Triple Group One winner Provence will join Yulong Investments’ star-studded broodmare band after being purchased by the thoroughbred juggernaut at Inglis’ Chairman’s Sale on Thursday for A$1.8 million.
An upcoming Gavelhouse Plus auction that was already confirmed to contain Haunui Farm-Frantic Bloodstock mares Rondinella, Sudbina and Tinelly has been further boosted by the addition of two stakes winning members of Stephen Marsh’s Cambridge stable.
The curtain has been drawn on the racing career of multiple Group One winner Grail Seeker, with the daughter of Iffraaj to join the broodmare band at Yulong following her private sale.
Well Written may carry the colours of thoroughbred industry giant Yulong Investments, but she will have an army of her other part-owners cheering her home in Saturday’s $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie.
Trainer Stephen Marsh unveiled a smart debut winner when Glance came from last in the hands of George Rooke to land the ENTAIN/NZB Insurance Pearl Series 3YO fillies (1400m) at Pukekohe on Wednesday.
Talented sprinter I’m All In showed he was back to his best with a gritty performance to take out the final race on an action-packed day at Ellerslie on Saturday, the Horizon By SKYCITY (1200m).
