Latest Featured Articles
Matings Mix: Super support for Coolmore's best mares
A full stop at the end of Pritchard-Gordon's Cornerstone chapter
The decision to wind up South Australian nursery Cornerstone Stud and disperse their breeding portfolio in this week's Inglis Digital sale is not one that has come lightly to General Manager Sam Pritchard-Gordon. However, with a shrinking pool of stallions and broodmares in the state and competition from larger operations only growing fiercer, it has become necessary.
August 12th 2026
Racing NSW investigation likely ‘retaliatory’ parliamentary committee finds
A NSW parliamentary committee has delivered its interim report into Racing NSW’s investigation and charges against independent MP Mark Latham following a verbal altercation at Rosehill Gardens, finding the action was likely retaliatory and examining whether it was influenced by his parliamentary scrutiny of the regulator.
August 12th 2026
Canneza provides Listed reward for Johnson’s European bloodline passion
Prominent Australian owner and breeder Gary Johnson’s faith in European bloodlines has received another significant reward, with Canneza winning the Listed Prix Isola Bella at Deauville for trainer Louis Blanchet over the weekend, reinforcing a breeding strategy built around European bloodstock.
August 12th 2026
US$3.2 million Nyquist colt on top as Fasig-Tipton Saratoga blazes out of the gate
After a record-breaking sale in 2025, the 2026 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale was out to smash those records on night one, with 15 seven-figure yearlings bringing in more than last year's total sale gross. Colts by Nyquist, Gun Runner, and Curlin were the stars of the show on Monday night.
August 12th 2026
Stable Tours: A young, exciting and unexposed team ahead of the spring for O'Shea/Charlton
In this instalment of Stable Tours, TTR chatted with Tom Charlton, who trains with John O'Shea, to learn about the campaigns of proven performers Napoleonic, Linebacker and King Pedro, as well as gain insight into the stable's exciting young emerging stock.
August 11th 2026
Brooks on owners, trainers and trust in the breaking-in process: ‘They need to work with you and the horse’
For Kit Brooks of KB Bloodstock, breaking in young thoroughbreds and playing polo are two sides of the same horsemanship coin, with patience, communication and adaptability underpinning a busy Cambridge operation built around individual horses and their needs.
August 11th 2026
Yangzi River keeps Emirates Park's good family rolling
Yangzi River, the 3-year-old full sister to G2 Silver Slipper winner Ameena, won on debut on Saturday. She’s the most expensive yearling by Tassort to date at $550,000. It’s one of Emirates Park Stud’s best families, and Yangzi River looks like she’s going to add to the family’s depth.
August 11th 2026
International News: Sun Goddess marches clear among juveniles
Sun Goddess became the first filly to win the G1 Phoenix Stakes for Aidan O’Brien, who has won the race with 17 colts. In France, Samangan became the Aga Khan Stud’s first G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest victory, while Tiffany added a valuable Group 1 to her record in Germany.
August 11th 2026
Latest Editions
Wednesday
Matings Mix: Super support for Coolmore's best mares
Tuesday
Stable Tours: A young, exciting and unexposed team ahead of the spring for O'Shea/Charlton
Monday
Matings Mix: Mr Brightside and Angel Capital's sisters booked to Diego Velazquez
If you have any feedback at all, call or send us an email.
Vicky
vicky@tdnausnz.com.au
+61 405 601 152
