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Saturday Preview: Angel Capital ready for the Missile Stakes, but with an eye on bigger things ahead

The G2 Missile Stakes headlines Saturday’s racing as the classy but at times enigmatic Angel Capital begins his campaign, while a promising trio lines up at Caulfield and Avista takes the next step into city company after an impressive beginning to her career.
Saturday 8th August
Apocalyptic impresses in stylish Rosehill trial victory

Group 1 winner Apocalyptic produced an eye-catching performance to headline one of three Group trials at Rosehill on Friday, while the promising just turned 3-year-old filly By Choice also caught the eye with a tough all-the-way victory ahead of her spring return

August 8th 2026

Stable Tours: Price Kent loaded for spring with Guest House and a deep supporting cast

Michael Kent Jnr maps out the spring for the stable’s biggest names for TTR, from Coolmore and Golden Rose contenders to Golden Eagle, Toorak and Oaks hopefuls, while revealing which lesser-known horses have him most excited.

August 7th 2026

Build it and they will come: The industry's future relies on making a connection

On Sunday, Vin Cox surmised that the industry needs to invest more heavily into producing proper fans and long-lasting participants in order to survive. At the heart of getting people involved is the horse, and how we bring people into contact with horses is the key.

August 7th 2026

Under The Radar: Hello Youmzain’s numbers are getting hard to ignore

Champion Second Season Sire in New Zealand, five stakes winners last season and elite winners-to-runners figures on both sides of the Tasman. Hello Youmzain is quietly building one of the strongest young sire records in the region, with his oldest runners only now reaching the age he excelled himself.

August 7th 2026

Chasing the dream: the 3-year-olds with Cox Plate hopes

Sixteen 3-year-olds are nominated for the G1 Cox Plate this spring with Chris Waller putting forward eight of those entrants. His trio of Group 1 winners led the cohort of horses looking to join a select club with only four 3-year-olds victorious in the past thirty years.

August 7th 2026

Wednesday Racing: Phantom Major headlines a day of emerging talent

Phantom Major announced himself as a horse with bigger targets ahead, Glissando made it two from three in dominant fashion, and the beautifully bred Had It All earned a deserved metropolitan maiden at Doomben.

August 6th 2026

How a Golden Slipper winner confirmed Newington Farm's obsession with the little things

When Guest House won the Golden Slipper and later became a multi-million dollar stallion prospect, it vindicated everything Newington Farm believes about educating young Thoroughbreds. Kacy Blaxland explains to TTR why great horses are rarely accidents, and why attention to the smallest details can shape a career.

August 6th 2026

Sminky Shorts tops Magic Millions Digital as Three Bridges Thoroughbreds secures her for $365k

Sminky Shorts topped a successful Magic Millions Digital Sale at $365,000, headlining the Forest View Farm Unreserved Dispersal. The proven producer, offered in foal to Anamoe, led strong demand as part of the dispersal, while there was good competition for some other desired lots.

August 6th 2026

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