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Friday
January
24
Story of the day
A little Southern Hemisphere hospitality: how Bourbon Lane Stables enmeshed themselves in New Zealand racing
Phoenix Park primed for more success in the ring and on the track at Karaka 2025
Janine Dunlop’s Phoenix Park is synonymous with producing top-class racehorses and will be looking to add to their long list of stakes-winning graduates when Too Sweet (NZ) (Satono Aladin {Jpn}) and Bourbon Proof (Justify {USA}) line up as a major contenders in the $1m Karaka Millions 2YO (1200 metres) and $1.5m Karaka Millions 3YO (1600 metres) at Ellerslie on Saturday.
How Classic staying races are holding their ground in a speed-obsessed market
Australia's racing industry has a longstanding love for speed, yet the emphasis on staying races in the 3-year-old Group 1 calendar shows that these stamina tests remain a crucial part of the Classic narrative. To better understand this balance between speed and stamina, we delved into the data and spoke with leading trainers Mick Price and Adrian Bott, who shared their insights on how prizemoney trends and buyer behaviour are shaping the future of staying races.
Rich Hill: NZB Karaka Yearling Preview
Trial report: Traffic Warden seeking redemption with big autumn targets
Autumnal preparations continued at Rosehill Gardens and Pukekohe on Thursday morning, with Godolphin's Traffic Warden (Street Boss {USA}) warming up as he prepares to atone for the end of his autumn campaign. Not to be missed was the return of R. Listed Inglis Millennium-bound Within The Law (Lucky Vega {Ire}) and top race mare Snazzytavi (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}) stretching her legs.
This Week
Friday
January
24
Story of the day
A little Southern Hemisphere hospitality: how Bourbon Lane Stables enmeshed themselves in New Zealand racing
Thursday
January
23
Story of the day
Wednesday Racing: Written Tycoon debutant impresses at Mornington
Wednesday
January
22
Story of the day
Who will shine brightest among the first season sires at Karaka?
Tuesday
January
21
Story of the day
Born at Windsor Park, bound for greatness: the quiet breeding triumph behind Ka Ying Rising
Monday
January
20
Story of the day
Quality over quantity: Star-studded relations headline Inglis Easter 2025
Sunday
January
19
Story of the day
Saturday summary: Leica Lucy on Oaks warpath, J-Mac magic lifts Osipenko in January Cup
Editions this Month
Today
A little Southern Hemisphere hospitality: how Bourbon Lane Stables enmeshed themselves in New Zealand racing
Kentucky-based Michael McMahon and Jamie Hill, the bloodstock team behind Bourbon Lane Stables, return to the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale this week for the sixth year running, hoping to secure their next whiskey-themed star. But they wouldn’t be where they are without the partnership of Dennis Foster and team trainer Stephen Marsh.
12 min read
Phoenix Park primed for more success in the ring and on the track at Karaka 2025
Janine Dunlop’s Phoenix Park is synonymous with producing top-class racehorses and will be looking to add to their long list of stakes-winning graduates when Too Sweet (NZ) (Satono Aladin {Jpn}) and Bourbon Proof (Justify {USA}) line up as a major contenders in the $1m Karaka Millions 2YO (1200 metres) and $1.5m Karaka Millions 3YO (1600 metres) at Ellerslie on Saturday.
8 min read
Today
Wednesday Racing: Written Tycoon debutant impresses at Mornington
Several expensive 3-year-olds attained their first wins in city class on Wednesday, but it was Rosemont homebred Summer Flame (Written Tycoon) whose win at her first start looks the most promising. Doomben was the scene of an emotional victory by Headhunter (Vancouver), as well as a pair of exciting juvenile fillies on either side of the ditch.
11 min read
The changing face of ownership: Forsman shares his insights on racing's future as he gears up for Karaka Millions night
Andrew Forsman has carved out a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading trainers, and his insights into racehorse ownership reflect a thoughtful and strategic approach to building success on and off the track.
6 min read
Wednesday 22nd Jan
Who will shine brightest among the first season sires at Karaka?
This year’s debut crops are already generating plenty of conversation and that chatter has now hit Karaka. Thirteen first-season sires in Book 1, three with deep New Zealand connections, and one big question: could the next star stallion be among them? We spoke to buyers and breeders to learn more.
10 min read
From bargain buys to big wins: Gollan proves why he’s Queensland’s best
Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has enjoyed a dream start to 2025, with three of his runners enjoying Magic Millions Carnival victories and a brilliant five-winner haul on Saturday. Gollan heaped praise on Queensland Sires Better Than Ready and Spirit of Boom for playing a major role in reviving racing in his home state, while John Foote shared his insights about acquiring young stars for the stable.
9 min read
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