Sun shines at the top for Hong Kong-bound Classic colt
Magus Equine’s Willie Leung is hoping he’s bought a Hong Kong Derby horse after spending $520,000 on a colt by The Autumn Sun on the final day of the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale.
Prolific owner Cook hoping to get Lucky with a filly by Yulong’s young shuttler
Mystery Downs’ Frank Cook enjoyed another successful day on racetracks around Australia last Saturday and the Sydneysider added to his huge team of racehorses at the Inglis Classic sale.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday February 11 - Entain CEO's sudden exit, a $520,000 Classic topper, Purton on toe surgery
Straight Shorts' coverage includes a new sale-topper at the Classic Sale and news from Hong Kong with the latest on injured jockey Zac Purton, as well as the sudden resignation of Entain global CEO Gavin Isaacs.
Crown plans – Racing NSW assumes land management of five racecourses
Nearly 200 hectares of Crown land occupied by racecourses at Port Macquarie, Inverell, Coffs Harbour, Queanbeyan and Armidale came under the management of Racing NSW in 2024.
Run The Numbers – A Shocking feat that even Zabeel and Sir Tristram can’t match
Shocking has become just the second stallion this century to secure a New Zealand Group 1 double on the same day. Run The Numbers looks at the Rich Hill resident’s record and where he sits in comparison to his fellow winners of the Melbourne Cup.
‘I rang the boss and said I’ve found another one’ - Dundeel colt fetches $440,000 at Inglis Classic
Connections of a newly purchased $440,000 Dundeel colt are hoping lightning can strike twice after making the significant outlay on day two of the Inglis Classic sale.
Like father, like son - John Fung follows Hong Kong family into thoroughbred business
John Fung is the latest member of the Aquis Farm, TFI family enamoured by the thoroughbred and he’s continuing his equine education in all facets of the racing and breeding industries.