Aust-bred Willow Magic Wins SAf Gr1 SAf Nursery Plate

At Turffontein in South Africa, triple Gr1-winning former Darley shuttler Dubawi (Dubai Millennium-Zomaradah, by Deploy) added a Gr1 success when juvenile colt Willow Magic (Dubawi-La Willow, by Tierce) scored by 1.75-lengths for trainer Sean Tarry in the R1 million Gr1 South African Nursery Plate (1160m) for 2YO colts & geldings, over fellow colts Red Ray (Western Winter-Nacarat, by Pas De Quoi) & Tommy Gun (Sail From Seattle-Kathakali, by Joshua Dancer). Sold by Newgate Farm for $40,000 to Mark Tarry at the 2012 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Willow Magic took his record to 2 wins & 1 placing from 4 starts.

Better Than Ready Wins Listed Mick Dittman Plate

At Eagle Farm, Vinery Stud shuttler & former Australian Champion 2YO Sire More Than Ready (Southern Halo-Woodman's Girl, by Woodman) added a stakes success when exciting sprinting colt Better Than Ready (More Than Ready-Sally's World, by Agnes World) scored by 1.3-lengths for trainer Kelly Schweida in the $100,000 Listed Mick Dittman Plate (1000m) for 3YOs, over the gelding Rocky King (Easy Rocking-Jazz Heaven, by Celestial Bounty) & the filly Little Favours (Falvelon-Chicken Little, by Telesto). Originally a $120,000 weanling consigned by Edinburgh Park at the 2010 Magic Millions National Sale & subsequently a $140,000 yearling consigned by Newgate Farm at the 2011 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney, Better Than Ready took his record to 6 wins (including the Listed Falvelon Handicap over 1200m in Feb 2013, Listed Brian Crowley Stakes over 1200m in October 2012) & 2 placings from 10 starts for $328,000 earnings.

BREAKING NEWS: Foxwedge Fee Unchanged For 2013

Newgate Farm’s foundation stallion Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) will have his 2013 fee kept at what it was in 2012: $33,000. Covering full books in his first season at stud, both in the United Kingdom and Australia, Gr1 MVRC William Reid Stakes winner Foxwedge enjoyed a successful opening day at the 2013 Inglis Australian Easter Broodmare Sale with stakes-winners How Funny and Cinque (both in foal to him) fetching $260,000 & $150,000, while Social Scene (IRE), the dam of Gr1 winner Zipping sold for $120,000.

Popular young sire Foxwedge (image: Steve Hart)

Latest South Africa Aust-Bred & NZ-Bred Non-Stakes Winners

Courtesy of Arion Pedigrees, below are the latest Australian and/or New Zealand-bred South Africa winners:

• 05/04/2013 Ottimo (AUS) 2009 (G by Oratorio - Figure of Eight); 1st Fairview East Cape Guineas L R130,000, 1600m - Earning R81,250. Sold by Robyn Wise at the 2011 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $65,000.
• 06/04/2013 Willow Magic (AUS) 2010 (C by Dubawi - La Willow); 1st Turffontein G4s Maiden Juvenile P. R80,000, 1000m - Earning R50,000. Sold by Rothwell Park at the 2011 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale for $28,000 & subsequently sold by Newgate Farm at the 2012 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $40,000.

She's A Fox Nominated For Flemington Stakes Sprint

Unraced since August last year, boom filly She's A Fox, a full-sister to exciting Gr1-winning young Newgate Farm shuttler and Gr1 William Reid Stakes winner Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat), is among the nominees for Saturday's $120,000 Listed Security Stakes (1100m) at Flemington. She's a Fox has so far won 3 races (including the Listed Rosebud Handicap over 1200m) for 3YOs in Sydney) from 4 starts for $158,050 earnings.

Valuable Aqua d'Amore 2YO Son On Newcastle Debut

Former Australian Gr1-winning mare and now 11YO broodmare Aqua D'Amore (Danehill-Romantic River, by Irish River) will be represented by her 2nd foal to race when 2YO colt Hydro (More Than Ready-Aqua D'Amore, Danehill) makes his debut in a NMW handicap for 2YOs over 1200m at Newcastle tomorrow. Hydro was a $680,000 purchase for Gai Waterhouse & James Harron from the draft of Newgate Farm at the 2012 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Trained by Gai Waterhouse, Aqua D'Amore won 9 from 35 starts, including the 2007 Gr1 Futurity Stakes, for earnings of $1,936,850. Her only foal to race is 3YO Aqua Pura (Fusaichi Pegasus-Aqua D'Amore, Danehill) which is a winner in Japan.

She's A Fox Comeback On Track

Unraced since August last year, She's A Fox, a full-sister to exciting Gr1-winning young Newgate Farm shuttler and Gr1 William Reid Stakes winner Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat), trialed impressively yesterday at Randwick in preparation for a racetrack return following an injury-induced lay-off, reports racenet.com.au. Ridden by leading hoop Peter Robl, the Anthony Cummings trained stakes-winning mare finished a close third to Gr2 Todman Stakes-placed colt Shelford (Redoute's Choice-Taimana, by Woodman). Robl commented, "She went very good. Being such an athletic filly I don't think Anthony will trial her again and you might see her on Saturday week." Her likely first-up assignment looms as either the Gr2 Surround Stakes or Gr3 Liverpool City Cup at Warwick Farm on March 9.

Better Than Ready Wins Listed Falvelon Handicap

At Eagle Farm, Vinery Stud shuttler & former Australian Champion 2YO Sire More Than Ready (Southern Halo-Woodman's Girl, by Woodman) added a black-type success when 3YO colt Better Than Ready (More Than Ready-Sally's World, by Agnes World) scored by 3-lengths for trainer Kelly Schweida in the Listed $100,000 Falvelon Handicap (1200m) for 3YOs+, over 7YO geldings Craiglea Falcon (Falvelon-Craiglea Lady, by Secret Savings) & The Sixties (Grandera-Overter, by Encounter). Originally a $120,000 weanling consigned by Edinburgh Park at the 2010 Magic Millions National Sale & subsequently a $140,000 yearling consigned by Newgate Farm at the 2011 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney, Better Than Ready took his record to 5 wins (including the Listed Brian Crowley Stakes over 1200m in October 2012) & 2 placings from 8 starts for $239,000 earnings.

Latest Malaysia Aust-Bred & NZ-Bred Non-Stakes Winners

Courtesy of Arion Pedigrees, below are the latest Australian and/or New Zealand-bred Malaysia winners:

