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Defining boutique: Torryburn Stud’s massive autumn
The long road to a verdict: Victoria’s disciplinary model under pressure
Victoria’s disciplinary system is designed to deliver independence and fairness - but for the trainers caught inside it, the process itself can become the punishment. Looking at the formestane case and the Freedman proceedings, we examine how delay, legal complexity and shifting penalty expectations are reshaping the real-world impact of racing justice.
April 13th 2026
Jubilation as sale-topping record broken at Capricornia Yearling Sale
The Capricornia Yearling Sale, run jointly by the Rockhampton Jockey Club and Magic Millions, saw their first ever six-figure yearling on Sunday. The Telemon Stud-offered colt by Dracarys smashed the previous sale record, finding a new home at $105,000. All metrics rose in 2026, despite a smaller catalogue.
April 13th 2026
International News: Rare dead heat in G1 Jenny Wiley
Expensive Queen and Segesta couldn’t be separated on the line in the G1 Jenny Wiley Stakes, while the G1 Apple Blossom Stakes went to Claret Beret. In Japan, Star Anise looks like she has a huge future in winning the G1 Oka Sho (1000 Guineas).
April 13th 2026
Saturday Summary: Sir Delius stuns Autumn Glow in Queen Elizabeth upset
Day 2 of The Championships delivered a string of high-class performances and theatre across four Group 1 races, headlined by Sir Delius ending Autumn Glow’s unbeaten streak in a major Queen Elizabeth Stakes upset.
April 12th 2026
Juvenile summary: Cherry bombs them in the Percy Sykes
Cherry Bomshell headlined a standout weekend for juveniles, producing a powerful G2 Percy Sykes victory, while Gin Twist, Diameter, Enchantment and Verzain each added black-type success across Australia and New Zealand in strong, contrasting performances.
April 12th 2026
Saturday Preview: Can Autumn Glow stretch her brilliance out to 2000 metres in the Queen Elizabeth?
It's Day Two of The Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Within the four Group 1 races, can Autumn Glow remain unbeaten, Treausurethe Moment looks to keep her unbeaten Sydney record intact, can Ciaron Maher pick up another Sydney Cup, and will Profoundly defy her pedigree and win the Oaks?
April 11th 2026
Trial Report: Lady Of Camelot looks sharp as Royal Ascot potentially beckons
A mix of proven performers and emerging 2-year-olds lit up Canterbury’s trials on Friday, with several horses building towards late autumn and winter targets, while Lady Of Camelot (Written Tycoon) stood out with an authoritative display.
April 11th 2026
Maher assembles deep and high-class National draft
Ciaron Maher’s powerful stable is set to make a major impact at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, presenting a deep and high-quality draft headlined by elite racetrack performers and well-credentialled mares with significant ongoing upside.
April 11th 2026
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Defining boutique: Torryburn Stud’s massive autumn
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