25... BC3 Collapses

Alas, once again, racing finds itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.  This is the link to the article in today's "Age" - run both in print and online.  There is no photo credit.  Bill Vlahos Syndicate Loses its Edge.

Finally, here's a little bit of trivia for you..  Today is the 11th December 2013.  Write it down..  11/12/13..  I think I want to sign lots of things today and date them...  Then I realise thinking about the date reminds me that I am down to 25 days until our move to Melbourne.  My head is beginning to spin with it all.  If I could just concentrate on packing instead of bouncing around like a yo-yo it would be a lot easier.  But I can't turn work offers down, and they are (this is a good thing, don't get me wrong!) coming in thick and fast.  In addition to trying to manage the kids' workload and schedule at this time of year which is always crazy, as well as trying to pack and organise things for the new house, I feel like I'm twisting and turning a bit - "These here are crazy times......".

Bill Vlahos after BC3 purchased "Jimmy", the Redoute's Choice-Helsinge colt who sold for $5m
John Brocklebank after BC3 purchased "Jimmy", the Redoute's Choice-Helsinge colt who sold for $5m

CEO Craig Cameron signs after BC3 purchased "Jimmy", the Redoute's Choice-Helsinge colt who sold for $5m
CEO Craig Cameron signs after BC3 purchased "Jimmy", the Redoute's Choice-Helsinge colt who sold for $5m
CEO Craig Cameron signs after BC3 purchased "Jimmy", the Redoute's Choice-Helsinge colt who sold for $5m
CEO Craig Cameron signs after BC3 purchased "Jimmy", the Redoute's Choice-Helsinge colt who sold for $5m
CEO Craig Cameron signs after BC3 purchased "Jimmy", the Redoute's Choice-Helsinge colt who sold for $5m
CEO Craig Cameron signs after BC3 purchased "Jimmy", the Redoute's Choice-Helsinge colt who sold for $5m
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John Brocklebank after BC3 purchased "Jimmy", the Redoute's Choice-Helsinge colt who sold for $5m
John Brocklebank after BC3 purchased "Jimmy", the Redoute's Choice-Helsinge colt who sold for $5m
Bill Vlahos is interviewed after BC3 Thoroughbreds bought "Jimmy" for $5m.  Rick Jamieson, the breeder listens.
 Bill Vlahos after BC3 Thoroughbreds bought "Jimmy" for $5m


"Jimmy"
"Jimmy"
Bill Vlahos with breeder Rick Jamieson after buying the $2.6m half sister, now named Belle Couture, to Black Caviar at the 2012 Easter Yearling Sale.
Trainer Danny O'Brien, the filly now named Belle Couture, andBill Vlahos, after BC3 paid $2.6m for the Redoute's Choice - Helsinge filly at the 2012 Easter Yearling Sale.

"Jimmy" with his Famous Mum Helsinge.  19 April 2012.
Happier days for Jimmy.  He's currently battling laminitis.  It is a tale of woe....
John Brocklebank of BC3 at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale
"Jimmy" before selling for $5m (Redoute's Choice - Helsinge)
Lot 337 (Starcraft -Victory Cry) - bought by BC3 for $320,000 in January 2013.  Magic Millions have repossessed the filly.
Lot 337 (Starcraft -Victory Cry) - bought by BC3 for $320,000 in January 2013.  Magic Millions have repossessed the filly.
Lot 337 (Starcraft -Victory Cry) - bought by BC3 for $320,000 in January 2013.  Magic Millions have repossessed the filly.
Lot 337 (Starcraft -Victory Cry) - bought by BC3 for $320,000 in January 2013.  Magic Millions have repossessed the filly.

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