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‘It’s important that breeders get a win’: Yarraman Park release their 2026 fees
$58 million, five years, and half a job done. Who's accountable?
The NSW Auditor-General tabled a performance audit on Thursday finding that the Racing for the Regions program - $58.6 million in public money committed to regional racing infrastructure in 2021 - has delivered less than half its projects, was governed by a funding deed not fit for purpose, and has no mechanism to measure whether it achieved anything it promised. TTR sought responses from key parties to learn more.
April 10th 2026
Anamoe leads the first season sires in the ring
With nine yearling sales now complete in Australia and New Zealand, an analysis of the first season sires can be done to discover which of the young guns grabbed the attention of buyers. From the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale in January to the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, and everything in between, TTR crunches the numbers.
April 10th 2026
Science Corner: The importance of the recovery period
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.
April 10th 2026
Savabeel goes Private and Return To Conquer is the new blood on the 2026 Waikato Stud roster
Waikato Stud unveils a balanced 2026 stallion roster, with Savabeel going Private and unbeaten Group 1-winning juvenile Return To Conquer joining at a $15,000 fee, in a line-up that blends proven class, emerging talent and strong commercial appeal.
April 9th 2026
Wednesday Racing: Extremely Tempted shows extreme pace on debut
Extremely Tempted stamped himself as a colt of real promise, headlining a strong midweek program that also produced an eye-catching Extreme Choice double interstate, with Lauberhorn equally impressive on debut at Sale. While Cattle Camp and La Basilique also caught the eye.
April 9th 2026
Captured By Love heads trio of classy mares for Magic Millions National
Te Akau Racing will offer a pair of Group 1 winning mares at the upcoming Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. Captured By Love and Quintessa are joined by recent stakes winner My Lips Are Sealed, and Te Akau Racing hope to continue their strong association with the sales company.
April 9th 2026
Update on the Peter V’landys vs TTR defamation case
Plenty of readers have been reaching out asking where things are at with the TTR defamation case. In short: it’s progressing. It’s slow, it’s expensive, and we’re defending it.
April 9th 2026
Coming back to earth: Huddy reflects on a $3 Million high
Ten days after her Extreme Choice colt lit up Inglis Easter at $3 million, Linda Huddy is beginning to process the result, reflecting on the journey to The Thoroughbred Report, and the risks and relationships behind the headline sale achieved by herself and her husband Graham.
April 8th 2026
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‘It’s important that breeders get a win’: Yarraman Park release their 2026 fees
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Savabeel goes Private and Return To Conquer is the new blood on the 2026 Waikato Stud roster
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Coming back to earth: Huddy reflects on a $3 Million high
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