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Yellow Brick breaks through the $4 million barrier in style
Sectionally Speaking: Splash Back flies late as Nic builds his spring blackbook
Splash Back unleashed the fastest closing splits of the day to claim the G1 Tattersall’s Tiara, while King Pedro delivered the performance of the weekend. With spring closing in, Nic Ashman also names the horses he believes are worth following into the carnival.
July 1st 2026
What’s stopping you?: Using behavioural science to improve our adoption of new industry standards
How can we ensure everyone has access to and takes on board the latest scientific advancements in the Thoroughbred world? The AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program has teamed up with behavioural science company Evidn to discover what makes us tick.
July 1st 2026
Peter Stanaway Obituary: A life given to the New Zealand industry
Within his well-lived 80 years, Peter Stanaway quietly embraced New Zealand's thoroughbred industry through horsemanship, mentorship and unwavering dedication, earning the respect of generations of breeders, trainers and industry members before his passing late last week.
July 1st 2026
Begg makes a splash to cap off a memorable Queensland carnival
A carefully mapped Queensland campaign reached the perfect conclusion when French-bred mare Splash Back claimed the G1 Tattersall's Tiara at Eagle Farm, rewarding months of planning and underlining the patience that has transformed her into a Group 1-winning mare.
June 30th 2026
Why the Classics still matter in a speed-obsessed market
The Australian market may prize speed, but the Classics continue to identify horses with depth, durability and next-season relevance. This year, Observer and Autumn Boy led the roll-call, but it was Sheza Alibi’s leap from Randwick Guineas winner to Doncaster star that gave the crop its sharpest edge.
June 30th 2026
Buy of the Weekend: $95K well spent as Lucky Brook strikes first-up for Eurell
Purchased for $95,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Lucky Brook couldn't have made a better start to repaying her connections, covering her purchase price with a stylish winning debut at Caulfield and hinting at an exciting future ahead.
June 30th 2026
International News: Ballydoyle trifecta in G1 Irish Derby
For the ninth time, trainer Aidan O’Brien saddled up the trifecta in the G1 Irish Derby with Benvenuto Cellini coming out the victor. It was O’Brien’s 17th win in the race and the fifth fastest Derby this century. A big crowd attended the final day at Aqueduct Racecourse in America to say farewell to an old legend.
June 30th 2026
Small horses, big returns: Hedge’s weekend of karma
Suman Hedge’s preference for neat, fast juveniles was rewarded when The Machine Gun became a Listed winner and Brevitas added black type on Saturday. Both came with complications: one was marked down for size, the other was caught up in a costly non-payer saga, but both have become reminders of why good people, good systems and good horses matter.
June 29th 2026
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