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Stable Tours: Thriving new interstate partnership for Stokes Racing
Phillip Stokes added his son Tommy into a training partnership this season, while son Kerrin runs their Adelaide stable. The dual state operation has several exciting spring contenders as well as long term autumn plans for G1 South Australian Derby winner Wigmore.
September 7th 2026
Matings Mix: Waikato's Skew Wiff set for date with Ardrossan
In today's Matings Mix, Mike Rennie, general manager of Waikato Stud, sits down with TTR to talk through new editions to the Waikato broodmare band and the reliable mares repeating successful patterns. A contingent of young mares cross the Tasman to visit Super Seth in his new Jerry's Plains home, while Group 1 star Skew Wiff stays home to support Ardrossan.
September 7th 2026
International News: Joliestar form franked at Haydock
Almeraq, who downed Joliestar at Royal Ascot, bolted home in Saturday’s G1 Haydock Sprint Cup to frank the form. In America, two juvenile fillies were dominant in their respective Grade 1 races with Summer Starlet winning by over four lengths and Miss Monica romping home by over six lengths. Unbeaten first season sire Flightline celebrated a first crop Group winner in Japan with Shonan Galleon.
September 7th 2026
Saturday Summary: My Gladiola's Moir on a big day for mares
Saturday belonged to the mares with My Gladiola winning the G1 AJ Moir and Well Written staying unbeaten in the G1 Proisir Plate. Tempted resumed with a strong win in the G2 Concorde Stakes to set up a potentially thrilling field for The Everest.
September 6th 2026
3-Year-Old Summary: Spring hots up in Furious Stakes
Bangkok Hottie won the G2 Furious Stakes over the favoured runners, with the spring 3-year-old fillies looking like an evenly hot bunch. Pretty Baby extended her winning streak to four while Blind Raise returned to his juvenile form to add a second Listed win.
September 6th 2026
Saturday Preview: The young gun Natural Fling takes on the older stars in 'The Moir'
The exciting 3-year-old filly Natural Fling faces her biggest test yet in the G1 Moir Stakes, taking on the older sprinters, while Pembrey, Well Written, Headwall and Blind Raise also chase stakes success across Australia and New Zealand on a strong Saturday of racing.
September 5th 2026
A McDonald masterclass gets Matusalem the Wyong Cup
Matusalem led the way at Wyong with a determined Cup win under James McDonald’s brilliant ride, while Modella captured the Listed Mona Lisa Stakes with Zac Lloyd weaving some magic, and the promising 3-year-old Dragon Blood broke his maiden in style.
September 5th 2026
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.
September 4th 2026
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