Robert Zoellner was down to three broodmares in the spring of 2023. One mare hadn't gotten pregnant the year before. One foal died. The third is on the cusp of being the longtime owner/breeder's first starter in a Triple Crown race.
The result highlights a strong day's trade that saw 12 mares or fillies realize six-figure prices and helped drive turnover for the overall sale to a record AU$5,604,750.
Trainer Riley Mott discusses the last-minute decision to enter grade 3 winner Incredibolt in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Laurel Park May 16.
Sunshine, blue skies with a few white clouds, and crisp temperatures greeted fans trickling in early for a 14-race Black-Eyed Susan day card May 15 at Laurel Park.
Despite having never won a race, Preakness Stakes (G1) contender Ocelli's career has already been a winner for his connections after finishing third in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Longtime Thoroughbred owner Peter Brant has moved approximately 75% of the horses he had with trainer Chad Brown to other trainers, according to a published report.
The George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) will provide an opportunity for 3-year-old fillies who missed the Kentucky Oaks (G1) to pick up grade 2 stakes laurels.
Charlie Appleby has declared Godolphin's four-time group 1 winner and 2025 Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) winner Notable Speech for the May 16 Lockinge Stakes (G1) at Newbury Racecourse.