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'There is a sense of momentum building’ as NZB releases Karaka 2026 catalogue

The 2026 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale catalogue has been released, with four days of selling scheduled for the end of January. Next year’s sale will be a milestone event, celebrating 100 years of the National Yearling Sale, and is set to be one of the biggest yet.
Tuesday 18th November
Melbourne Spring Carnival 2025: Champions, Memories, and Milestones

The 2025 Melbourne Spring Carnival will be remembered for history-making feats, unforgettable performances, and poignant farewells. From iconic races, jockey and trainer historic achievements, to strong wagering and attendance, this year’s festival captured the imagination of fans across Australia.

November 18th 2025

Foal Focus: Jacquinot filly 'spitting image' of Dad

In today’s Foal Focus, everything is coming up roses as Widden Stud’s Matt Comerford is pleased to show off a filly by G1 Golden Rose Stakes winner Jacquinot, out of a close relation to fellow Golden Rose winner Trapeze Artist.

November 18th 2025

Inglis Classic Yearling Sale upward trajectory to continue with 2026 catalogue

The catalogue for the 2026 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, to be held over three days commencing on February 8 next year, has been released. The progeny of 76 stakes-winning mares and 56 siblings to stakes winners feature amongst the sale's 798 entries.

November 17th 2025

Buy of the Weekend: Seeiaye returns purchase price to small but savvy syndicator

$160,000 Max Lees Classic winner Seeiaye has ticked a few boxes already for owners Capri Racing; not only is he a debut winner of a feature race as a juvenile, the colt has paid back his purchase price already, turning a $65,000 spend into a $107,000 winner's cheque on Saturday.

November 17th 2025

Hong Kong Review: Treble for Purton as smart Patch Of Stars nabs feature

As international jockeys descend on Sha Tin, resident champion jockey Zac Purton comfortably extended his lead in the rankings with a treble, in part courtesy of Manfred Man's emerging talent Patch Of Stars.

November 17th 2025

Saturday summary: Jimmysstar brings up 60 Group 1 wins for Maher

Ciaron Maher celebrated Group 1 winner number 60 as his tough sprinter Jimmysstar won his third Group 1 race in the rescheduled G1 CF Orr Stakes. It was a day for tough repeat victories as Coal Crusher won his second The Hunter and Rumbled Again won her second G3 Summoned Stakes. Joker's Grin continued his winning streak in Perth.

November 16th 2025

Three-year-old summary: Guineas bonanza in terrible weather for Gerard

The weather didn't cooperate in New Zealand with a storm turning the G1 2000 Guineas into a tough battle between Pam Gerard trained stablemates Romanoff and Affirmative Action. Sheza Alibi was arrogant in winning the Sandown Guineas to cement her place as one of the most exciting emerging fillies this spring.

November 16th 2025

Saturday preview: My Gladiola aiming to be back in the winner's stall

As the spring carnival wraps up in Victoria, the country's top filly My Gladiola looks to squeeze in one more win this preparation, and Sheza Alibi is out to continue the filly theme in the G2 Sandown Guineas. The Max Lees Classic packs pedigrees aplenty into 12 juvenile debutantes, and Yorkshire hopes to emulate the success of 2024 The Hunter winner Briasa.

November 15th 2025

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