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‘I’ve never seen anything like it’: Conghua visit puts Hong Kong’s long game in focus ahead of sale
Growing national appeal: The rise of commercial stallions in Victoria
Over the last decade there has been a sharp increase in the number of commercially attractive stallions standing in the state. It’s not just one farm investing in Victoria’s future, but a whole raft of studs who see the state as a solid marketplace at the top end.
July 3rd 2026
Science Corner: Sire age can predict likelihood of racetrack success
Welcome to this month's 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.
July 3rd 2026
Racing NSW to mandate Sleip use in trainers' licence renewals
The Racing NSW trainer licence renewal applications for 2026/27 have included a clause making use of the Sleip app compulsory for trainers in the jurisdiction, weeks after the regulator promised to trial the technology.
July 3rd 2026
Wednesday Racing: Consulate delivers as Home Affairs' remarkable season rolls on
Home Affairs continued his outstanding first season at stud with another new winner as Consulate broke through on the Kensington on Wednesday, while Ready Forcocktails also impressed on the Kensington track, Burning Heartz saluted on debut, and Censori bolted in over a mile at Sandown.
July 2nd 2026
Why Todd Pollard’s biggest advantage wasn’t his first winner - it was everything he learned beforehand
Todd Pollard spent years learning under Stephen Marsh and Annabel & Rob Archibald before taking out his own licence in February. Just months later, he has already produced two stakes winners. He tells TTR the lessons that have shaped his training philosophy, why race placement is everything, and why he has no interest in growing too quickly.
July 2nd 2026
Under the radar: Lucky Vega is proving he’s far more than a one-horse stallion
Three juvenile winners in 10 days, Group winners in Australia and New Zealand and eight stakes performers from limited runners suggest Lucky Vega is developing into one of the market’s most underrated young stallions as he heads to the Hunter Valley.
July 2nd 2026
Victorian Racing Tribunal hands Anthony and Sam Freedman 28-day disqualification
The Victorian Racing Tribunal has decided on a 28-day disqualification for Anthony and Sam Freedman for the breaching of AR 249 in August of 2025. The disqualification will begin on July 2, with all horses transferred to Clayton Douglas for the penalty's term.
July 2nd 2026
Yellow Brick breaks through the $4 million barrier in style
The Thoroughbred Report caught up with Co-trainer Maddy Sears to find out what this special gelding means to her and her family, and the journey that he has taken them on, including his latest success in the G3 WJ Healy Stakes at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
July 1st 2026
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‘I’ve never seen anything like it’: Conghua visit puts Hong Kong’s long game in focus ahead of sale
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Yellow Brick breaks through the $4 million barrier in style
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