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Stradbroke lead-up, Derby dreams and an open Oaks: All eyes on Eagle Farm
Betfred Derby: Examining the pedigrees at Epsom
“The Thoroughbred exists because its selection has depended, not on experts, technicians or zoologists, but on a piece of wood: the winning post of the Epsom Derby," said Tesio. With the G1 Derby this weekend at Epsom, TDN Europe’s Emma Berry analysed the pedigrees of all runners.
June 7th 2025
‘I'm not big on looking at legs’: Mick Malone shares his insights on sourcing horses
Cool Archie's unstoppable demolition job of Queensland's juvenile scene has pleased nobody more than North Bloodstock's Mick Malone, who sourced the colt as a yearling for clients. After returning to the Cool Aza Beel well at the Gold Coast this week, Malone took a moment to reflect on the journey that has led to this point, and what sets him apart when he judges a horse.
June 6th 2025
From outrage to answers: Kick Up Breeding Hub sparked by public reaction to Black Caviar
Newspapers and the internet erupted after Black Caviar’s death - but much of what was shouted about the breeding industry was wrong. Kick Up’s new Breeding Hub was created to tackle misinformation head-on, with science-backed answers to the wildest claims. From laminitis to breeding shed myths, it’s a united industry effort to give the public clear, credible answers when they seek them.
June 6th 2025
Two Group 1 runners have Inglis excited for Ready2Race Sale's future
Inglis Ready2Race grads Libertad and Democracy Manifest clash in Saturday’s G1 Kingsford-Smith Stakes, underscoring the sale’s rising impact. Entries are now open for the 2025 edition, which shifts to the Thursday before The Everest. With Ka Ying Rising now running in Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Everest slot, international interest is set to climb as Inglis seeks Australasia’s top 2YO vendors for this evolving market.
June 6th 2025
‘There’s a market for later foals’: TTR crunches the numbers for the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale
Buyers went big, borders opened wide, and a December foal stole the show - the 2025 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale quietly delivered. With a 77 per cent clearance rate, more six-figure yearlings, and 41 per cent of horses heading offshore, the sale showed there’s still serious heat in the market, especially if you’ve got the right horse by the right sire... even if it was born closer to Christmas than Father's Day.
June 6th 2025
Spicy Martini shaken, not stirred in G3 Fred Best Classic win
There was a real mix of quality performances across Australia on Wednesday; Spicy Martini was brilliant in winning the rescheduled G3 Fred Best Classic at Doomben, Ghaiyyath may have unearthed a potentially outstanding colt from his first Australian crop, as his son annihilated the opposition in dominant fashion by five lengths at Sandown, and Super Seth’s momentum continued as he sired an impressive debutant who stormed home from last to win at Warwick Farm.
June 5th 2025
Sejardan leads roster as Blue Gum Farm streamline interests
After last week's fee release for Blue Gum Farm's trio of stallions, we caught up with principal Sean Dingwall to find out more about how breeders have received their roster, how this has impacted parent company Trilogy Racing's strategy, and their cautious optimism for the future.
June 5th 2025
$525k Harry Angel pinhook result concludes yearling sale season on a high note
The 2025 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale concluded on Tuesday with solid results despite a challenging market. Harry Angel emerged as the standout sire on Day 2, highlighted by a colt that sold for $525,000, while Extreme Choice continued his strong commercial run, siring three of the top five lots overall. In total, 21 yearlings sold for $100,000 or more, up from 17 in 2024, underscoring strong buyer demand at the top end of the market.
June 4th 2025
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‘I'm not big on looking at legs’: Mick Malone shares his insights on sourcing horses
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Spicy Martini shaken, not stirred in G3 Fred Best Classic win
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