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Saturday Preview: Can the Queensland Oaks find another heroine?
Kooringal Stud meets the market with fees for stallion trio
Kooringal Stud has revised its fees to reflect current market realities, particularly in the pressured middle segment of the market. Stud master Angus Lamont has expressed concern about the continuing contraction in the ranks of small breeders across the industry.
June 6th 2026
Good technology, hard questions: Sleip rollout puts NSW trainers on edge
The mandatory introduction of Sleip technology by Racing NSW is positioned as a strong welfare and safety initiative, but trainers say the proposed rollout has exposed serious gaps in consultation and practical detail. With questions over cost, device access, data use, application and compliance still unresolved, the debate has become less about the technology itself and more about how it is being introduced.
June 5th 2026
Vibrant Sun tops Magic Millions Digital
The new Magic Millions Digital platform celebrated their best sale yet with a gross over $1.65 million and a 74% clearance rate across 105 lots offered. Group 1 winner Vibrant Sun topped the sale at $465,000, while stakes winner Toropa made $360,000.
June 5th 2026
Sustaining quality support key to Kia Ora's buying patterns
Farnan and Tropicus may be moving across the creek to stand at Vinery Stud this coming breeding season, but Kia Ora Stud has continued to invest in quality mares to support the stallions that previously called their stud home. Bloodstock and Breeding Manager Shane Wright shares the highlights of their 2026 purchases.
June 5th 2026
Science Corner: It's what's inside
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.
June 5th 2026
Wednesday Racing: Helldeeva delivers on her promise at Warwick Farm
After showing plenty at home without translating it to raceday, Helldeeva finally put it all together at Warwick Farm on Wednesday. The Hellbent filly headlined a strong day of emerging talent, with Miss Lola, Vallice and La Barrita also producing impressive victories at Sandown and Doomben.
June 4th 2026
Tron Bolt's JJ Atkins tilt putting Ruddy and Hunter on the map
Liam Ruddy and Cade Hunter made one hell of a gamble paying $250,000 for a Toronado colt last year at the yearling sales. It first paid off at the Inglis Ready2Race Sale when he sold for $900,000, and it's about to pay off again as the colt now known as Tron Bolt heads the betting for the G1 JJ Atkins Plate.
June 4th 2026
Extreme Choice effect lifts Magic Millions National Yearling Sale to new heights
Four yearlings by the sought-after sire helped lift the market, but stronger depth, more six-figure sales and continued international demand show the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale is building momentum in its own right.
June 4th 2026
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