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Saturday Preview: Better Than Ready has plenty of chances

With two runners in the G3 George Moore Stakes and another two in the Listed Phelan Ready Stakes, Queensland sire Better Than Ready looks on song for a big day at Doomben. Ciaron Maher has sent progressive mare Vivy Air to Perth for the G1 Northerly, hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year’s winning stablemate Light Infantry Man.
Saturday 6th December
Friday Racing: Miss Debutante shines again

Some nicely bred 3-year-olds shone brightly at Kensington’s Friday meeting with Go Bloodstock’s colt Lancelot Du Lac winning on debut. He is a half-brother to G1 Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot from one of Australia’s most exciting broodmares Miss Debutante. In the second, Yulong’s million dollar filly La Basilique dug deep for a tough win in a hot field.

December 6th 2025

Arabian glory and a Thoroughbred tease light up Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Turf Club is gearing up for a landmark Saturday of racing, with the 33rd AED 8 million (AU$3.3 million) UAE President Cup set to bring together a world-class field of Purebred Arabians. The weekend also features a key Thoroughbred race, offering a tantalising taste of what is ahead of the club’s upcoming inaugural Thoroughbred Listed US$1 million (AU$1.51 million) Abu Dhabi Gold Cup in February.

December 6th 2025

‘He’s a deserved favourite’: King Of Light has history on his side in Northerly

Saturday will be the 50th running of the G1 Northerly Stakes. The record of 3-year-olds in the weight for age contest is unmatched, having won 19 from 49 so far. This year, two 3-year-olds compete for the prize including unbeaten King Of Light and his stablemate Pure Excess.

December 5th 2025

Inglis drops first 2026 Easter teasers as Hutch praises 'staggering' catalogue

Winx's Snitzel colt is one of 75 siblings and offspring of Group 1 winners to star in Inglis's sneak peak at the 2026 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Overwhelming support for the 'best of the best' sale has created a bumper catalogue to be launched next month.

December 5th 2025

Science Corner: Genes, weaning, and risk management

Welcome to this 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.

December 5th 2025

Wednesday racing: Blueblood Botanist ticks off maiden in Waller-dominated finish

Front-running speedsters were the order of the day at Warwick Farm's midweek meet, where pricey Wootton Bassett colt Botanist, slick Swordplay, and debutant Ice Kool put their rivals away with ease.

December 4th 2025

Inglis Digital topped by Hong Kong bound Patonga

Colts from Group 1 winning mares were were in demand in Wednesday’s Inglis Digital Sale with shares in Hidden Motive and Ruination proving popular, as did Patonga who sold for $255,000 to top the sale.

December 4th 2025

Tattersalls: The highest grossing day in European auction history

With a record-equalling 11 lots selling for seven figures, day two of the Tattersalls December Mare Sale broke last year’s record to become the highest grossing single day in European auction history. Barnavara topped the sale at 4.8 million gns, while Australian buyers and vendors were active.

December 4th 2025

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