• 26/01/2013 A Perfectionist (AUS) 2008 (G by Encosta de Lago - Perfecto); 1st Selangor TC Class 5 H. Rgt.35,000, 1800m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Passed in by Coolmore Stud at the 2009 Weanling & Broodmare Sale for $135,000, then sold by Coolmore Stud at the 2010 Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $200,000 & subsequently sold by Newgate Farm at the 2010 National Yearling Sale for NZ$200,000.
• 26/01/2013 Apocalypse (AUS) 2008 (G by Domesday - Flash Trash); 1st Selangor TC Maiden S. Rgt.35,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Shadwell Farm at the 2009 Great Southern Weanling Sale for $7,000 & subsequently sold by Dengari Lodge at the 2010 Scone Yearling for $50,000.
• 26/01/2013 Sayaprayerforme (AUS) 2003 (G by Fubu - Rosary Beads); 1st Selangor TC Class 4 H. Rgt.55,000, 1100m - Earning Rgt.30,442.
• 26/01/2013 Dragon Dynasty (AUS) 2009 (G by Hold That Tiger - Catch the Storm); 1st Selangor TC Restricted Maiden S. Rgt.65,000, 1200m - Earning Rgt.35,977. Sold by Rangeview Park Thoroughbreds at the 2011 Melbourne Autumn Yearling Sale for $20,000.
• 26/01/2013 Engine (AUS) 2007 (G by Testa Rossa - Marshow); 1st Selangor TC Class 3 H. Rgt.75,000, 1200m - Earning Rgt.41,512. Sold by Baramul Stud at the 2009 Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $125,000.
• 26/01/2013 Paranoid - Only Thumbs Up (Mal.) (AUS) 2007 (G by Exceed and Excel - Palme d'Or); 1st Selangor TC Class 3 H. Rgt.75,000, 1600m - Earning Rgt.41,512. Sold by Racetree at the 2009 Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $70,000.
• 26/01/2013 Win Million (AUS) 2008 (G by Nadeem - Gas); 1st Selangor TC Class 4 H. Rgt.55,000, 1100m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Raheen Stud at the 2010 Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $180,000.
• 27/01/2013 Spin Citi (AUS) 2008 (G by Danzero - Twinciti); 1st Selangor TC Class 5 H. Rgt.35,000, 1800m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Passed in by Burnewang North Pastoral at the 2010 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale for $37,500 & subsequently sold by Burnewang North Pastoral at the 2010 National Yearling Sale for $42,000.
• 27/01/2013 Cassandra Shadow (NZ) 2008 (F by O'Reilly - Anne of Tudor); 1st Selangor TC Maiden S. Rgt.35,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Waikato Stud Ltd. at the 2010 National Yearling Sale for NZ$160,000.
• 27/01/2013 Storm Through (AUS) 2009 (G by Antonius Pius - Wedding Gift); 1st Selangor TC Restricted Maiden S. Rgt.65,000, 1200m - Earning Rgt.35,977. Sold by Janna Park at the 2011 Adelaide Yearling Sale for $4,000.
• 27/01/2013 Report for Duty - Landing North (Mal.) (AUS) 2005 (G by Conatus - Dasanction); 1st Selangor TC Class 4 H. Rgt.55,000, 1100m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Passed in by K. N. Fleming at the 2007 GC Horses In Training Sale for $20,000.
• 27/01/2013 Viva Amour (NZ) 2004 (G by D'Cash - Corporate Leah); 1st Selangor TC Class 5 H. Rgt.35,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Gredan Farm at the 2006 NZ National Yearling Sale for NZ$9,000.
• 27/01/2013 Fox Treasure (AUS) 2007 (G by Bel Esprit - Westernport Bay); 1st Selangor TC Class 5 H. Rgt.35,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.19,372.
• 27/01/2013 Black Echo - Black Supreme (Mal.) (AUS) 2005 (G by Danzero - Go Hayley Go); 1st Selangor TC Class 4 H. Rgt.55,000, 1600m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Fairdale Stud at the 2007 NZ National Yearling Sale for NZ$80,000 after being sold by Yarraman Park Stud at the 2006 Gold Coast National Weanling Sale for $60,000.

Australia Dominates WTR Sprint Category

While champion mare Black Caviar and triple Gr1-winning gelding Hay List (Statue Of Liberty-Sing Hallelujah, by Is It True) topped the Turf Sprint division, Australian-bred horses also filled the next 5 spots with dual Gr1-winners Atlantic Jewel (Fastnet Rock-Regard, by Zabeel), Rocket Man (Viscount-Macrosa, by McGinty) & 4-time Gr1 winner Sepoy (Elusive Quality-Watchful, by Danehill) each achieving a 122 mark. Just shy of this rating were Gr1 William Reid Stakes winner Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) & Gr1 Patinack Classic winner Mental (Lonhro-Intrigues, by Night Shift) on 121.

Hay List was 2nd highest WTR Turf Sprinter (pic: Steve Hart)

Magic Millions GC Day-3: $800,000 Redoute's Choice Colt

The top-selling yearling on Day-3 of the 4-day Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale was almost pinched with a 'one-bid' move by agent James Harron, however was knocked down for $800,000 to Sydney trainer John O'Shea who only had to fire back with one bid of his own to win the auction battle for a Redoute's Choice colt out of Gr1 winner Apercu. Consigned by Newgate Farm, the colt is his dam's first, and O'Shea was delighted with the buy: "He's the best Redoute's Choice (yearling) I have seen in a long time... The best since Fast 'n' Famous. He is a very nice colt."

$800,000 Redoute's Choice-Apercu colt (image: Steve Hart)

Lomar Park Tops Vendor Averages

In a rewarding result for principal Fred Peisah and stud manager Paul Davies, Lomar Park Stud knocked all the major stud farms off their perch in recording a phenomenal $391,000 average for their 5 yearlings sold, augmented by the $1.35 million overall sale-topper on Day-2. The top 5 were:

• $391,000 – Lomar Park Stud (5 sold)
• $271,250 – Evergreen Stud Farm (4 sold)
• $229,000 – Newgate Farm (15 sold)
• $202,500 – Strawberry Hill Stud (4 sold)
• $193,750 – Rothwell Park (4 sold)

Magic Millions GC Day-1: Freshman Wanted

It is very rare to see a freshman stallion sit near the top of the leader-board at a major sale, but after Day-1 of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale, Eliza Park's much hyped Gr1 Newmarket Handicap-winning stallion Wanted (Fastnet Rock-Fragments, by Snippets) is ironically only $40,000 shy of his red-hot father following the sale of his colt from Gr2 Magic Night Stakes winner Regal Arena (Arena-Regal Chamber, by Archregent) for $460,000 in the twilight of the opening session. Purchased by the astute Hong Kong based George Moore Bloodstock, the sale is not only a coup for Eliza Park but also represents a healthy return for vendor Newgate Farm who bought the colt from the 2012 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale draft of Eliza Park for $255,000. The Regal Arena colt was one of 3 yearlings by Wanted to reach triple figures on the opening day.

Foxwedge UK Fee Set At £7,500

Meanwhile, the debut fee for Hunter Valley-based Newgate Farm's reverse shuttler Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) has been set at £7,500 by Whitsbury Manor Stud, reports racingpost.com. The Hampshire-based property is the first stud farm in the northern hemisphere to stand a son of last year's Australian Champion Sire Fastnet Rock. Whitsbury's Ed Harper enthused: "Our new recruit from Australia, Foxwedge, is the highest-rated son of Fastnet Rock. "I believe he offers immensely good value considering his exceptional race record, champion's pedigree and the fact that he will be limited to 120 mares."

Sea Siren In Tune For Manikato

Meanwhile, valuable dual Gr1-winning 4YO mare Sea Siren (Fastnet Rock-Express A Smile, by Success Express) threw out the challenge to last start Gr2 Schillaci stakes-winning 5YO Buffering (Mossman-Action Annie, by Anabaa) for Friday night's Gr1 Manikato Stakes following an impressive gallop this morning at Moonee Valley, reports racenet.com.au. Trainer John O'Shea was impressed with her tractability around the tight circuit and commented: "In my experience with them, they either handle it the first time or it is just a waste of time with them ... The first time we brought Racing To Win here, he was a disaster and the Cox Plate was a disaster. We brought Foxwedge here, galloped him and he was brilliant. In his first crack here, he raced well ... She has come here for the first time and Jimmy [Cassidy] was very happy with her capacity to get around so I don't think the track will be an issue." In response to Sea Siren taking on Buffering first up at Gr1 level O'Shea remained confident, "She's very good early in her prep, if you go through her form so it's not an issue for her to be at that level at this stage."

