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Matings Mix: Replicating what works at heart of Vinery Stud's spring plans

The Vinery Stud roster grew by three in 2026, and the team at the renowned Hunter Valley have prepared a strong selection of matings for new additions Farnan and Tropicus for the coming covering season. Add in Ole Kirk, who climbed to new heights last season, and the future looks very exciting for the Vinery broodmare band.
Friday 4th September
Stable Tours: Life after Asfoora begins for Dwyer

Asfoora leaves an enormous hole, but Henry Dwyer is already searching for the horses to fill it. A Thousand Guineas hopeful, a possible Karaka Millions raider and a lightly handled Queensland Derby runner headline the next wave.

September 4th 2026

Trial Report: Willaidow warms up for the spring in style

Four impressive open heat winners set the tone for spring at Warwick Farm on Thursday morning, with Willaidow, Pillow Fight, Ice Kool and Perfumist all making a strong impression in their respective trials ahead of the new season.

September 4th 2026

Science Corner: Scoping ghosts in the machine (learning)

Welcome to this edition of the Science Corner, brought to you by AgriFutures Australia, where we delve into recent findings in equine research that have significant implications for the thoroughbred industry.

September 4th 2026

Wednesday Racing: Sing Your Song delivers a fine tune at Warwick Farm

Sing Your Song landed an eye-catching Wednesday victory at Warwick Farm, while Sequinned, Boys Bounce and Smoky Kitchen also impressed with determined performances as spring preparations gathered pace across Sydney and Melbourne.

September 3rd 2026

The Tron Bolt effect: Newgate backs growth at the Ready2Race Sale

Missing out on buying Group 1 winner Tron Bolt has created a new hunger for Newgate Farm’s Henry Field who has backed the Inglis Ready2Race Sale with a draft of five 2-year-old geldings. He’ll be active in the market as a buyer and vendor, stating that it’s the marketplace with the biggest potential for growth in Australasia.

September 3rd 2026

Stable Tours: Shane Nichols and Hayden Black’s young team takes shape

Shane Nichols and Hayden Black are heading into spring with an exciting young team, led by promising new season 3-year-olds, emerging 2-year-olds that are slowly building and established mares ready to build on encouraging recent form.

September 3rd 2026

Darby Racing splash out for Zebra Finch at Magic Millions Digital

Darby Racing paid $165,000 for in-form Zebra Finch at Wednesday’s Magic Millions Digital Sale. Both the Arrowfield Stud and Godolphin drafts attracted plenty of attention. Monday’s one-off sale of a 10% share in Private Eye values him at $225,000 and has already seen the ownership updated ahead of Saturday’s Group 2 run.

September 3rd 2026

Sectionally Speaking: Guest House could give the Everest a shake

The spring carnival is advancing ever faster, and form analyst Nic Ashman has the latest data on who truly impressed over the first two Group 1 weekends. Beiwacht reeled off a hot finish in the G1 Memsie Stakes, while Guest House picked up exactly where he left off in the autumn.

September 2nd 2026

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