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Saturday Summary: My Gladiola's Moir on a big day for mares
3-Year-Old Summary: Spring hots up in Furious Stakes
Bangkok Hottie won the G2 Furious Stakes over the favoured runners, with the spring 3-year-old fillies looking like an evenly hot bunch. Pretty Baby extended her winning streak to four while Blind Raise returned to his juvenile form to add a second Listed win.
September 6th 2026
Saturday Preview: The young gun Natural Fling takes on the older stars in 'The Moir'
The exciting 3-year-old filly Natural Fling faces her biggest test yet in the G1 Moir Stakes, taking on the older sprinters, while Pembrey, Well Written, Headwall and Blind Raise also chase stakes success across Australia and New Zealand on a strong Saturday of racing.
September 5th 2026
A McDonald masterclass gets Matusalem the Wyong Cup
Matusalem led the way at Wyong with a determined Cup win under James McDonald’s brilliant ride, while Modella captured the Listed Mona Lisa Stakes with Zac Lloyd weaving some magic, and the promising 3-year-old Dragon Blood broke his maiden in style.
September 5th 2026
Matings Mix: Replicating what works at heart of Vinery Stud's spring plans
The Vinery Stud roster grew by three in 2026, and the team at the renowned Hunter Valley have prepared a strong selection of matings for new additions Farnan and Tropicus for the coming covering season. Add in Ole Kirk, who climbed to new heights last season, and the future looks very exciting for the Vinery broodmare band.
September 4th 2026
Stable Tours: Life after Asfoora begins for Dwyer
Asfoora leaves an enormous hole, but Henry Dwyer is already searching for the horses to fill it. A Thousand Guineas hopeful, a possible Karaka Millions raider and a lightly handled Queensland Derby runner headline the next wave.
September 4th 2026
Trial Report: Willaidow warms up for the spring in style
Four impressive open heat winners set the tone for spring at Warwick Farm on Thursday morning, with Willaidow, Pillow Fight, Ice Kool and Perfumist all making a strong impression in their respective trials ahead of the new season.
September 4th 2026
Science Corner: Scoping ghosts in the machine (learning)
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.
September 4th 2026
Wednesday Racing: Sing Your Song delivers a fine tune at Warwick Farm
Sing Your Song landed an eye-catching Wednesday victory at Warwick Farm, while Sequinned, Boys Bounce and Smoky Kitchen also impressed with determined performances as spring preparations gathered pace across Sydney and Melbourne.
September 3rd 2026
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Saturday Preview: The young gun Natural Fling takes on the older stars in 'The Moir'
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