Canberra-based Nick Olive dared to take Voynichese north to the Listed Show A Heart at Eagle Farm, and was vindicated with the filly's smart victory for his decision to travel. Why So Hard added another string to All Too Hard's bow at Randwick, while Danny O'Brien prevailed with classy homebred Aethera at Flemington.
June 7th 2026
England’s G1 The Oaks was won by Joseph O’Brien-trained Thundering On to give Frankel his fourth winner in the race. In America, Nitrogen added another Grade 1 to her tally in the Ogden Phipps while Counting Stars earned her first Grade 1 title in the G1 Acorn Stakes.
June 7th 2026
It’s ten years since Winx won her first Group 1 in the Queensland Oaks. Can this year’s field find another incredible heroine for racing fans to cheer? The G2 Moreton Cup awards the winner a ballot free entry into the G1 Stradbroke Handicap with plenty of chances. Joe Pride has three runners aiming to give him a second Listed Bob Charley AO Stakes.
June 6th 2026
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
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
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
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
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