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‘The emotional rollercoaster is real’: Will Libertad Stand at Blue Gum?
Buy of the Weekend: Eternal Warrior looks like his grandsire
A Blue Diamond pedigree on both sides and a sharp type were behind the $80,000 purchase of Listed Merson Cooper Stakes winner Eternal Warrior. His physical type reminded trainer Lloyd Kennewell of his grandsire Extreme Choice. He’s from the family of Blue Diamond winner Alinghi and will be set for that race.
December 1st 2025
Which stallions excelled in Europe in 2025?
Night Of Thunder is set to be crowned Champion Sire in Great Britain and Ireland for the first time, becoming the fourth different stallion to claim the title in as many years. Sea The Stars secured the French championship, while several shuttle sires are making their mark.
December 1st 2025
Saturday Summary: History bypassed with Libertad sensation in Winterbottom
Russian Revolution gained Group 1 winner number two when Libertad stuck his nose in front of Overpass in a fierce battle down the straight in the G1 Winterbottom Stakes. In the east, She's A Hustler won the G2 Zipping Classic to make it seven from 11, while Yorkshire continued his good record making it seven from 10 in the G3 Festival Stakes.
November 30th 2025
Two & 3-Year-Old Summary: Extreme Warrior strikes in Merson Cooper
First season sire Extreme Warrior kicked an important goal when his son Eternal Warrior won the Listed Merson Cooper Stakes at Caulfield. Motorsports added to Street Boss’s incredible spring with victory in the G3 Blue Sapphire, while Super Seth added a new stakes winner with Ruska Roma in the Listed Twilight Glow Stakes. Too Darn Hot's Hot And High stayed unbeaten in Perth.
November 30th 2025
Frankel colt is most expensive foal in Europe
Coolmore Stud splashed 1.15 million gns on a Frankel colt at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale to make the colt the most expensive foal sold in Europe this year. Frankel had the top three lots through the ring on Friday. Despite the seven figure top lot, the average and median fell for the day when compared to a record day this time last year.
November 30th 2025
Saturday preview: Overpass and Jokers Grin ready for rematch
Overpass and Jokers Grin's jockeys debate the merits of their G1 Winterbottom Stakes rides ahead of the pair's Ascot clash on Saturday, and Ghaiyyath plots to extend his second season sire lead with two chances in Caulfield's $400,000 Whispering Angel Classic. Plus two mares set their sights on Group 1 glory in 2026 with their Saturday assignments.
November 29th 2025
Making the distance: The 3-year-old vying for fresh middle-distance riches
Saturday's Whispering Angel Melbourne Classic at Caulfield is Victoria's brand new 2000-metre 3-year-old feature that boasts a prize pool of $400,000. We spoke to the breeders of three fledgling stayers lining up for a shot at late spring riches, and ask if this kind of investment could encourage more middle-distance breeding.
November 29th 2025
Future stars rising: Rosemont’s juveniles light up the early season
Rosemont Stud has launched into the new season with real force, rolling out early 2-year-old winners, sharp trial performers and stakes-class juveniles in quick succession. With the Maribyrnong Plate already in the bag and another wave of talent emerging, attention now swings to Saturday’s Listed Merson Cooper Stakes - where several Rosemont-linked youngsters look ready to keep the run going.
November 28th 2025
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‘The emotional rollercoaster is real’: Will Libertad Stand at Blue Gum?
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