Better Than Ready Wins Listed Brian Crowley Stakes

Vinery Stud shuttler & former Australian Champion 2YO Sire More Than Ready (Southern Halo-Woodman's Girl, by Woodman) added a black-type success when the colt Better Than Ready (More Than Ready-Sally's World, by Agnes World) scored by 0.3-length for Queensland trainer Kelly Schweida in the $100,000 Listed Brian Crowley Stakes (1200m) for 3YOs at Randwick, over the fillies Jolie Bay (Fastnet Rock-Legally Bay, by Snippets) & Brave Soul (More Than Ready-Soul Singer, by Danehill). Originally a $120,000 weanling consigned by Edinburgh Park at the 2010 Magic Millions National Sale & subsequently a $140,000 yearling consigned by Newgate Farm at the 2011 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney, Better Than Ready took his record to 4 wins & a placing from 6 starts for $165,000 earnings.

Foxwedge To Reverse Shuttle To UK's Whitsbury Manor

Hunter Valley-based Newgate Farm's exciting young freshman sire Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) will shuttle to England's Whistbury Manor Stud for the 2013 season, reports smh.com.au. Newgate Farm principal Henry Field revealed: ''We were in a great position with offers to stand Foxwedge coming from America, Ireland and France, but after some considerable study by the syndicate members it was decided that Whitsbury Manor Stud was the best option.'' The cover stallion for Breeding&Racing's 2012 digital Sires Annual, Foxwedge will cover a maximum of 120 mares (150 in Australia) according to Field, who revealed his northern hemisphere fee will be £7,000. On the track, Foxwedge (a $925,000 yearling consigned by Luskin Park Stud at the 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney) retired with 5 wins (including March's Gr1 William Reid Stakes over 1200m at Moonee Valley, plus 2011's Gr2 Roman Consul Stakes over 1200m at Randwick & Gr3 San Domenico Stakes over 1100m at Rosehill) & 4 placings (including March's Gr1 Newmarket Handicap over 1200m at Flemington, plus 2011's Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes over 1200m at Flemington, Gr2 Todman Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill & Gr3 Run To The Rose over 1200m at Rosehill) from 12 starts for $942,450 earnings.

Latest reverse shuttler Foxwedge (image: Steve Hart)

Fasig-Tipton Boss Appeals To Aust Buying Bench

Lexington-based sales company Fasig-Tipton is preparing an outstanding catalogue of mares for its annual November Sale to be held on November 5, many of which have pedigree links  to appeal to the Australasian market. Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning, Jr appealed to Australian buyers: "We have an outstanding catalogue in development that will include a large number of off the track race mares as well as several young mares in foal on their first covers that should really suit the Australasian broodmare owner… North American broodmares have punched well above their weight in Australasia as producers with the likes of Foxwedge, Anabandana, Smart Missile, Red Ruler, November Rain, Platinum Princess and So Pristine [all] recent group winners, which cannot be ignored by breeders or yearling buyers alike." The sale boasts an impressive line-up that includes 3-time Gr1 winner Havre de Grace (Saint Liam-Easter Bunnette, by Carson City), Gr1 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint winner Musical Romance (Concorde's Tune-Candlelightdinner, by Slew Gin Fizz), as well as the dams of Gr1 Kentucky Derby and Gr1 Preakness Stakes quinella I'll Have Another (Flower Alley-Arch's Gal Edith, by Arch) and Bodemeister (Empire Maker-Untouched Talent, by Storm Cat). From a Southern Hemisphere perspective, the catalogue includes the multiple stakes-winning mare Hessonite (Freud-Lakab, by Manila), who hails from the family of King's Rose (King's Best-Rose City, by City West) and Anabandana (Anabaa-Great Notice, by Nureyev). The catalogue currently includes more than 50 stakes-winning fillies and 15 producers of graded/group stakes winners.

She's A Fox Out Of Spring Features

She's a Fox (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) has a minor ligament strain in her knee and connections have decided to be cautious and send the boom 3YO filly for a spell for the remainder of the spring. Trainer Anthony Cummings told racenet.com.au, "She had a bit of a twinge in the back of the knee so we're taking the careful approach. In terms of her developing into what she can be, we decided to take the conservative view, give her the time and come back in the autumn. There are a lot of options for a filly like this in the autumn."  She's a Fox won the Listed The Rosebud at her previous start and is a full sister to recently retired Gr1 winner Foxwedge (standing at Newgate Farm).

She's A Fox Wins Rosebud Handicap

Recently crowned Champion Sire Fastnet Rock (Danehill–Piccadilly Circus, by Royal Academy) added a black-type success when his daughter She's a Fox (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) scored a 3.25-lengths victory for trainer Anthony Cummings over colt Urquidez (Street Sense–Spiral Starway, by Giant's Causeway) & fellow filly Secret Delight (Encosta de Lago–Divine Secret, by Thunder Gulch) in the $98,000 Listed Rosebud Handicap (1200m) for 3YOs at Warwick Farm. She's a Fox, a full-sister to Newgate Farm's Gr1-winning foundation sire Foxwedge, took her record to 3 wins from 4 starts for $158,050 earnings. For in-depth race, winner & runner details click on the race name in this item.

Latest South Africa Aust-Bred & NZ-Bred Non-Stakes Winners

Courtesy of Arion Pedigrees, below are the latest Australian and/or New Zealand-bred South Africa winners:

• 05/06/2012 Europe to Africa (AUS) 2008 (F by Rock of Gibraltar - Golden Bridge); 1st Scottsville Soccer 10 H. R75,000, 1950m - Earning R46,875. Passed in at the 2010 NZ Bloodstock National Yearling Sale for NZ$95,000 & subsequently sold by Newgate Farm at the 2010 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale for $100,000.

Black Caviar Long Odds-On For UK Debut

Across 9 leading UK bookmakers surveyed by racingpost.com overnight, Black Caviar remains long odds-on favourite for the Gr1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 23. Her price ranges from 1-2 (William Hill, Paddy Power, SportingBet & SkyBet) to 4-9 (Ladbrokes, Boyle Sports & Bet Victor) to 2-5 (Bet 365 & Blue Square). Next best in the market is Bated Breath (varying from 4-1 to 8-1), followed by Moonlight Cloud (10-1 to 12-1), Society Rock (10-1 to 16-1), Hoof It (12-1 to 14-1), Krypton Factor (12-1 to 16-1), Foxwedge (14-1 to 33-1), Wizz Kidd (16-1 to 25-1), Temple Of Boom (20-1 to 25-1) & Ortensia (20-1 to 33-1).

Tony Scott Joins Newgate Farm

Tony Scott has resigned as stud manager of Rheinwood Pastoral "to take up a role with the newly created Newgate Stallion operation". Meanwhile Karen Keighley (assistant stud manager) "has accepted the role of stud manager at Rheinwood".

Magic Millions Select Weanlings Day-2: $255k Wanted Colt

Newgate Farm paid top price of $255,000 for a colt from the 1st-crop of Gr1-winning Eliza Park stallion Wanted (the 4th foal out of 10-year-old Arena mare Regal Arena) during the 2nd session at the 2-day Magic Millions National Select Weanling Sale on the Queensland Gold Coast. The colt was consigned by Eliza Park as agent & the colt's dam Regal Arena (who has previously produced 5-time-winner Portos) is a full-sister to Gr1-winner, Gr1-placed & triple Gr2-winner Regal Cheer, as well as a 3/4-sister to stakes-winner & Gr1-placed My Lady's Chamber. Newgate's Henry Field declared: "He's the most outstanding individual I've seen offered at a weanling sale for at least 5 years. Just a stunning colt - the pick of the sale & he's by a speed Gr1-winning son of Fastnet Rock - that's a no-brainer. We will most likely offer him as a yearling, hopefully up here at the Gold Coast in January."

