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Wednesday Racing: Phantom Major headlines a day of emerging talent
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
Early season juveniles: who has been named?
Giving a horse a name is an important part of the ownership journey. Naming a horse now, with over a month before the first 2-year-old trials, shows a level of excitement about their potential precocity. TTR checked in on the First Season Sires to see which stallion’s progeny are already thrilling their owners enough to give them a name.
August 6th 2026
Matt Vella's formula for success: 'The secret is working with the horse, not against them'
From G1 Golden Slipper winners to an Everest hero, Matt Vella has helped educate some of Australia's best thoroughbreds. Operating from Hawkesbury, the respected horseman explains the philosophy behind his breaking and pre-training operation, the importance of patience and why every horse tells a different story.
August 5th 2026
It's always better with friends: How Matthew Corban and Will Freedman are elevating the ownership experience
On the opening day of the racing season, syndicator Matthew Corban and trainer Will Freedman hit the ground running with Attractiveness, who scored her first Saturday metropolitan win. The victory opens more doors for more collaboration in the future as both seek to deliver a truly enjoyable ownership experience.
August 5th 2026
Trial Report: Gringotts shows he is ready for a Winx Stakes return
The Ciaron Maher-trained Gringotts stamped himself as a horse ready to make an immediate impact this spring with an impressive Warwick Farm trial. While Warnie and Tornado Valley both impressed in the other two Group trials, and two exciting 3-year-olds also produced eye-catching winning performances.
August 5th 2026
Churchill Downs and NYRA launch 'Thoroughbred Championship Series'
Churchill Downs and the NYRA have launched a new six-race series for 3-year-olds, where participating horses can earn a share of a US$5 million prize pool on top of the riches already available in the G1 Kentucky Derby, the G1 Belmont Stakes, and the G1 Travers Stakes.
August 5th 2026
Protect the Potential: The philosophy behind Hunter's Lodge's rapid rise
Success came quickly for Hunter's Lodge after Tron Bolt's rise from Ready2Race graduate to Group 1 winner. But Cade Hunter says the real measure of a breaker is making sure every horse leaves with its potential intact.
August 4th 2026
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