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Saturday summary: Boomtown's breakthrough in Aurie's Star vindicates Gollan's hunch
The New Zealand season that was: 2025/26 summary
As the date ticks over into the 2026/27 racing season, TTR reflects on 12 months of racing and breeding brilliance in New Zealand. Proisir cemented his top tier status with a second Champion Sire title, which Cambridge Stud received top breeder honours for the first time under the stewardship of the Lindsays.
August 2nd 2026
Saturday Preview: Hayes stable holds a triple threat in Aurie's Star Handicap
The G3 Aurie's Star Handicap headlines the first day of racing for the new season, with the Hayes stable launching a three-pronged attack down the straight at Flemington. Strong spring prospects, emerging mares, Melbourne Cup aspirations and Winter Cup dreams also feature across a solid day's racing.
August 1st 2026
Trial Report: Oh Diamond Lil too sharp as Sir Delius returns boldly
Oh Diamond Lil stamped herself the standout winner of the morning's three Group heats at Randwick, while Sir Delius returned in eye-catching fashion. Gangsta Granny and Ninja both looked sharp while two Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained juveniles, Chanterelle and Blessed Eagle, also emerged as horses to follow.
August 1st 2026
International News: Diamond Necklace now six-from-six after Nassau romp
Diamond Necklace stamped herself among Europe's elite fillies with a dominant G1 Nassau Stakes victory on the third day of the Glorious Goodwood Carnival, while Enceladus enhanced his St Leger credentials and Man's Best Friend announced himself as a rising juvenile talent.
August 1st 2026
The discipline carrying Shinn back to the track
The 2024/25 Victorian jockeys' premiership winner Blake Shinn will return to race-riding on Saturday after nine months on the sidelines. As he prepares to reunite with old friend War Machine in the G3 Aurie's Star Stakes, he reflects on how turning rehabilitation into his job got him back on track faster.
July 31st 2026
The punter's pocket: Taking less is the only way to improve revenue
On Sunday, professional punter Kingsley Bartholomew broke down how the racing industry is losing the recreational punter, and thus damaging the wagering revenue on which it currently relies. We examine how and whether it is actually feasible to fix that.
July 31st 2026
The season in numbers: Who dominated Australia's black type?
The final stakes race of the Australian and New Zealand season has been run, leaving a complete picture of who delivered on the biggest stage. From Autumn Glow's remarkable campaign to the stallions who dominated the Group 1s, juvenile races and broodmare sire ranks, the numbers tell the story of 2025/26.
July 31st 2026
International: Bow Echo makes the Sussex his own
Bow Echo remains unbeaten with a tough victory in the G1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. He had to work for it, in a messy race and was pushed to the line by Gstaad. The Group 3 juvenile event went to Pershaada who will be set for the G1 Nunthorpe Stakes next.
July 31st 2026
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