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Leading jumps owner Robcour makes surprise investment in blue-chip French Flat stud

Bloodstock

‘I didn’t know what I was buying to start with!’ - Rod Millman reflects on the highs and lows of hunting for talent at the yearling sales

Good Morning Bloodstock

'He’s a horse to have a bit of fun with' - Bumpy Evans sells for £60,000 at the Summer Sale

Sales reports

Starman continues to carry all before him as Green Sense glides to victory in Prix Robert Papin

News

'They’re there for anyone to have a crack at' - relations to Bambino Fever and Protektorat headline Doncaster's Summer Sale offering

Last year's event saw Regent's Stroll set a National Hunt record at £660,000

'As soon as the hammer went down my heart sank’ – Richard Hughes lifts the lid on the sales ring strategy that led to July Cup glory

‘As soon as the hammer went down my heart sank’ – Richard Hughes lifts the lid on the sales ring strategy that led to July Cup glory

Why a recent flurry of Group-race winners suggests this top-class sire is exerting a deepening influence

Where’s the party at? Living my best life during an action-packed and argument-filled July week

Wathnan Racing talent drive continues as they break Tattersalls record for Royal Ascot winner at 775,000gns

‘The blood is what’s important’ - Calyx’s sister sets a Tattersalls July Sale record at 550,000gns

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