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Saturday preview: Schwarz looks to go out with a bang in a vintage Doomben 10,000
Burnewang North set to bounce back big on the Gold Coast
Burnewang North hasn’t presented a draft at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale since before the COVID-19 pandemic, but with a strong lineup of 16 weanlings catalogued this year, the boutique Victorian nursery is looking to re-emerge with a very strong draft.
May 17th 2025
From Autumn Glow to juvenile success, the Magic Millions Weanling Sale booms
With seven stakes winning 2-year-olds already graduating from the Magic Millions Weanling Sale of two years ago, and unbeaten Group 2 winner Autumn Glow as a stand out pinhook from the sale, going on to become a sale topping yearling. TTR asked a few buyers about why they buy at this sale and what they look for in a pinhook prospect.
May 16th 2025
Andrew Scott joins the 1000-win club in style
When Tomodachi surged to a commanding victory in the G3 Rotorua Stakes, it wasn’t just another stakes win. It marked a significant milestone for co-trainer Andrew Scott as the Group 3 win marked Scott’s 1000th training success.
May 16th 2025
Would you take the Rosehill sale terms for your own backyard?
The ATC’s proposed $5 billion figure for the sale of Rosehill Gardens sounds impressive, but reality is most of the money won’t arrive until 2041 - making its real value today closer to half the amount. We explore the reality of Net Present Value, unpacking what the payment structure really means, and weighing the certainty of the deal against the opportunity cost of selling a rapidly appreciating asset.
May 16th 2025
NZB National Weanling Sale catalogue released
The 2025 National Weanling Sale will be held on Thursday, June 26, with 134 youngsters catalogued to go under the hammer at New Zealand Bloodstock’s iconic Karaka Sales Centre. The Thoroughbred Report caught up with New Zealand Bloodstock's Sales Manager Kane Jones to chat about the catalogue release.
May 16th 2025
Wednesday Racing: The Super Seth show rolls on with an impressive Kensington quinella
There was a real mix of quality performances across Australasia on Wednesday; Super Seth's momentum continued as he sired an impressive quinella at Kensington, while beautifully bred fillies by Zoustar and Justify also had success at Kensington, It was a good day for James Bester, who had a part to play in purchasing both. At Matamata, a Dundeel half-sister to Velocious looked very good winning at her second start.
May 15th 2025
Clash of the titans: A strong field for the Doomben 10,000
Run at weight for age over 1200 metres, the G1 Doomben 10,000 usually needs a very good sprinter to win it, and this year’s field is stacked with eleven Group 1 winners including Mazu who is looking to become just the sixth horse in history to win the race twice. If Schwarz wins, Craig Williams will have a hat-trick of wins having won the race in 2024 and 2023.
May 15th 2025
The 18-month journey to Rosehill's most critical moment
As ATC members prepare to vote on the future of Rosehill Racecourse, it’s worth stepping back to reflect on how we got here. What began as quiet conversations has grown into an 18-month saga involving shifting proposals, public scrutiny, political inquiries, and evolving promises. This article retraces that path, laying out the major milestones, ever-changing information, and the landscape of a decision that now sits in the hands of the Club’s members.
May 15th 2025
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Saturday preview: Schwarz looks to go out with a bang in a vintage Doomben 10,000
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From Autumn Glow to juvenile success, the Magic Millions Weanling Sale booms
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Wednesday Racing: The Super Seth show rolls on with an impressive Kensington quinella
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