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Home Affairs raised to $176,000 as exciting Super Seth joins the roster

One of the most exciting young stallions in Australia, Home Affairs has been raised to $176,000, while Super Seth prepares for his first Australian book of mares at a fee of $137,500. They will stand alongside the new addition, shuttling from Ireland in Delacroix.
Monday 27th April
Australian’s Champion Sire Zoustar holds firm at $275,000 in 2026

Widden Stud has revealed its 2026 stallion roster, headlined by Champion Sire Zoustar, who remains at $275,000, with no fee increases across the roster and several reductions reinforcing value for breeders.

April 27th 2026

Hong Kong Review: Ka Ying brilliant again as he claims his 20th in a row

Hong Kong Champions Day delivered on Sunday, as David Hayes’ superstar Ka Ying Rising claimed his ninth Group 1 in the G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize and 20th straight win, while My Wish and Romantic Warrior also starred.

April 27th 2026

More than a miss: Scientists identify a gene variant that causes early pregnancy loss

The ratio of live foals to mares covered has sat at 66% for some time, but researchers at the University of Newcastle and University of Sydney have identified a gene that causes early pregnancy loss and are developing a tool to help breeders make more informed breeding decisions.

April 27th 2026

Saturday Summary: Panova peaks with Group 1 breakthrough in The Oaks

Morphettville hosted a standout day of racing headlined by two thrilling Group 1 contests, with Panova and Geegees Mistruth delivering, supported by strong stakes performances across a deep and competitive program.

April 26th 2026

Juvenile Summary: Verzain all class in the Sires' in Adelaide

Verzain, Blind Raise and Boomelli all picked up valuable 2-year-old blacktype wins across three states, while Bangkok Hottie impressed at Randwick, and is building herself a tidy juvenile record.

April 26th 2026

Hong Kong's $9 billion investment to target illegal betting

The Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges sat down with TDN ahead of Champions Day to discuss the global betting market. From illegal betting to the rise of prediction markets, the upshot is a HK$9 billion investment in technology at the HKJC.

April 26th 2026

Saturday preview: Can Panova return to her best and claim the Oaks?

Australia’s Group 1 spotlight turns to Morphettville this Saturday, headlined by the Oaks and Robert Sangster Stakes, with elite mares and rising fillies chasing success at the elite level, while other venues Flemington, Randwick and Eagle Farm all provide strong backup.

April 25th 2026

'If you're looking to breed a racehorse, he's a very good bet': Twin Hills Stud release their 2026 fees

Twin Hills Stud has released the 2026 fees for the resident trio of Daumier, Smart Missile, and Peltzer, with an emphasis on value that promises performance ringing true with the fees for each stallion.

April 25th 2026

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