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The record of G1 Victoria Oaks winners as broodmares is outstanding with only three of the 14 winners between 2000 and 2013 not producing a stakes class horse. Yulong have the favourite for 2024’s rendition with Treasurethe Moment (Alabama Express).

Stunning broodmare record in G1 Victoria Oaks

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In winning the G3 Maribyrnong Plate on Melbourne Cup Day, Tycoon Star (Written Tycoon) gifted his dam with something quite special: a stakes winner as her maiden foal. We spoke with Suman Hedge, who purchased the mare as a maiden for long-time client Sheriff Iskander, to chart how we reached Tuesday's victory, and heard about the colt’s future plans from Ben Hayes.

Hedge and Iskander's investment pays off with Tycoon Star

Punters in Rosemont Stud's ownership group shared some laughs after Catoggio (Written Tycoon) won the Listed Amanda Elliott with $41 odds in fine fashion on Melbourne Cup Day. But there is no doubting that he is a serious prospect, along with fellow Rosemont Stud runner and second-placegetter, Bosustow (Blue Point {Ire}). 

High stakes and higher spirits: Cup Day quinella highlight for Rosemont

Described as a vibrant marketplace, the opening day of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale saw nine seven-figure broodmares sell, but the average and median were slightly down on 2023. 

Nine seven-figure mares at Keeneland November Book 1

Buy of the Week: Just the beginning for Opening Address 

Black type fields: Flemington and Hawkesbury

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Looking Ahead - November 7

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Foal Showcase

2024 Announced Stallion Fees

Debutants

2YO & 3YO Winners by Sire

Winners By Sire