Magic Millions Select Weanlings Day-2: Top Lots

• $255,000 Wanted-Regal Arena colt (Newgate Farm)
• $200,000 Fastnet Rock-Kitty Cash filly (Bowcock Bloodstock)
• $190,000 Wanted-Aquatint filly (Boomer Bloodstock)
• $150,000 Encosta de Lago-Starspangled colt (Ascot Farm)
• $130,000 Fastnet Rock-Drama filly (Mulcaster Bloodstock)
• $120,000 High Chaparral-Satin Robes colt (Boomer Bloodstock)
• $120,000 Exceed And Excel-Mythical Play filly (World Wide Bloodstock)
• $110,000 Manhattan Rain-Entrust colt (Musk Creek Farm)
• $105,000 More Than Ready-Langness filly (J.Johnstone)
• $100,000 More Than Ready-Islands High filly (Newgate Farm)
• $90,000 Duporth-Lenswood colt (Hancock Bloodstock)
• $85,000 High Chaparral-Gu Li filly (Magic Millions as agent)
• $80,000 Wanted-Star's Delight filly (Magic Millions as agent)
• $72,500 Starcraft-Bambolear colt (Magic Millions as agent)
• $72,500 Manhattan Rain-One Dream filly (Magic Millions as agent)
• $65,000 Northern Meteor-Secret Society colt (Mulcaster Bloodstock)
• $65,000 Snitzel-Ella Cinders filly (Emirates Park)
• $55,000 Encosta de Lago-Catching Moonbeams filly (Byefarm Breeders)
• $50,000 Starcraft-The Flying Nun colt (P.Willetts)
• $50,000 High Chaparral-Given filly (Magic Millions as agent)

UK Trip Off & Foxwedge Retired To Stud

Trainer John O'Shea announced plans to send Gr1-winning & dual Gr1-placed 3YO colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) to the UK to compete at next month's Royal Ascot carnival have been scrapped "after a lacklustre trial at Rosehill on Friday" & he will now be retired to stud at Newgate Farm, reported The Daily Telegraph. Foxwedge "was found to have a virus after flopping in the Gr1 T.J.Smith Stakes at Randwick last month & O'Shea told The Sydney Morning Herald: "When $10 million has been paid for the horse, you cannot be guessing. I'm not prepared to take a chance. He raced at the top end of town throughout his whole career, he has done a great job." Foxwedge (a $925,000 yearling consigned by Luskin Park Stud at the 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney) retires with 5 wins (including March's Gr1 William Reid Stakes over 1200m at Moonee Valley, plus 2011's Gr2 Roman Consul Stakes over 1200m at Randwick & Gr3 San Domenico Stakes over 1100m at Rosehill) & 4 placings (including March's Gr1 Newmarket Handicap over 1200m at Flemington, plus 2011's Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes over 1200m at Flemington, Gr2 Todman Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill & Gr3 Run To The Rose over 1200m at Rosehill) from 12 starts for $942,450 earnings.

Black Caviar Hot Favourite For Royal Ascot Debut

Following the "25-1 shock" victory by 6YO gelding Tiddliwinks (Piccolo-Card Games, by First Trump) in Wednesday's UK Gr2 Duke Of York Stakes (6 furlongs), the feature sprint on the opening day of the historic Dante meeting at York, racingpost.com declared: "With no runner looking to emerge as a serious challenger to Black Caviar in the Gr1 Golden Jubilee Stakes (6 furlongs on June 23), BoyleSports shortened the Aussie ace to 4-9 favourite (from 4-6) for Royal Ascot." Among 7 leading UK bookmakers currently offering early markets on the Golden Jubilee Stakes, Black Caviar varies from 8-13 (SportingBet) to 8-15 (BetVictor) to 1-2 (Paddy Power & SkyBet) to 4-9 (BoyleSports & Bet365) to "no quote" (William Hill, while offering 12-1 to 100-1 any other runner). None of the bookies have any other runner under double figures, with the next best Krypton Factor (varying from 10-1 to 14-1), Bated Breath (10-1 to 16-1), Society Rock (10-1 to 16-1), Hoof It (12-1 to 16-1) & Moonlight Cloud (14-1 to 20-1). Meanwhile the other Australian contenders quoted are: Foxwedge (12-1 to 33-1), Sepoy (16-1 to 25-1), Temple Of Boom (20-1 to 25-1), Ortensia (20-1 to 33-1) & Helmet (33-1 to 50-1).

$33k Foxwedge Fee At Newgate Farm

Newgate Farm announced Gr1-winning & dual Gr1-placed 3YO colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) will begin his stallion career at an initial service fee of $33,000 later this year. Foxwedge is due to fly out of Australia on Sunday (May 13) to contest the UK Gr1 King's Stand Stakes (5 furlongs) at Royal Ascot on June 18, before retiring to Newgate (as the farm's foundation sire) to serve his 1st mares in the 2012 Australian Spring. Foxwedge (a $925,000 yearling consigned by Luskin Park Stud at the 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney) currently boasts 5 wins (including March's Gr1 William Reid Stakes over 1200m at Moonee Valley, plus 2011's Gr2 Roman Consul Stakes over 1200m at Randwick & Gr3 San Domenico Stakes over 1100m at Rosehill) & 4 placings (including March's Gr1 Newmarket Handicap over 1200m at Flemington, plus 2011's Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes over 1200m at Flemington, Gr2 Todman Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill & Gr3 Run To The Rose over 1200m at Rosehill) from 12 starts for $942,450 earnings.

Foxwedge "Unlikely To Race Again" Until Royal Ascot

Sydney trainer John O'Shea confirmed Gr1-winning & dual Gr1-placed 3YO colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) "has recovered from a throat infection, but is unlikely to race again until Royal Ascot" reported The Daily Telegraph. Foxwedge "is being prepared for the UK Gr1 King's Stand Stakes (5 furlongs) on June 18" & O'Shea noted: "He'll have a barrier trial now, before flying out on May 13".

Tony Williams Joins Newgate Farm

Magic Millions NSW representative Tony Williams is joining Newgate Farm as operations manager. Newgate will be standing Gr1-winning & dual Gr1-placed 3YO colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) in his 1st season at stud, following his trip to the UK for the Royal Ascot sprints.

Inglis Easter Yearlings session 1: Leading Vendors

• Coolmore Stud: 33 lots sold for $6,786,000
• Makybe: 9 lots sold for $5,220,000
• Arrowfield Stud: 24 lots sold for $4,505,000
• Yarraman Park Stud: 17 lots sold for $4,120,000
• Widden Stud: 21 lots sold for $3,360,000
• Kitchwin Hill: 11 lots sold for $3,245,000
• Patinack Farm: 12 lots sold for $3,200,000
• Willow Park Stud: 10 lots sold for $2,795,000
• Segenhoe Stud: 12 lots for $2,490,000
• Edinglassie Stud: 9 lots sold for $2,112,500
• Evergreen Stud Farm: 5 lots sold for $1,970,000
• Kia-Ora Stud: 7 lots sold for $1,920,000
• Newgate Farm: 3 lots sold for $1,650,000
• Vinery Stud: 8 lots sold for $1,645,000
• Cressfield: 5 lots sold for $1,610,000
• Attunga Stud: 10 lots sold for $1,540,000
• Highgrove Stud: 5 lots sold for $1,405,000
• Strawberry Hill Stud: 3 lots sold for $1,370,000
• Reavill Farm: 6 lots sold for $1,200,000
• Glastonbury Farms; 6 lots sold for $1,115,000
• Twin Palms Stud: 4 lots sold for $1,110,000
• Bell View Park Stud: 4 lots sold for $1,060,000
• Bylong Park Thoroughbreds: 4 lots sold for $1,060,000
• Windsor Park Stud: 5 lots sold for $1,005,000
• Trelawney Stud: 4 lots sold for $1,000,000

Rain Affair Favourite For Gr1 TJ Smith

In a similarly tight market, Sydney sprint stars Rain Affair ($2.10) & Foxwedge ($2.20) are expected by Luxbet to fight out tomorrow's Gr1 ATC TJ Smith Stakes (1100m) at Randwick. For the latest odds on the race click on the Luxbet link in this item, or click here to view their special offer.

