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Saturday Summary: Naifah, leads, kicks and wins the Gai Waterhouse Classic
Two and Three-year-old Summary: Fontein Jewel too tough at Flemington
It was a quiet Saturday from a 2 and 3-year-old perspective with no stakes races programmed in the Eastern states, but there were a couple of exciting juvenile winners and a handful of promising 3-year-old victors whose names we may hear more in the coming winter months. One of the most promising was Fontein Jewel, who scored at Flemington in dominant fashion.
June 21st 2026
Royal Ascot Day 5 Results
The last day at Royal Ascot 2026 is a good one as Australasia chase victory in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes with the Chris Waller-trained Joliestar and the Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass backing up from his brave third on the first day.
June 21st 2026
Court of Appeal upholds Racing NSW’s power to appoint ATC administrator
Racing NSW’s power to appoint an administrator to the ATC has been upheld, overturning Justice Francois Kunc’s March judgement. Yet the Court of Appeal stopped short of giving the regulator unchecked control, leaving key questions for the industry and the Racing Act review.
June 20th 2026
'He is what every stud dreams to have': Vale Savabeel (2001-2026)
Waikato Stud have announced the passing of their flagship stallion Savabeel, due to a paddock injury. The rising 25-year-old leaves behind a legacy of 159 stakes winners, with 36 Group 1 winners amongst them, and over 1050 stakes winners.
June 20th 2026
Saturday preview: Blueblood relations using winter stepping stones to bigger goals
The spinning wheel of racing never stops, and this weekend, there are close relations and offspring of Imperatriz, Miami Bound, and Stay With Me out to add another winter win to their records before aiming higher. Xidaki and Bustling continue their comeback campaigns at Randwick, and Ciaron Maher debuts a promising imported son of Wootton Bassett.
June 20th 2026
Royal Ascot Day 4: Precise and Venetian Sun light up Ascot
It was another outstanding day for the fillies at Royal Ascot, as Venetian Sun and Precise headlined a blockbuster afternoon with impressive performances.
June 20th 2026
Replenish, revitalise, restore: Ritchie's mission to breed at the top
Coeur Volante's weekend win at Sandown was the green flag needed for her connections, including passionate breeder Julia Ritchie, to continue her racing career. The mare's $500,000 purchase last November was part of a long-term plan as Ritchie seeks to rebuild her broodmare band in the face of the evolving landscape of racehorse ownership.
June 19th 2026
Full gates, full faith: Queensland finds the formula others are chasing
Queensland does not have the prizemoney muscle of NSW or Victoria, but this winter it has something just as valuable: trainers want to be there, punters are betting with confidence and crowds are coming back. So what is the secret behind the carnival finding its edge?
June 19th 2026
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