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Tim Whiffler

From Longchamps into oblivion

Just over Seventy-five years ago, a horse auction was held at Front Royal, VA. At that time, it was where the US Army kept its warhorses. This however was not an auction of that kind of horse; it was an auction of thoroughbred horses. Some of the finest from all over Europe.

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The start of the 2024 Yearling Sale season

Next Tuesday marks the start of the 2024 season for yearling sales in Australia when the auctioneer's hammer will fall at the Gold Coast Magic Millions Yearling Sale.

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So endeth the reign of a superstar sire

As the current Japanese racing season ends on December 31, it is terribly sad to have to come to the realisation that the reign, as King of Japanese breeding, by that great horse Deep Impact (2002-2019) has ended.

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A tribute to Golden Sixty

Pride of Hong Kong and an equine legend.

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Ex Hong Kong galloper lands betting coup at first Australian start

On the 1st of December 2023, the ex HK galloper Dynamic Spirit landed a betting coup at his first Australian start.