransom (USA), who will be offered by Mill Park Stud at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale next week.
As previously advised, William Inglis & Son will proceed with the first thoroughbred auction in Sydney post-EI next Friday, December 7 at Newmarket, with entries closing tomorrow for the Christmas Thoroughbred Sale.
Australia’s leading thoroughbred auctioneers William Inglis and Son Ltd will stage the 2005 Spring Carnival Ready to Run Sale in Melbourne this year, timed perfectly to coincide with the prestigious Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
Strong gains achieved at the Classic Yearling Sale last year were improved upon again in 2005 with 418 yearlings generating gross turnover of $14,438,954 (up by 7%) at an average price of $34,792.