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‘It’s in everyone’s benefit if we breed a better horse’: Mick Price on soundness and transparency

Trainer Mick Price raises a broader question: could incorporating additional information about surgical history into the Stud Book help the industry continue to refine its breeding outcomes? The answer, unsurprisingly, is complex.
Monday 16th February
Hard Kick bolts away in the Talindert to vindicate Unwala’s vision

Hard Kick’s dominant Listed Talindert Stakes win at Flemington wasn’t just a thrilling debut for Lindsay Park and connections - it was an endorsement of Jimmy Unwala’s trading philosophy and the calculated and unique model behind Avesta Bloodstock.

February 16th 2026

Australian Turf Club independent Director appointments lag

Since September 2025, the Australian Turf Club board has operated at a quorum with three directors' positions to fill. At a crucial time for the ATC in their bid to avoid administration under Racing New South Wales, what progress has been made towards electing new directors?

February 16th 2026

Hong Kong review: Fownes joins Hong Kong’s 1200-win club

Sha Tin provided the perfect stage for a landmark moment on Saturday, as Caspar Fownes became only the fourth trainer in Hong Kong racing history to reach 1200 winners.

February 16th 2026

International News: Forever Young goes back-to-back in the Saudi Cup

It was the outstanding Forever Young who made it back-to-back Saudi Cups on a top-class night of racing in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, which also featured the Riyadh Dirt Sprint and the Saudi Derby.

February 16th 2026

Saturday summary: Tentyris explosive in the Lightning

Some of Australia’s very best gallopers, including Tentyris, Autumn Glow and Joliestar, delivered in emphatic fashion fresh-up at Randwick and Flemington, headlining what was an outstanding day of racing across both venues.

February 15th 2026

Juvenile summary: Hard Kick strikes, kicks away with the Talindert

It was a day where two debutants across Australia stamped themselves as juveniles to follow in bigger races ahead, an established 2-year-old star re-emphasised her class in New Zealand, and a well-bred I Am Invincible filly added further substance to her profile with a polished win at Randwick.

February 15th 2026

Saturday preview: Emirates Park's girls embellishing pedigree pages at Randwick

The G1 Black Caviar Lightning launches us into autumn racing, and Giga Kick bids to continue his spring picket fence against the 3-year-olds, while Manaal and Marhoona lead the charge for Michael Freedman's stable on a bumper Randwick card.

February 14th 2026

Unbeaten Return To Conquer joins Waikato Stud's roster for 2026

Unbeaten in four starts, all in stakes company, Te Akau Racing's Return To Conquer will stand at Waikato Stud in 2026 for NZ$15,000 (plus GST), where the Chitticks hope he will be the next influential sire amongst their ranks.

February 14th 2026

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