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Matings Mix: Mr Brightside and Angel Capital's sisters booked to Diego Velazquez
Jo McKinnon: Why good Thoroughbreds get a bad name
Jo McKinnon says Thoroughbreds are wonderful, but the low quality of horsemanship from riders who own retired racehorses is creating a perception that Thoroughbreds are too hard. In TTR’s problems-and-solutions series, McKinnon argues that the racing industry can do more to educate riders and lift the quality of horsemanship to make it better for our horses in their new careers.
August 10th 2026
Awaiting Hazzard Report: what Victoria and Queensland’s racing structures show
With the Hazzard report into the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996 due to be released publicly, TTR looks at how New South Wales’ two neighbouring states - Victoria and Queensland, govern racing, consult their participants and report back to the industry.
August 10th 2026
International News: Sovereignty returns to form in Whitney thriller
The Grade 1 action was at Saratoga on Saturday, where Horse Of The Year Sovereignty returned to the top of his game with victory in the G1 Whitney Stakes, and British raider Glacius nabbed the hot edition of the G1 Saratoga Derby.
August 10th 2026
Saturday Summary: Ninja strikes in The Missile - Could connections be Everest dreaming?
Ninja’s brilliant G2 Missile Stakes victory headlined an intriguing day of racing with Sir Now, Cavalry Girl, Avista and Dusty Road also saluting across Australia and New Zealand in performances that signal promising future prospects for the spring.
August 9th 2026
3-year-old Summary: Stakes tough and tenacious on the Caulfield Heath
Stakes proved tough and tenacious on the Caulfield Heath, overcoming a wide run to score narrowly in a hard-fought 1200-metre contest, while Queen Olympias and Pretty Baby also impressed with determined victories of their own at Eagle farm and Morphettville.
August 9th 2026
Saturday Preview: Angel Capital ready for the Missile Stakes, but with an eye on bigger things ahead
The G2 Missile Stakes headlines Saturday’s racing as the classy but at times enigmatic Angel Capital begins his campaign, while a promising trio lines up at Caulfield and Avista takes the next step into city company after an impressive beginning to her career.
August 8th 2026
Apocalyptic impresses in stylish Rosehill trial victory
Group 1 winner Apocalyptic produced an eye-catching performance to headline one of three Group trials at Rosehill on Friday, while the promising just turned 3-year-old filly By Choice also caught the eye with a tough all-the-way victory ahead of her spring return
August 8th 2026
Stable Tours: Price Kent loaded for spring with Guest House and a deep supporting cast
Michael Kent Jnr maps out the spring for the stable’s biggest names for TTR, from Coolmore and Golden Rose contenders to Golden Eagle, Toorak and Oaks hopefuls, while revealing which lesser-known horses have him most excited.
August 7th 2026
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Matings Mix: Mr Brightside and Angel Capital's sisters booked to Diego Velazquez
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Saturday Summary: Ninja strikes in The Missile - Could connections be Everest dreaming?
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Saturday Preview: Angel Capital ready for the Missile Stakes, but with an eye on bigger things ahead
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