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Sectionally Speaking: Oaks hopes, spring targets and a Stradbroke wildcard emerge
No buyers, no problem: Queen Regent changes everything for Blake Ryan
Blake Ryan could not find a buyer for Queen Regent, even after months of trying. Now the passed-in daughter of Wild Ruler has delivered his first stakes win and confirmed the Hawkesbury horseman as one of racing’s emerging trainers.
May 20th 2026
US $2.1 million Flightline colt tops vibrant trade at Midlantic opener
Fasig-Tipton's new format for their Midlantic 2YO Sale removed times from the equation in 2026, a move that had some initially skeptical. However, the change has been embraced by buyers in the opening session on Monday, which was topped by a US$2.1 million son of Flightline.
May 20th 2026
Science Corner: Good trainers produce better results
Welcome to this edition of the Science Corner, brought to you by AgriFutures Australia, where we delve into recent findings in equine research that have significant implications for the thoroughbred industry.
May 20th 2026
Extreme Choice quartet gives National Sale rare pulling power
Four yearlings by Extreme Choice will go through the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale, representing nearly 10% of the sire’s entire 2024 foal crop. Later-born they may be, but with Extreme Choice averaging almost $860,000 across the season and more than $1.5 million at Easter, Newgate’s June draft presents a rare late-season opening for buyers.
May 19th 2026
A very good buy: Vantorix and his dam prove success can come with small price tags
Richard McClenahan spent $30,000 to buy Miss Loren in 2020, and six years later, the mare has returned that number tenfold in the sales ring and produced two Group winners. The same price purchased her son Vantorix, the first stakes winner for Captivant and proof that there's no single mould to make a star.
May 19th 2026
Hong Kong Review: Lui sets trainer’s battle alight with treble
Francis Lui’s treble at Sha Tin launched him within four wins of the top of the Trainer’s Premiership table in Hong Kong as the battle at the top heats up. Jamie Richards had a double with two unlikely horses on a comeback.
May 19th 2026
International News: Embroidery is Japan’s new queen
Admire Mars mare Embroidery marched to her third Group 1 victory in Sunday night’s G1 Victoria Mile, and now holds an entry for the G1 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. In Europe, Havana Anna and Victorious put up their hands for Royal Ascot with group wins at Naas.
May 19th 2026
Lady Of Camelot: the mare money may not be able to buy
Few fillies have ever retired to stud with a Golden Slipper, elite 3-year-old form and a blue-chip international family behind them. Lady Of Camelot now does, making her potentially one of the most valuable broodmare prospects to ever retire in Australasia. Go Bloodstock would love to keep her, but they are not closing the door on the market.
May 18th 2026
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