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Matings Mix: Torryburn sending their mares far and wide

Stallion diversity is key to Torryburn Stud's mating plans in 2026, with their high profile mares heading to sires on all points of the service fee spectrum. A Group 1 producer heads south to Toronado, and a half-sister to Home Affairs has scored a second date with Extreme Choice.
Wednesday 19th August
Stable Tours: Ryan & Alexiou unveil spring stars and exciting potential young guns

In this instalment of Stable Tours, TTR catches up with Sterling Alexiou, who trains in partnership with Gerald Ryan, to look ahead to an exciting spring, with established stars Chilly Girl and Skyhook heading the team but joined by a host of promising youngsters, including an exciting fresh crop of 2-year-olds.

August 19th 2026

Oh Yes She Did's Quezette flyer vindicates connections' commitment to Yes Yes Yes

Everest record-setter Yes Yes Yes added a 12th black-type performer to his record on Saturday when Oh Yes She Did flew home to finish third in the G3 Quezette Stakes. With over 20 metropolitan winners last season and Group 1 performer Affirmative Action en route for the G1 Proisir Plate, there is plenty to keep the connections of Gooree Park's quiet achiever excited this spring.

August 19th 2026

Trial Report: Jokers Grin gives connections something to smile about at Warwick Farm

At Warwick Farm on Tuesday Jokers Grin landed a close Warwick Farm open heat full of talent, with Oh Diamond Lil and Weeping Woman also impressing , Fovea and Laconic Livo emerged as two of the more impressive maiden and Class 1 winners.

August 19th 2026

Monceaux makes history again as Coolmore fires Arqana to €4.6 million record

Fireworks closed out the 2026 Arqana August Yearling Sale when a son of Wootton Bassett was knocked down to Coolmore for a French record of €4.6 million on Monday. The sale saw a 10.4% increase in gross from the 2025 edition of the sale, with long-time leading consignor Ecurie des Monceaux accounting for 30% of the total.

August 19th 2026

Stable Tours: Who amongst the Waterhouse-Bott stable are Golden Rose hopefuls?

In this instalment of Stable Tours, TTR catches up with Adrian Bott to fill us in on where the stars of Tulloch Lodge are aimed this spring. The Waterhouse-Bott team will have several 3-year-olds on a G1 Golden Rose Stakes path and Sir Delius is out to firm his stallion credentials with a G1 Cox Plate.

August 18th 2026

Victorian stallion parades: Who impressed, who surprised and who could be the value?

The Thoroughbred Report touched base with industry professionals to see who caught their eye at the weekend’s Victorian stallion parades at Darley, Lovatsville, Swettenham, Widden, Woodside Park, and Yulong. Southport Tycoon, Diego Velazquez, Vinrock, and Espionage were among those who got several mentions.

August 18th 2026

Godolphin spending spree at Arqana continues, and Chaldean yearlings impress

Godolphin were dominant again on the second day of the Arqana August Yearling Sale, with a €2.4 million Wootton Bassett colt featuring amongst four seven-figure lots bought by the operation on Sunday. A Siyouni half-brother to Diamond Necklace is bound for Japan and Chaldean topped the first season sires with an average of €275,000.

August 18th 2026

‘It’s a new start and a new challenge’: Englebrecht on the opportunity as stud manager at Lustre Lodge

For Oscar Englebrecht, joining Lustre Lodge marks a fresh chapter, bringing together lessons from experience at some of Australia’s leading studs with a boutique operation focused on quality, accessibility and future investment in breeding and racing opportunities.

August 18th 2026

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