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Breeding drain or racing gain: Is Australia’s costly obsession with imports paying off?
Wednesday Racing: Tomato Toastie 'Too Darn Hot' to handle at Warwick Farm
We may be in the middle of winter, but Wednesday’s racing served up a strong mix of quality performances across the country. A well-bred Too Darn Hot filly from the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable made a strong impression with a dominant win at Warwick Farm, while Sandown Lakeside showcased a classy Savabeel debutant, and a deserved metropolitan victory for a consistent Toronado filly on the rise.
July 3rd 2025
Class, speed, pedigree: Velocious to be offered on Inglis Digital
There’s no doubt Velocious will be an attractive proposition for breeders when she’s offered on Inglis Digital in late July - a Karaka Million and Group 1 winning juvenile by Written Tycoon, out of a Snitzel mare, and hailing from a highly current and commercial family.
July 3rd 2025
Two-Speed syndication: From million-dollar mares to Tasmania maidens for Star
Three decades after launching Star Thoroughbreds, Denise Martin is still doing things her own way. From Derby wins to Tasmanian maidens, the cross-state campaign tells us a lot about syndication models, market disparities and making the most of every opportunity.
July 2nd 2025
Mic down, memories forever: Bailey departs the caller’s box
On Monday, Pakenham witnessed the end of an era as legendary racecaller Terry Bailey signed off from thoroughbred racecalling duties for the final time. Bailey has called races in Victoria for the past two decades, following an illustrious journey that started in Queensland, before he took on the mantle as Sydney’s premier caller, and moved onto Victoria. His voice has been synonymous with some of Australian racing’s greatest moments.
July 2nd 2025
This trainer and race keeps producing 3YO stars - Matahga could be next
Successful trainer-Philip Stokes has a proven track record with horses that go on to bigger things as 3-year-olds and older. In recent years, those who claim the Listed Oaklands Plate at Morphettville towards the end of their 2-year-old season consistently emerge. Could the New Zealand-bred colt Matahga be the next to emerge as a serious contender in his classic year?
July 2nd 2025
'If we're just focusing on speed, then we're going to see our racing suffer': Where are the star juveniles?
An elite crop of fillies have dominated the 3-year-old rankings this season, but what about the juveniles? Between soft sectionals and weak sprints, Nic Ashman isn't convinced he has seen a star, and he discusses the vital ingredient our 2-year-old crop could be missing.
July 1st 2025
Entain Industry Excellence Awards recognise New Zealand's finest young racing talent
The 2025 Entain Industry Excellence Awards were held on Sunday in Auckland, recognising eight people across all three racing codes who are dedicated pioneers in their area. Te Akau Racing's Sam Bergerson took top honours with the Entain Excellence award in recognition for his dedication to the sport.
July 1st 2025
Winx's Snitzel son to headline the 2026 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale
Next year's Inglis Easter Yearling Sale headline act has been locked in, with the Snitzel colt out of four-time Horse Of The Year Winx announced as part of the catalogue on Sunday. Riverside Stables will be the place to be in March 2026 to secure the first male offspring of one of Australia's greatest racehorses.
June 30th 2025
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