Fernrigg Farm

Cusak Rae-Louise and Padraig Kelly can be justifiably proud of Fernrigg Farm’s achievements in such a short space of time, a reputation built on the ethos of offering affordable horses to the market. “It’s so important for our farm that our horses run well and not just sell for big money,” Rae-Louise explained. And it’s an…

ByGlen LathamDecember 10, 20210Comments

MMGC 2022

Emirates Park

Melito by Redoute’s Choice, Champion Australasian 3YO filly, dual G1 winner of $1.9m is the second dam of Emirates Park’s I Am Invincible colt, lot 452. The re-emergence in 2021 of Emirates Park as a vendor under its own banner coincided perfectly with an exciting year on the track. Outstanding results on the Gold Coast in…

ByGlen LathamDecember 8, 20210Comments

MMGC 2022

Edinburgh Park

Eleven Eleven, winner of both the Magic Millions Guineas and Magic Millions Cup in successive years amongst his eight successes and over $2.2m in prizemoney has been a wonderful advertisement for Edinburgh Park, lot 562 at the 2022 MM sale, the So You Think-Sticky Fingers filly offers access to this wonderful family. Most vendors take a…

ByGlen LathamDecember 8, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Movers & Shakers

Steve Brown

[Published Bluebloods Nov/Dec 2020] Since the reign of King Charles II and the acknowledged birth of modern racing circa 370 years ago, the number of truly innovative changes to our sport can, arguably, be counted on one hand. History will judge if micro-ownership will be added to that list and if it can, then MiRunners and…

ByGlen LathamOctober 25, 20210Comments

Bluebloods

Lindy Maurice – Movers & Shakers

It takes a special kind of person to see a gap in the market, then target that niche as a not-for-profit business rather than trying to line their own pockets. Lindy Maurice, the driving force behind Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC), is one such lady. TIC is in its third year of shepherding young people with…

ByGlen LathamMarch 29, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Easter 2021

Inglis Easter adapting for success

Sebastian Hutch With COVID’s cloud lurking over a second Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale we talked with the company’s General Manager Bloodstock Sales and Marketing, Sebastian Hutch, to get his perspective on the past 12 months, and what we can look forward to at Riverside in April. Despite predictions of Armageddon this time last year, the Australasian…

ByGlen LathamMarch 29, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Inglis Classic 2021

Fairhill Farm

The number of horses to have grazed on the undulating paddocks of Mike O’Donnell’s Fairhill Farm at Mulbring before going on to racetrack success just continues to grow. Gr.1 winners Good Project, Choice Bro and Glorious Days all had a head start at Fairhill and buyers inspecting the farm’s select 2021 Classic draft at Riverside…

ByGlen LathamFebruary 3, 20210Comments

Bluebloods MMGC 2021

Yulong

Frankle The rise and rise of Yulong as a major player in the Australian bloodstock market continues unabated. Progress in 2020 can be measured by the strong showing at January’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale, Gr.1 success for Mr Zhang’s green, white checked sleeves both domestically and in Europe, and the continued development at its three…

ByGlen LathamJanuary 5, 20210Comments

Bluebloods MMGC 2021

Segenhoe Stud

King's Legacy There is a certain level of expectation for success when buying out of a Segenhoe draft, but even given the farm’s well-earned reputation the results coming from its 2019 Gold Coast offerings have been quite exceptional. Still early three-year-olds, of the 21 lots offered a remarkable five are now Stakes performers with almost an…

ByGlen LathamJanuary 4, 20210Comments

Bluebloods MMGC 2021

KBL Thoroughbreds

Among the various strands that make up the Thoroughbred industry, once in a while someone takes the leap to start their own venture and quickly produces results that demand our attention. When talking about sale preparation in that context it is Kandice Pritchard and KBL Thoroughbreds that leap to mind. With some serious runs already…

ByGlen LathamDecember 29, 20200Comments

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