Inglis Easter Yearlings Day-1: $1m Fastnet Rock Colt

In the auction ring, Coolmore representatives James Bester & Demi O'Byrne out-bid Dr Edmund Bateman to pay top price of $1 million for a colt by Coolmore's multiple Gr1-winning Australian-bred stallion & former Australian Champion 2nd-Season Sire Fastnet Rock (the 2nd foal out of stakes-winning 11-year-old Tale Of The Cat mare Catreign) during the opening session at the 3-day Inglis Easter Yearling Sale at Newmarket in Sydney. The colt was consigned by Henry Field's Newgate Farm as agent for Robert & Barbara McClure's Morning Rise Stud in Victoria & Bester declared: "He's the best Fastnet Rock here by a long way. A gorgeous horse. When I saw him at the farm, I suppose 6 months ago, I said at the time to his breeder: 'He's the nicest Fastnet Rock foal I've ever seen in my life'."

$1 million Fastnet Rock-Catreign colt (image: Steve Hart)

Foxwedge Foundation Sire For Newgate Farm

Newgate Farm announced it has secured Gr1-winning & dual Gr1-placed 3YO colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) as its foundation sire. At his latest start, Foxwedge (the highest-ever rated son of former Australian Champion 2nd-Season Sire & multiple Gr1-winning Australian-bred stallion Fastnet Rock) defeated older rivals to win last month's Gr1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley. Foxwedge (a $925,000 yearling consigned by Luskin Park Stud at the 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney) currently boasts 5 wins (also including 2011's Gr2 Roman Consul Stakes over 1200m at Randwick & Gr3 San Domenico Stakes over 1100m at Rosehill) & 4 placings (including March's Gr1 Newmarket Handicap over 1200m at Flemington, plus 2011's Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes over 1200m at Flemington, Gr2 Todman Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill & Gr3 Run To The Rose over 1200m at Rosehill) from 12 starts for $942,450 earnings. Newgate's Hednry Field enthused: "Foxwedge was as good a physical specimen as I have ever seen as a yearling, as evidenced by his $925,000 sales price at the Inglis Easter yearling sale. His good looks, along with the fact that he is not only the highest-ever rated son of Fastnet Rock, but also a higher rated 3YO sprinter than Fastnet Rock himself, makes Foxwedge an incredibly exciting stallion prospect." Meanwhile Sydney owners Dr Edmund & Belinda Bateman will retain a 25% interest in Foxwedge, who will remain with trainer John O'Shea & be aimed at the UK Gr1 Kings Stand Stakes (6 furlongs) at Royal Ascot before retiring to Newgate Farm to serve his 1st mares in the 2012 Australian Spring.

Foxwedge Wins Gr1 William Reid Stakes

Former Australian Champion 2nd-Season Sire & multiple Gr1-winning Australian-bred stallion Fastnet Rock (Danehill-Piccadilly Circus, by Royal Academy) added a Gr1 triumph (& 9th individual Gr1-winner) when 3YO colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) scored a 0.75-length victory over his older rivals in the $406,000 weight-for-age Gr1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley in Melbourne. Foxwedge (ridden by Nash Rawiller for trainer John O'Shea) defeated favoured 6YO gelding Hay List (Statue Of Liberty-Sing Hallelujah, by Is It True) & 4YO gelding Buffering (Mossman-Action Annie, by Anabaa). Foxwedge (a $925,000 yearling consigned by Luskin Park Stud at the 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney) now has 5 wins (also including 2011's Gr2 Roman Consul Stakes over 1200m at Randwick & Gr3 San Domenico Stakes over 1100m at Rosehill) & 4 placings (including last start's Gr1 Newmarket Handicap over 1200m at Flemington on March 10, plus 2011's Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes over 1200m at Flemington, Gr2 Todman Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill & Gr3 Run To The Rose over 1200m at Rosehill) from 12 starts for $942,4500 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at Arion Pedigrees.)

Hay List Favourite For Gr1 William Reid Stakes

Following his weight carrying record in the Gr1 Newmarket Handicap 2 weeks ago, Hay List is the dominant $1.50 favourite with Luxbet for tonight's weight-for-age Gr1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley in Melbourne. Buffering is 2nd elect at $8.50, followed in the market by Woorim & Foxwedge ($12). For the latest odds on the race, click on the Luxbet link in this item or click here to view their special offer.

Star sprinter Hay List (image by Steve Hart)

1st Win For Half-Brother To Foxwedge

The half-brother to Gr2-winning & dual Gr1-placed 3YO colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) notched his 1st win (at his 3rd start, following 2 runners-up) when 4YO gelding Larch (Galileo-Forest Native) scored over 1200m at Hamilton in Victoria yesterday for trainer Sean Mott. Larch was a $75,000 yearling consigned by Luskin Park at the 2009 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney. A full-sister to Foxwedge is among Luskin Park's Inglis Easter draft next month.

Winning Debut By $600k Full-Sister to Foxwedge

The valuable full-sister to Gr2-winning & dual Gr1-placed 3YO colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) scored on debut when 2YO filly She's A Fox won over 1100m at Canterbury Park in Sydney for trainer Anthony Cummings. She's A Fox was a $600,000 yearling consigned by Luskin Park Stud at the 2011 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney.

Hay List Wins Gr1 Newmarket Handicap

Eliza Park's Royal Ascot Group-winning shuttler Statue Of Liberty (Storm Cat-Charming Lassie, by Seattle Slew) added a Gr1 triumph when favoured & top-weighted 6YO gelding Hay List (Statue Of Liberty-Sing Hallelujah, by Is It True) snatched victory by a half-head in the final strides of the $1 million Gr1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington in Melbourne. Hay List (ridden by Glyn Schofield for trainer John McNair) defeated 4YO gelding Buffering (Mossman-Action Annie, by Anabaa) & 3YO colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat). Hay List took his record to 15 wins (also including 2011's Gr1 All Aged Stakes over 1400m at Randwick & Gr2 Challenge Stakes over 1000m at Warwick Farm, plus 2010's Gr1 Manikato Stakes over 1200m at Moonee Valley, Gr2 Gilgai Stakes over 1200m at Flemington, Gr3 McEwen Stakes over 1000m at Moonee Valley & Gr3 W.J.Healy Stakes over 1200m at Eagle Farm) & 5 runners-up (in February's Gr1 Lightning Stakes over 1000m at Flemington, plus 2011's Gr1 BTC Cup over 1200m at Doomben, Gr1 T.J.Smith Stakes over 1200m at Randwick & Gr1 Lightning Stakes over 1000m at Flemington, as well as 2010's Listed June Stakes over 1100m at Randwick) from 22 starts for $2,476,325 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

Hay List Favourite For Gr1 Newmarket Handicap

In a packed field of 23 sprinters, top weight Hay List is at close to each-way odds with Luxbet to land tomorrow's Gr1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington in Melbourne. Boom sprinter Bel Sprinter and Sydney stars Foxwedge & Rain Affair are battling for 2nd favouritism. For the latest odds on the race click on the Luxbet link in this item, or click here to view their special offer.

Black Caviar, Hay List & Sepoy To Clash At Royal Ascot

All of England "is likely to be treated to the race Australians have been longing to see in their own backyard" reported The Daily Telegraph. Black Caviar, Hay List & Sepoy "are expected to meet in a world championship showdown at Royal Ascot in the Gr1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes (6 furlongs) on June 23". And "they are likely to be joined by Foxwedge & Ortensia".

Black Caviar Tight Odds For Gr1 Lightning Stakes

Meanwhile Black Caviar is at very cramped odds with Luxbet to win tomorrow's Gr1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington. The only runners considered a possible threat to her taking her record to 19 undefeated starts are Hay List & Foxwedge. For the latest odds on the race click on the Luxbet link in this item, or click here to view their special offer.

