A mix of proven performers and emerging 2-year-olds lit up Canterbury’s trials on Friday, with several horses building towards late autumn and winter targets, while Lady Of Camelot (Written Tycoon) stood out with an authoritative display.
April 11th 2026
Ciaron Maher’s powerful stable is set to make a major impact at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, presenting a deep and high-quality draft headlined by elite racetrack performers and well-credentialled mares with significant ongoing upside.
April 11th 2026
Yarraman Park have an unchanged roster for 2026 with Champion Sire I Am Invincible unchanged at $220,000. His son, Hellbent, gets a lift to $55,000 while Brave Smash will stand for $22,000, all fees including GST. All three stallions achieved a Group 1 winner in their first crop.
April 10th 2026
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
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
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
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
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