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Yulong acquires Segenhoe, Devil Night and Private Harry to launch on Hunter roster
Vinery and Kia Ora to join forces with Tropicus added to the roster
Vinery and Kia Ora will combine their stallion operation to be based at Vinery with all fees to be announced later this week. G1 Oakleigh Plate winner Tropicus joins the roster in 2026, creating a ‘dynamic and unified’ roster.
April 30th 2026
Proisir heads Rich Hill’s 2026 lineup at NZ$65,000
With the 2026 breeding season fast approaching, Rich Hill Stud has unveiled a streamlined and proven four-horse roster, headlined by Proisir, as the farm leans into performance, consistency and commercial relevance across Australasia.
April 30th 2026
Wednesday Racing: The royally-bred Ertijaaj shines on the Heath
Blueblood mare Ertijaaj impressed on the Caulfield Heath, while a tough debuting 3-year-old by Zoustar and a pair of promising juveniles added further intrigue to solid midweek racing across Australia
April 30th 2026
Inglis Digital: Anamoe Breeding Right makes $450,000
Wednesday’s session one of the Inglis Digital April Late Sale saw a breeding right in exciting young sire Anamoe sell for $450,000. The sale continues on Thursday with the online Australian Broodmare Sale.
April 30th 2026
Letter to the editor: The erosion of democracy in racing
In the week following Anzac Day, when principle and sacrifice are front of mind, one of New Zealand racing’s most experienced voices made a decision that deserves closer attention. In this open letter, Dennis Ryan explains why he resigned as a journalist contracted to New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing after being instructed not to write a proposed article. He links the decision to broader concerns about democracy within the industry and questions the role of media in holding governance to account.
April 30th 2026
A strong hand: How Attunga landed the headline mares in a changing broodmare market
In a market where top mares are increasingly bypassing traditional consignors, this is a draft built on access, relationships, and timing that rarely aligns. Legarto might headline it, but the real story is how a farm like Attunga pulled this together at all. We caught up with Brian Nutt to learn about his draft of star mares for Magic Millions next month.
April 29th 2026
National Thoroughbred Week calls for volunteers as 2026 expansion gathers pace
Following a standout debut in 2025, National Thoroughbred Week is growing into a 10-day, trans-Tasman program - but its success will be decided by the people behind it. With national leaders, state coordinators and local hub volunteers now being recruited, organisers are calling on the industry and community to step forward and help deliver the next phase.
April 29th 2026
The Foxes brings international flavour to Novara Park at NZ$10,000
Novara Park Stud has secured an exciting new addition to its stallion roster, with international performer The Foxes set to arrive for 2026, bringing elite pedigree strength, durability, and proven global racing class.
April 29th 2026
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Yulong acquires Segenhoe, Devil Night and Private Harry to launch on Hunter roster
Wednesday
A strong hand: How Attunga landed the headline mares in a changing broodmare market
Tuesday
‘That will only leave me hungry to do it all again’: Group 1 ticked, Derby secured, Newnham hunts down the title
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