Magic Millions Day-3: $680k More Than Ready Colt

Sydney trainer Gai Waterhouse in partnership with bloodstock agent James Harron paid $680,000 for a colt by Vinery Stud shuttler More Than Ready (the 3rd foal out of Gr1-winning & 5-time Gr1-placed 10-year-old Danehill mare Aqua D'Amore) consigned by Newgate Farm as agent).

2011 World Rankings: 47 Aust-Trained At 115+

Of the 351 international horses to make the WTC rankings in 2011 (by rating at 115 or above), 47 were Australian-trained, while a further 15 Australian-bred horses earned their positions while racing overseas. Greg Carpenter commented: “It is also important to note that the number of Australian-trained horses to rate 120 or greater continues to grow, with a record number of 6 in this elite category in 2011, up from 5 the year prior, 4 in 2009 & just 2 in 2008, which is a most pleasing Progression.” The Australian-trained horses on the 2011 WTC list were: Black Caviar (132), Sepoy (123), Hay List (122), Atlantic Jewel (121), Whobegotyou (120) More Joyous (120), Helmet (119), Shocking (119), Heart Of Dreams (118), Manawanui (118), Descarado (117), Rangirangdoo (117), Rekindled Interest (117), Danleigh (116), Glass Harmonium (116), Littorio (116), Love Conquers All (116), Mosheen (116), My Kingdom Of Fife (116), Pinker Pinker (116), Scenic Shot (116), Sincero (116), Smart Missile (116), Streama (116), Trusting (116), Albert the Fat (115), Black Piranha (115), Cedarberg (115), Centennial Park (115), Dao Dao (115), Decision Time (115), Foxwedge (115), Ilovethiscity (115), Induna (115), Linton (115), Melito (115), Midas Touch (115), Playing God (115), Retrieve (115), Sacred Choice (115), Secret Admirer (115), Shamrocker (115), Swift Alliance (115), Temple Of Boom (115), Triple Elegance (115), Typhoon Tracy (115) & Zavite (115).

Sepoy Wins Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes

Former shuttler Elusive Quality (Gone West-Touch Of Greatness, by Hero's Honor) added a Gr1 triumph when Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum's favoured home-bred colt & last season’s Australian Champion 2YO Sepoy (Elusive Quality-Watchful, by Danehill) scored by a head in the $500,000 Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) for 3YOs at Flemington. Sepoy (ridden by Kerrin McEvoy for trainer Peter Snowden) defeated fellow colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) & the filly Satin Shoes (Flying Spur-Star Satire, by Volksraad). Sepoy now has 9 wins (also including last start’s Gr2 Caulfield Sprint over 1100m at Caulfield on October 15, both September’s Gr1 Manikato Stakes over 1200m at Moonee Valley & Gr2 Danehill Stakes over 1200m at Flemington, plus August’s Listed Vain Stakes over 1100m at Caulfield, April’s Gr1 Golden Slipper Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill, both February's Gr1 Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stakes over 1200m at Caulfield & Gr3 Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Prelude over 1100m at Caulfield, in addition to January's Listed Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Preview over 1000m at Caulfield & 2010's Listed Maribyrnong Trial Stakes over 1000m at Flemington) & a runner-up (in March’s Gr2 Todman Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill) from 10 starts for $3,863,000 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

Sepoy Favourite For Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes

Last season’s Champion 2YO Sepoy is a $1.30 chance to win tomorrow’s Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington. Foxwedge ($11), Hot Snitzel ($12) & Bear Hero ($14) are next in the market.

Foxwedge Wins Roman Consul Stakes

Former Australian Champion 2nd-Season Sire & multiple Gr1-winning Australian-bred stallion Fastnet Rock (Danehill-Piccadilly Circus, by Royal Academy) added a group success when favoured colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) scored by a short-neck in the $175,000 Gr2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m) for 3YOs at Randwick. Foxwedge (ridden by Nash Rawiller for trainer John O’Shea) defeated fellow colts Masthead (Written Tycoon-Balsamico, by Redoute's Choice) & Do You Think (Starcraft-Chickens, by Danehill). Foxwedge (a $925,000 yearling consigned by Luskin Park Stud at the 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney) now has 4 wins (also including August’s Gr3 San Domenico Stakes over 1100m at Rosehill) & 2 placings (in August’s Gr3 Run To The Rose over 1200m at Rosehill & March’s Gr2 Todman Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill) from 8 starts for $478,700 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

Smart Missile Favourite For Gr1 Golden Rose

Undefeated boom 3YO Smart Missile is $2.05 favourite with betchoice.com.au to win tomorrow’s Gr1 Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney. In a small field of 6 runners, Helmet is 2nd elect at $3.60, ahead of Foxwedge ($7), the trio having filled the placings in the Gr3 Run To The Rose over 1200m a fortnight ago. For the latest odds click on the link.

Smart Missile Wins Run To The Rose

Former Australian Champion 2nd-Season Sire & multiple Gr1-winning Australian-bred Coolmore stallion Fastnet Rock (Danehill-Piccadilly Circus, by Royal Academy) added a group success when unbeaten boom colt Smart Missile (Fastnet Rock-Comical Smile, by Comic Strip) returned from a 23-weeks spell to score by a neck in the $125,000 Gr3 Run To The Rose (1200m) for 3YOs at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney. Favourite Smart Missile (ridden by Glen Boss for trainer Anthony Cummings) defeated fellow colts Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) & top-weighted Helmet (Exceed And Excel-Accessories, by Singspiel). Smart Missile now has 3 wins (also including March’s Gr2 Todman Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill & 2010's Listed NSW Breeders Plate over 1000m at Randwick) from 3 starts for $316,150 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

Foxwedge Wins San Domenico Stakes

Former Australian Champion 2nd-Season Sire & multiple Gr1-winning Australian-bred stallion Fastnet Rock (Danehill-Piccadilly Circus, by Royal Academy) added a group success (& 18th individual stakes-winner) when favoured colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) returned from a 19-weeks spell to score a half-length victory in the $125,000 Gr3 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) for 3YOs at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney. Foxwedge (ridden by Nash Rawiller for trainer John O’Shea) defeated the fillies Anise (General Nediym-Pimpinella, by Flying Spur) & Karuta Queen (Not A Single Doubt-Card Queen, by Final Card). Foxwedge (a $925,000 yearling consigned by Luskin Park Stud at the 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney) now has 3 wins & a placing (in March’s Gr2 Todman Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill) from 5 starts for $297,000 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

Magic Millions Yearlings Day-1: $180k Shamardal Colt

In the auction ring, Hong Kong-based George Moore Bloodstock paid top price of $180,000 for a colt by European champion 4-time Gr1-winning shuttler Shamardal (the 3rd foal out of triple-winning 10-year-old NZ-bred Volksraad mare Running Jeans) during yesterday’s opening session at the 3-day Magic Millions National Yearling Sale on the Queensland Gold Coast. The colt was consigned by Newgate Farm as agent & his dam Running Jeans is a 3/4-sister to both Gr2-winning & Gr1-placed Katana, as well as stakes-winning & dual Gr3-placed Smitten Kitten. Moore commented: “Actually we have bought 2 other colts earlier (in 2011) by Shamardal that cost $410,000 here at the Premier sale in January & another for $550,000. We are just trying to buy them, as we are giving his stock a big chance this year. We have a couple of good ones in the stable, Leading City & Able Charm. They have great temperaments & they are doing well for us. So we are taking a couple of extra chances & this colt was a lot cheaper than the other ones.”

Magic Millions Weanlings Day-1: $145k Fastnet Rock Colt

Tim Stewart & Associates (as agent) paid $145,000 for a colt by multiple Gr1-winning stallion & last year's Australian Champion 2nd-Season Sire Fastnet Rock (the 3rd foal out of 11-year-old Zabeel mare Bellevue Lady) consigned by Newgate Farm as agent. The colt’s dam Bellevue Lady is a half-sister to 4-time-winner & Gr2-placed Mango Daiquiri.

