Paul Messara and Leah Gavranich's exciting prospect, Clear Thinking (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), was thrilling on Saturday, stretching her record to three wins from three starts. The Thoroughbred Report chatted with co-trainer Paul Messara to learn the story of this royally associated 4-year-old mare.

'These are the types of mares Arrowfield wants to have' : Clear Thinking gamble paying off

Newgate

“The world is getting smaller,” MV Magnier remarked when discussing some of the pedigrees on offer at this year's JRHA Select Sale, and so it proved when a Kitasan Black (Jpn) colt out of the multiple Group-1 placed Galileo (Ire) mare Delphinia (Ire) set a new record at Yen 590 million (AU$5.4 million) for the highest-priced yearling ever sold at the premier Japanese sale.  

More records broken at JRHA Select Sale as Kitasan Black colt clears AU$5 million

Yulong

The JRHA Select Sale kicked off at the Northern Horse Park, the opening session consisting of 243 yearlings whilst Tuesday will see weanlings go under the hammer.

Australian interest at JRHA Select Sale

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After being washed out on Friday, Hawkesbury hosted 16 trials with several 2-year-old heats. Catching particular interest was Yulong's unraced Havasu Falls (Lonhro). The well-related filly showed a turn-of-foot in the Heavy 10 conditions to win the final heat for 2-year-olds.

Trial Report: Havasu Falls puts in the big strides

In the latest installment of The Thoroughbred Report's series talking to some of the most successful figures in Australasian racing and breeding, we had a chat with famed jockey Brent Thomson who remains as passionate about the industry as he was when he was crowned New Zealand's champion apprentice at the age of 16.

Words of Wisdom: Brent
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