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HORSE RACING

Impressive numbers at Inglis Classic Yearling Sale

Value added: Catchy's performances on the track mean a $700,000 filly bought at the Gold Coast now looks like a bargain.

The last Classic Yearling Sale at William Inglis' Newmarket complex finished in a blaze of glory, with a record-breaking turnover around $36 million and 21 yearlings selling for $200,000 or more.

Williams still pondering his Diamond ride

Decision-time: Craig Williams (in red silks) rides Catchy to victory in the Blue Diamond prelude at Caulfield.

While Craig Williams still ponders which of his high-class offers to accept for Saturday week's $1.5 million Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield, it seems that some of the world's finest international jockeys are preparing to accept some of his knock-back mounts in the group 1 event.

Black Heart Bart back in the best of form

Brad Rawiller is all smiles after winning on Black Heart Bart in the C.F.Orr Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.

Just minutes after  Black Heart Bart reestablished his position as one of Australia's most honest weight for age gallopers when winning the $500,000 Orr Stakes at Caulfield the victory however moved trainer Darren Weir to heap lavish praise on race day jockey Brad Rawiller.