Inglis Yearlings Session 1: Top Vendors

• Coolmore Stud: 35 lots for $8,785,000
• Arrowfield Stud: 27 lots for $7,480,000
• Widden Stud: 19 lots for $4,270,000
• Willow Park Stud: 12 lots for $3,895,000
• Yarraman Park Stud: 11 lots for $3,530,000
• Emirates Park: 6 lots for $3,275,000
• Vinery Stud: 17 lots for $3,275,000
• Makybe: 10 lots for $3,060,000
• Segenhoe Stud: 11 lots for $3,000,000
• Cressfield: 4 lots for $2,460,000
• Torryburn Stud: 9 lots for $2,335,000
• Turangga Farm: 6 lots for $1,785,000
• Windsor Park Stud: 6 lots for $1,750,000
• Highgrove Stud: 4 lots for $1,660,000
• Kitchwin Hills: 4 lots for $1,590,000
• Mill Park: 7 lots for $1,340,000  
• Newgate Farm: 8 lots for $1,320,000
• Tyreel Stud: 3 lots for $1,130,000
• Kia Ora Stud: 7 lots for $1,090,000
• Attunga Stud: 5 lots for $1,080,000
• Newhaven Park: 5 lots for $1,050,000  
• Reavill Farm: 4 lots for $1,040,000
• Amarina Farm: 6 lots for $1,025,000

Inglis Yearlings Day-2: $600k Fastnet Rock Filly

Trainer Anthony Cummings paid $600,000 for a filly by last year's Australian Champion 2nd-Season Sire & multiple Gr1-winning Australian-bred Coolmore stallion Fastnet Rock (the 4th foal out of US triple-winning & stakes-placed 11-year-old Forest Wildcat mare Forest Native) consigned by Luskin Park Stud. The filly's dam Forest Native (a half-sister to 6-times-winner & stakes-placed Hawkish) has 2 foals to race to date (both winners) including this season's prominent 2YO Foxwedge.

Sepoy Favourite For Gr1 Golden Slipper Stakes

Darley's boom colt Sepoy is favourite for tomorrow's Gr1 Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m) for 2YOs at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney. The 2nd favourite is Sepoy's last start conqueror Smart Missile. The only other runner under double figure odds is Foxwedge. The full field & markets can be found at the top of this page under Latest Betting Market.

Sale Prices Of Gr1 Golden Slipper Field

• Sepoy (Elusive Quality-Watchful, by Danehill); 4 wins & 1 runner-up from 5 starts for $879,250 earnings; Not sold
• Smart Missile (Fastnet Rock-Comical Smile, by Comic Strip); 2 wins from 2 starts for $241,150 earnings; Not sold                 
• Running Tall (Stratum-Fleeting Touch, by Touch Gold); 1 win & 2 placings from 4 starts for $238,000 earnings; $500,000 yearling consigned by Widden Stud at 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney
• Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat); 2 wins & 1 placings from 3 starts for $172,000 earnings; $925,000 yearling consigned by Luskin Park Stud at 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney
• Masthead (Written Tycoon-Balsamico, by Redoute's Choice); 1 win & 2 placings from 3 starts for $328,250 earnings; $65,000 yearling consigned by Lindsay Park at 2010 Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale
• Salade (Snitzel-Just As Beautiful, by Beautiful Crown); 1 win from 1 start for $106,150 earnings; $65,000 yearling consigned by Widden Stud at 2010 Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale
• Hot Snitzel (Snitzel-Flames Of Paris, by Blushing Groom); 1 win & 1 placing from 3 starts for $97,000 earnings; $60,000 yearling consigned by Bellerive Stud at 2010 Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale
• Satin Shoes (Flying Spur-Star Satire, by Volksraad); 3 wins & a runner-up from 4 starts for $314,650 earnings; $700,000 yearling consigned by Cressfield at 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney
• Elite Falls (More Than Ready-Niagara Falls, by Danehill); 2 wins & 2 runners-up from 5 starts for $390,150 earnings; $300,000 yearling consigned by Turangga Farm at 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney
• Karuta Queen (Not A Single Doubt-Card Queen, by Final Card); 4 wins & a runner-up from 5 starts for $1,464,000 earnings; $30,000 yearling consigned by Turangga Farm at 2010 Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale
• Altar (Commands-Hosannah, by Octagonal); 1 win & 1 placing from 2 starts for $119,650 earnings; Not sold
• Shared Reflections (Umatilla-Ulap, by Hurricane Sky); 2 wins & a placing from 3 starts for $111,000 earnings; Not sold
• Saramenha (Snitzel-Speedy Topaze, by Woodman); 1 win & 2 placings from 5 starts for $140,350 earnings; $70,000 yearling consigned by Bellerive Stud at 2010 Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale
• Fast And Sexy (Fastnet Rock-She's Alluring, by Lure); 1 win & 2 placings from 4 starts for $98,700 earnings; $170,000 yearling consigned by Orange Grove at 2010 Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale
• Mosheen (Fastnet Rock-Sumehra, by Stravinsky); 1 win from 1 start for $42,700 earnings; $250,000 yearling consigned by Bylong Park at 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney
• Empress Rock (Fastnet Rock-Empress Jade, by Encosta de Lago); 1 win from 1 start for $29,500 earnings; Not sold
• Do You Think (Starcraft-Chickens, by Danehill); 1 win from 1 start for $27,550 earnings; NZ$360,000 yearling consigned by Haunui Farm at 2010 NZ Bloodstock Premier Sale at Karaka

Smart Missile Wins Todman Stakes

Last year's Australian Champion 2nd-Season Sire & multiple Gr1-winning Australian-bred Coolmore stallion Fastnet Rock (Danehill-Piccadilly Circus, by Royal Academy) added a juvenile group success when unbeaten colt Smart Missile (Fastnet Rock-Comical Smile, by Comic Strip) returned from a 24-weeks spell to score a 0.75-length victory in the $300,000 Gr2 Todman Stakes (1200m) for 2YO colts & geldings at Rosehill. Smart Missile (ridden by Glen Boss for trainer Anthony Cummings) defeated favoured fellow unbeaten colt Sepoy (Elusive Quality-Watchful, by Danehill) & another previously unbeaten colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat). Smart Missile now has 2 wins (also including 2010's Listed NSW Breeders Plate over 1000m at Randwick) from 2 starts for $241,150 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

2nd Win For Unbeaten $925k Fastnet Rock Colt

Unbeaten 2YO colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) made it 2 wins from 2 starts with victory in the $100,000 Clarry Conners Plate (1100m) at Warwick Farm for trainer John O'Shea. Foxwedge was a $925,000 yearling consigned by Luskin Park Stud at the 2010 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney.

Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale: US$245k Indian Charlie Filly

In the US auction ring, bloodstock agent & Select Sales partner Tom Ryan (acting for Australian Gavin Murphy's group of investors known collectively as SF Bloodstock) paid top price of US$245,000 for a yearling filly by Indian Charlie (out of winning & stakes-placed Matchlite mare Lady's Legacy) at the 1-day Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale at Newtown Paddocks in Lexington. The filly was consigned by Gainesway & her sire Indian Charlie (who stands at Airdrie Stud in Kentucky for US$70,000) is the sire of US 2010 Champion 2YO Male Uncle Mo. The 1st foal produced by Lady's Legacy was stakes-winning Flying Chevron mare Shameful, who subsequently produced 5-time Gr1-winner Indian Blessing (also by Indian Charlie); Lady's Legacy has also produced stakes-winner Little Maath Man & stakes-placed Malibu Legacy. Ryan told bloodhorse.com: "She's obviously a beautiful filly by a proper stallion & she has lots of residual value. She has size, scope & strength; she's a queen. Everything adds up. She ticks all the boxes. We're buying her for our racing program. I was very surprised to see her in this sale. We're glad to own her. Any time you pay nearly a quarter of a million dollars for a yearling, it's a fair price." Gavin Murphy (an Australian working in New York City) & Australian bloodstock agent Neil Bowden founded SF Bloodstock "which has been very active recently in the broodmare market"; Australian Henry Field "is also involved in the venture".

