Latest Featured Articles
The $400,000 doubt behind Natural Fling’s spring rise
Stable Tours: Quality young talent solidifying Jack Bruce's future
In this instalment of Stable Tours, TTR catches up with Queensland trainer Jack Bruce to discuss the proven, rejuvenated, tried performers who have helped establish his stable, alongside an exciting group of younger horses shaping its next chapter.
August 17th 2026
What Eduardo can teach racing about finding homes for Thoroughbreds
Jo McKinnon's entry into TTR's problems and solutions series highlighted the need to create better equestrians to take ownership of retired Thoroughbreds. How we can achieve this has several stages, but the common theme remains that this isn't a problem anyone can tackle alone.
August 17th 2026
Godolphin outmuscles Coolmore on €1.25m Justify colt at Arqana's opening session
A buoyant first day of selling at the Arqana August Yearling Sale was topped by a seven-figure son of Justify, who was the source of a protracted bidding battle between giants Godolphin and Coolmore. Stall Perlen dug deep to secure a Wootton Bassett colt and China Horse Club picked up a well-related filly.
August 17th 2026
Saturday Summary: Cosmic Crusader sets sights on Memsie after PB Lawrence victory
Cosmic Crusader remained unbeaten in the east after completing the G3 Bletchingly Stakes-G2 PB Lawrence Stakes double at Caulfield, and Shadhavar rolled her rivals in her Listed Regal Roller Stakes resumption. At Rosehill, progressive mares Attractiveness and Eagle Express shape as stakes horses for their trainers, the latter helping Chris Waller achieve a quartet on the card.
August 16th 2026
3YO Summary: Natural Fling reminds McEvoy of Sunlight in Quezette win
The 3-year-olds were out in force on Saturday as spring fever swept over Caulfield, where Hard Kick bounced back to his best in the G3 Vain Stakes, and Rosehill, where Chilly Girl surged home to win the Listed Rosebud. Over in Ruakaka, She's No Saint became Prague's second stakes winner when taking out the G3 Northland Breeders' Stakes.
August 16th 2026
Saturday Preview: Could the class of Closer To Free come to the fore in 'The Vain'?
A strong Saturday of racing signals that early spring is in the air, with quality 3-year-olds taking centre stage across the country, as well as proven Weight-for-age campaigners that take aim at the G2 P.B Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield.
August 15th 2026
Trial Report: Sir Delius strong again and ready for a big spring
Three-time Group 1 winner Sir Delius again looked in excellent order winning one of the Group trials alongside Warwoven and Enriched on the Kensington, while a couple of 3-year-old winners also caught the eye in an action-packed morning of trials at Randwick.
August 15th 2026
Godolphin’s distribution experiment proves highly successful
In 2025/26, Godolphin changed their training model to distribute their horses across several stables and the experiment was a resounding success with 11 Group 1 races won. For this season, the promise of Anamoe’s first crop and with many of their stars remaining in work, they are striving towards a similar lofty goal.
August 14th 2026
Latest Editions
Monday
The $400,000 doubt behind Natural Fling’s spring rise
Sunday
Saturday Summary: Cosmic Crusader sets sights on Memsie after PB Lawrence victory
Saturday
Saturday Preview: Could the class of Closer To Free come to the fore in 'The Vain'?
If you have any feedback at all, call or send us an email.
Vicky
vicky@tdnausnz.com.au
+61 405 601 152
