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Two Australian Champs Lose in '09 Debut

Australian Horse of the Year Weekend Hussler and champion sprinter Apache Cat upset by Scenic Blast in their 2009 debuts.

 Saturday, January 31, 2009

St. George to Become Partner in Eaton

Effective Jan. 1, Arthur "Archie" St. George will become a partner in Eaton Sales, one of the world's leading Thoroughbred auction consignors.

 Sunday, December 14, 2008

Trainer Has Ambitious Plan for 'Hussler'

Ross McDonald, trainer of brilliant Australian galloper Weekend Hussler, has announced a sweeping international agenda for the seven-time group I winner early next year in which he aims to become the first horse to tackle all four legs of the Asian Mile Challenge (AMC).

 Friday, November 21, 2008
Huge Upset Down Under in VRC Derby

Huge Upset Down Under in VRC Derby

Longshot Rebel Raider upset favored Whobegotyou in historic running of the VRC Derby, the biggest derby in Australia this year.

 Saturday, November 01, 2008
JRHA Select Sale Set to Begin

JRHA Select Sale Set to Begin

A classic good news/bad news scenario loomed a day before Japan's key bloodstock market was to open, leaving both buyers and sellers alike wondering how the Japan Racing Horse Association's three-day select sale would unfold.

 Sunday, July 13, 2008
Weekend Hussler Lives up to Hype

Weekend Hussler Lives up to Hype

"Get on this, he is unbeatable today," declared trainer Ross McDonald as his powerhouse 3-year-old Weekend Hussler was lining up for a return to racing in the group I, Oakleigh Plate over 5 1/2 furlongs at Caulfield in Australia on Feb 23.

 Sunday, February 24, 2008
Weekend Hussler Blows Them Away Again

Weekend Hussler Blows Them Away Again

Rising superstar Weekend Hussler easily wins Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington.

 Saturday, November 03, 2007

Will Saratoga Sale Offer Clues on the Yearling Market?

At the conclusion of last month's Fasig-Tipton Kentucky yearling sale, there was a consensus that the 11.2% decline in average price did not provide an accurate picture of where the market is in 2007.

 Sunday, August 05, 2007

Grade I Winner Kicken Kris to Japan

Kicken Kris, a grade I winner for Elizabeth Moran's Brushwood Stable, has been sold for stallion duty to Hidaka Breeders Association in Japan. The 5-year-old son of Kris S. arrived Jan. 12 in Japan.

 Tuesday, January 18, 2005

'Young and Beautiful' Mares Boost Keeneland's Second Session

Strong demand for young mares, especially those from the highly successful racing and breeding program of Bob and Beverly Lewis and from the dissolution of the breeding partnership of Stone Farm and Stonerside Stable, boosted Tuesday's second session of Keeneland's November breeding stock sale.

 Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Gross, Median Prices Increase as Keeneland Sale Gets Off to a Healthy Start

Topped by millionaires Unbridled Elaine and Take Charge Lady, Keeneland's November breeding stock sale jumped out to a healthy start Monday, with a 16.2% increase in gross receipts over the same session one year ago. The median price rose 2.8%, the buyback rate was down substantially, and the average price fell 5% over the same session last year.

 Tuesday, November 09, 2004

Keeneland's Ted Bassett Retires as Board Chairman

James E. (Ted) Bassett III, who has helped lead the Keeneland Association for the past 33 years, retired as chairman of the board Wednesday morning at the Keeneland board of directors meeting.

 Wednesday, October 17, 2001