Sepoy Favourite For Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stakes

Meanwhile in early markets for the Gr1 Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) run at Caulfield on February 26, betchoice.com.au has undefeated colt Sepoy $5 favourite. Undefeated filly One Last Dance is 2nd elect at $6.50 ahead of Anevay ($9.50). They are followed by $12 Boys On Tour & Holdontoyahorses, $15 Fortune Of War, $17 Graskop & Metonymy, $18 Glissade, $19 Cape Canaveral, Grand Britannia, Helping Hand & Satin Shoes, $26 Foxwedge, Quench The Thirst & Smart Missile, with $31 & better the rest. (To view the latest market click on the link for updated betting on the Blue Diamond Stakes).

EXCLUSIVE 3: Australian US$10.8m Raid On Keeneland Mares

Australian buyers spent US$10.798 million at the recent Keeneland Broodmare Sale. In the latest issue of Breeding&Racing Magazine, staff researcher Belinda Howard spoke to many of the antipodean raiders - including Vin Cox, Wayne Bedggood, Jon Freyer, James Bester, John Kenneally, Steve Young, Henry Field, Peter Beer, Brett Howard & Steve Brem - to explain the reasoning behind their purchases. As Cox commented: "American mares play a large part in Australian racing & it is only getting bigger. Some 2.7% of Australian Stud Book mares are from the US & from this, 8-10% of stakes-winners (this past year) have been from US mares; even more impressive is that US mares produced 10-16% of Gr1-winners this year." (For a preview of the exclusive report "Australians Raid Keeneland's Broodmare Larder" click on the direct link to the story on the right-hand-side of this page.)

EXCLUSIVE 3: Australian US$10.8m Raid On Keeneland Mares

Australian buyers spent US$10.798 million at the recent Keeneland Broodmare Sale. In the latest issue of Breeding&Racing Magazine (out this week) staff researcher Belinda Howard spoke to many of the antipodean raiders - including Vin Cox, Wayne Bedggood, Jon Freyer, James Bester, John Kenneally, Steve Young, Henry Field, Peter Beer, Brett Howard & Steve Brem - to explain the reasoning behind their purchases. As Cox commented: "American mares play a large part in Australian racing & it is only getting bigger. Some 2.7% of Australian Stud Book mares are from the US & from this, 8-10% of stakes-winners (this past year) have been from US mares; even more impressive is that US mares produced 10-16% of Gr1-winners this year." (For a preview of the exclusive report "Australians Raid Keene;and's Broodmare Larder" click on the direct link to the story on the right-hand-side of this page.)

EXCLUSIVE 3: Australian US$10.8m Raid On Keeneland Mares

Australian buyers spent US$10.798 million at the recent Keeneland Broodmare Sale. In the latest issue of Breeding&Racing Magazine (out this week) staff researcher Belinda Howard spoke to many of the antipodean raiders - including Vin Cox, Wayne Bedggood, Jon Freyer, James Bester, John Kenneally, Steve Young, Henry Field, Peter Beer, Brett Howard & Steve Brem - to explain the reasoning behind their purchases. As Cox commented: "American mares play a large part in Australian racing & it is only getting bigger. Some 2.7% of Australian Stud Book mares are from the US & from this, 8-10% of stakes-winners (this past year) have been from US mares; even more impressive is that US mares produced 10-16% of Gr1-winners this year." (For a preview of the exclusive report "Australians Raid Keeneland's Broodmare Larder" click on the direct link to the story on the right-hand-side of this page.)

EXCLUSIVE 3: Australian US$10.8m Raid On Keeneland Mares

Australian buyers spent US$10.798 million at the recent Keeneland Broodmare Sale. In the latest issue of Breeding&Racing Magazine (out next week) staff researcher Belinda Howard spoke to many of the antipodean raiders - including Vin Cox, Wayne Bedggood, Jon Freyer, James Bester, John Kenneally, Steve Young, Henry Field, Peter Beer, Brett Howard & Steve Brem - to explain the reasoning behind their purchases. As Cox commented: "American mares play a large part in Australian racing & it is only getting bigger. Some 2.7% of Australian Stud Book mares are from the US & from this, 8-10% of stakes-winners (this past year) have been from US mares; even more impressive is that US mares produced 10-16% of Gr1-winners this year." (For a preview of the exclusive report "Australians Raid Keeneland's Broodmare Larder" click on the direct link to the story on the right-hand-side of this page.)

$925k Fastnet Rock Colt Wins On Debut

Valuable 2YO colt Foxwedge (Fastnet Rock-Forest Native, by Forest Wildcat) scored on debut with victory over 1100m at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney for trainer John O'Shea. Foxwedge was a $925,000 yearling consigned from Luskin Park at this year's Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney.

Magic Millions Yearlings Day-2: $280k Encosta De Lago Filly

New Zealand's David Ellis paid $280,000 for a filly by Coolmore-based stallion & Australian Champion Sire of the last 2 seasons Encosta de Lago (the 4th foal out of Gr1 Golden Slipper-winning 10-year-old Clang mare Calaway Gal) consigned by Newgate Farm as agent. His dam Calaway Gal (who earned $1.797 million) has 2 foals to race to date & both are winners. Ellis commented: "In life, if you want to make a business out of buying horses, the real goal is to buy a colt or filly by a champion sire or out of a champion mare that looks a real athlete. With this horse you get all three. She's by the champion sire of the country & from a Golden Slipper winner." Ellis confirmed the filly will be sent across the Tasman & join the powerful NZ Te Akau stable fronted by record-breaking trainer Mark Walker.

Magic Millions Yearlings Day-2: $220k Encosta De Lago Colt

Ireland's Dermot Farrington paid $220,000 for another colt by Coolmore-based stallion & Australian Champion Sire of the last 2 seasons Encosta de Lago (the 8th foal out of winning 14-year-old Danehill mare Twyla) consigned by Newgate Farm as agent. His dam Twyla has 5 foals to race to date (all winners) including: Gr3-winner Murjana; 4-time-winner Nkuni; 3-time-winner Celebria (dam of Gr1-placed Gathering); & South African 4-time-winner The Giant. In addition Twyla is a 3/4-sister to 4-time Gr1-winning Arrowfield Stud stallion & former Australian Champion Sire Redoute's Choice, Gr1-winning Emirates Park sire Al Maher & Gr1-winning Plaintree Farm sire Platinum Scissors; & a half-sister to dual Gr1-winning Durham Lodge sire Hurricane Sky, Gr1-winning Blue Gum Farm sire Umatilla, stakes-placed Makarova, dual-winner Show Dancing (dam of Gr3-winner Salameh) & winner Shantha's Choice (dam of Gr1-winning Arrowfield Stud sire Manhattan Rain & Gr3-winner Sliding Cube).

Magic Millions Yearlings Day-1: $200k Encosta De Lago Colt

South Africa's World Wide Bloodstock paid $200,000 for a colt by Coolmore-based stallion & Australian Champion Sire of the last 2 seasons Encosta de Lago (the 4th foal out of winning Irish-bred 9YO Peintre Celebre mare Perfecto) consigned by Newgate Farm as agent. Perfecto is a 3/4-sister to French Gr2-winner Mister Monet & a half-sister to French stakes-placed Mayano Sophia.