The 2025 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale ended with the conclusion of Monday's Book 2 session. Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch felt the sale provided a benchmark for the industry going forward this year. Spirit Of Boom was the standout in Book 2, averaging double the sale’s average.

Spirit Of Boom shines in tricky Book 2 market

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Sandpaper (Snitzel) ended a 633-day winless streak with a determined first-up victory at Wyong on Saturday. Purchased via Inglis Digital by Darby Bloodstock and now trained by Bjorn Baker, the gelding delivered a performance that highlights the potential for rejuvenation in tried horses. Speaking to Scott Darby, he credited Baker’s training expertise and their collaborative approach for the success, emphasising the importance of strategy and timing in their acquisitions.

Buy of the Weekend: Darby and Baker craft their magic with Sandpaper

Pakenham trainer Charlotte Littlefield and her husband, Julian Hay, achieved their first stakes success in December with Regal Vow (Swear), a $10,000 bargain buy. Now, under the Hayfields Racing banner, they’re building on that milestone with the purchase of a standout Ole Kirk filly at the 2025 Magic Millions Yearling Sale. The Thoroughbred Report delves into their journey and ambitions for Group 1 glory.

The $10k ‘Queen’ who put Hayfields Racing on the map

All the focus is on the 4-year-olds in Hong Kong as the Classic Mile draws closer, and Rubick has the top two contenders in the betting market after Rubylot won impressively on Sunday night at Sha Tin. Jockey Zac Purton’s double edged him closer to the all-time record, while Brenton Avdulla won his 50th race in the region.  

Rubick’s Rubylot impresses for David Hayes, lofty target awaits

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