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WATCH: Sea The Stars stock in huge demand at Tattersalls
Mark Costello
Tuesday's session at Tattersalls once again saw Amo Racing, Godolphin and Coolmore among the leading buyers
14 October 2024 Bloodstock news
WATCH: Godolphin puts faith in Sea The Stars
Sheikh Mohammed's team only bought two horses at Tattersalls on Monday and both were by the Gilltown Stud stallion
13 October 2024 Bloodstock Sales
SALES PREVIEW: More of the same at Book 2?
Five Group 1 winners this year alone is testament to the quality stock that Book 2 has become known for. Amy Lynam reflects on its recent success and previews this week's catalogue
Book 2: Ones to watch and figures to follow
Book 2 will be a key test in what has been a challenging season so far for consignors. Amy Lynam highlights the buyers and statistics to watch from a relatively strong renewal in 2023
13 October 2024 Bloodstock Sales
Linehan in hot pursuit of another star
"We won't be getting carried away. We see how hard it is; it's very hard to make a profit." Eddie Linehan reflects on a tough year financially, despite Hotazhell's success
13 October 2024 Bloodstock Sales
City Of Troy to retire after Breeders' Cup
The son of Justify will remain in Europe when his racing days are over, even if he wins at Del Mar
13 October 2024 Bloodstock news
ITBA BONUS SCHEME: Fennessy brothers reaping rewards with well-bred mare
Ah Fuhgeddaboudit earned €16,500 in prize and bonus money when getting off the mark in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last month
11 October 2024 Bloodstock news
NEWS: Vendors delight as records smashed at Tattersalls
"They were four-deep around the outside ring, you wouldn’t see the likes of it at the races"
11 October 2024 Bloodstock news
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Friendly Soul's dam is one of the all-time great broodmares
Owner-breeder George Strawbridge and his broodmare In Clover should be celebrated, writes Leo Powell
11 October 2024 Pedigree analysis
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Camelot sires three of first five home in the Arc
The Coolmore Stud sire now has at least one winner at the highest level in each of his first seven crops
11 October 2024 Pedigree analysis
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Camille Pissarro has a stallion box ready
The Jean-Luc Lagadere winner was a seven-figure yearling, notes Leo Powell, while also lamenting the passing of Grateful's dam Tepin
11 October 2024 Pedigree analysis
BREEDING INSIGHTS: Paris double act for Acclamation and son Mehmas
Leo Powell looks through the pedigrees of Prix de l'Abbaye winner Makarova and Marcel Boussac heroine Vertical Blue
11 October 2024 Pedigree analysis