From Breednet: There is a lot to like about the strapping Brave Smash (JPN) filly Kimochi who was elevated to the second line of betting for the $1,000,000 Group II Percy Sykes Stakes following a dominant performance at Randwick-Kensington on Wednesday.
From Breednet: A colt by exciting freshman sire Dubious today sold for $170,000 and topped the 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale. The colt, catalogued as Lot 295, was offered through the draft of Waylon J Stud and Brisbane’s leading trainer Tony Gollan and renowned bloodstock agent John Foote teamed up to secure him.
From Breednet: Naturally enough, there were significant movements on the sires’ tables as the cash flowed with gay abandon at Rosehill, Moonee Valley and Doomben on Saturday… Another to make a move was Aquis Stud’s Kobayashi, who quinelled the $500,000 Sky Racing QTIS Jewel (1200m) with the Les Ross-trained pair Mishani Royale and Mishani Gangster.
From Breednet: Favourite backers had few worries when the Brave Smash (JPN) filly Szabo kept her record at a perfect two for two at over 800m at Ipswich on Friday.
From Breednet: Narrowly defeated when a well-fancied third at Pakenham at his career debut on February 23, the Brave Smash (JPN) colt Brave Mead put his opponents to the sword in the Cookers Bulk Oil System Maiden (1200m) at Pakenham on Friday night.
From Breednet: There were six Group I races in Australia and New Zealand on Saturday, three of them won by first time G1 horses, while several other new 2YO stakes-winners put their hands up as having G1 potential.
From Breednet: A massive boost for the career of Aquis Stud’s young Snitzel stallion Invader when his first crop daughter Sunshine In Paris scythed between runners to capture Saturday’s $600,000 Group 1 Drinkwise Surround Stakes (1400m) at Randwick.
From Breednet: The Inglis Classic Yearling Sale produced some strong results for first season sires… Hot on the heels of Yes Yes Yes was Aquis Farm’s Pierata, who had 18 yearlings average $110,566 with his best result Tyreel Stud’s colt from Dizzy Diva that made $250,000 when bought by Magus Equine, HK.
From Breednet: The Inglis Classic Yearling Sale is always a great showcase for first season sires and our gallery pages offer a great quick comparison of these sires on type. Pierro’s Group I winning son Pierata covered a sensational first book of mares for Aquis and has 25 entries.
From Breednet: Speedy filly Ulanova gave her rivals a good old-fashioned beating as she led all the way to take out the Group III Platinum Homes New Plymouth Taranaki 2YO Classic (1200m) in effortless fashion.