TE Akau Racing’s star mare Avantage set an online world record when selling for NZ$4.1 million to Tom Magnier through New Zealand Bloodstock’s Gavelhouse.com on Wednesday night.

Retired following a tending injury leading into Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino Trophy at Hastings, the nine-time Group 1 winner by Fastnet Rock was a big loss for trainer Jamie Richards and his team. “We’re all absolutely gutted about Avantage but unfortunately this can happen in racing,” said Richards.