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Sectionally Speaking: The truth about Land Legend's Might And Power blitz
'Breaking records is what he does': Hayes hunts for the next Ka Ying Rising at Inglis Ready2Race
David Hayes was ringside to help Lindsay Park secure dual stakes winner Hard Kick at last year's Inglis Ready2Race Sale, and he is back at their Warwick Farm complex this week with a mind to buy horses for Hong Kong. In between inspections, the trainer of G1 The Everest defending champion Ka Ying Rising discusses what he looks for in a potential Hong Kong horse and who he thinks can next represent Australia on the world stage.
October 14th 2026
Even bigger National Thoroughbred Week launches for 2026
National Thoroughbred Week 2026 has officially launched, with over 100 free events on off between November 20 to 30 this year. Horse lovers, skeptics, and anyone interested is invited in to see what the industry is really like, and places like Rosemont Stud, OTI Racing, and Yulong cannot wait to share.
October 14th 2026
The Next Chapter: Boom Boom Basil showcases Thoroughbred talent on Grand Prix stage
A photo of Boom Boom Basil jumping a log was the turning point for Luce Williams to purchase the gelding as a 3-year-old and transform him into a Grand Prix star for her daughter Sofia. Their story is just one that NZTR hopes to showcase on their new Beyond The Track platform, where owners of retired Kiwi racehorses can claim their horse and find community in other lovers of the Thoroughbred.
October 14th 2026
'Stronger' middle for Magic Millions HIT Sale
Magic Millions’ efforts in putting together a better catalogue for the 2026 Horses-In-Training Sale resulted in a strong middle section of the sale with the median and clearance rates up on 2025. A Showtime colt, the fastest colt to breeze, topped the sale at $400,000. First season sire Stronger led the sires table by gross.
October 13th 2026
The year of the microshare: a week of excitement for hundreds
Ninja and Over The Bridge will both carry the hopes of thousands of owners this weekend when they return to Randwick and Caulfield to further embellish their resumes. Each were partially syndicated by microshare schemes from MyRacehorse and Unbridled Racing, who are offering a growing percentage of racing participants a cheap gateway into the game.
October 13th 2026
Hong Kong: David Hall reaches milestone of 700 wins
David Hall celebrated his 700th win in Hong Kong at Sha Tin on Sunday, striking the milestone with a double. Deep Field showed why he’s sought after in the region with a treble, while injury-prone sale topper Megastar Heart won impressively.
October 13th 2026
A Gold Coast vibe and strong buying bench assembled for HIT Sale
The team at Magic Millions have assembled a strong buying bench for Monday’s Horses In Training Sale as befits the quality of catalogue the vendors will offer. Starting mid-afternoon, the sale will have that Gold Coast vibe that both buyers and vendors love with 122 lots set to enter the ring.
October 12th 2026
A family affair: Lady Shenandoah shines as Stronger's first crop steps forward
Within 48 hours, Star Pupil has celebrated a fourth Group 1 victory for her daughter Lady Shenandoah and the arrival of 10 first-crop juveniles by her son Stronger at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Horses In Training Sale. With two among the fastest breezers at their respective venues, the family looks poised for another chapter.
October 12th 2026
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