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Waller on fire: Juvenile double and a trifecta to boot
Sara Ryan leaves Domeland: ‘It’s time to have a go on my own’
Sara Ryan has risen through the ranks at Domeland over the past nine years, progressing from the ground level to head trainer. Now, she’s made the decision to step out on her own, transitioning to a public training career from August 7. Often referring to the horses as if they were her own children, Ryan describes the next chapter as both exciting and daunting.
July 24th 2025
The unpredictability of predicting stallion success
As the breeding season beckons, a host of young talents will kick off their second careers in the covering shed, with hopes of success in the sales ring and on the track resting on their shoulders. TTR spoke to Alastair Pulford, Harry McAlpine, Brent Atwell, and Marcus Heritage about what makes a stallion prospect worth the risk.
July 23rd 2025
Dilmi is ready for a new chapter as head trainer at Domeland Racing
Nacim Dilmi, a French-born horseman who began his career as an apprentice jockey in France, brings a wealth of experience as both a foreman and assistant trainer, and is now set to take his first major step into the training ranks as the newly appointed head trainer for Domeland. Since relocating to Australia 15 years ago, Dilmi has worked with some of the country’s most respected stables, including extensive time under the guidance of James Cummings at Godolphin.
July 23rd 2025
‘He’s been afforded every opportunity’: St Mark’s Basilica set to shine this spring
There’s always a buzz of anticipation when the first crop of a highly rated young stallion nears its racing debut, and that excitement is rapidly building around Coolmore Stud’s St Mark’s Basilica. Already starting to make his mark in the Northern Hemisphere, the son of Siyouni has sired several early winners, including Rogue Supremacy, now a dual winner in Great Britain, and Quiet Eye, who broke his maiden in eye-catching fashion in Japan over the weekend.
July 23rd 2025
Trial report: Spring is in the air!
The new racing season is fast approaching, and several of Sydney's stars hit the trials at Randwick on Tuesday morning to stretch their legs ahead of lucrative spring campaigns. Chris Waller's top mares had quiet hit-outs, an untried I Am Invincible colt had the flashing light switched on, and over at Foxton, Group 2-winning juvenile Intention took the first step to a Group 1 goal.
July 23rd 2025
Magic Millions August Virtual Sale returns in a slightly earlier slot than 2024
The Magic Millions August Virtual Sale is back for its second year following its inaugural edition in 2024. This year’s catalogue features a strong mix of offerings, including stallion shares in the likes of Extreme Choice, Cool Aza Beel, and All Too Hard. At the top end of the market, quality mares such as Olentia and Vienna Princess headline an exciting niche lineup.
July 22nd 2025
'You have to get wins on the board': Without Peer caps a big year for Triple Crown Syndications
It’s been another outstanding season for Triple Crown Syndications, capped off nicely over the weekend with the promising juvenile Without Peer making his mark and living up to his name on debut at Rosehill for trainer Ciaron Maher. Sam Manion, Director, and Operations and Racing Manager at Triple Crown, caught up with The Thoroughbred Report to discuss how another successful season has unfolded.
July 22nd 2025
Buy of the Weekend: 225k Arcora another Classic chip off the old block
Justify colt Arcora secured a spot in the G1 Victoria Derby with a tough victory in the Byerley Handicap on Saturday, and when Coolmore's Tom Moore takes you through his pedigree, it's not hard to see where he got the ability. Eighteen months after Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young bought him at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, $225,000 is starting to look like a bargain.
July 22nd 2025
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