An exhilarating Saturday at Flemington kicks off the season's first Group 1 race with the Makybe Diva S., featuring a stellar lineup of Australia’s top weight-for-age contenders. A compelling support card accompanies the event, and there’s also notable excitement in Sydney with the highly anticipated second outing of the promising colt Storm Boy (Justify {USA}).


Saturday preview: six things to keep an eye on

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Keeneland's Book 2 wrapped up on Thursday, with 436 yearlings sold over both sessions for a total of US$132.9 million (AU$197.7 million). Among the top bids were Elliott Walden's US$1.3 million (AU$1.9 million) purchase of a Nyquist (USA) colt and John Stewart’s US$1.2 million (AU$1.78 million) bid for another Nyquist colt. To date, 36 yearlings have reached seven-figure sales across the first four days.

Million-dollar Nyquist colts pace 'Vibrant' Book 2 finale at Keeneland

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With studs across the country in the full swing of the breeding season, The Thoroughbred Report continues its popular 'Matings Mix' series and today we chatted with Milburn Creek's Scott Holcombe about their 2024 plans.

Matings Mix: Milburn Creek support Shinzo, Native Trail, Militarize, Triple Time and Chaldean

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Trial Report: Bittercreek shines in stylish display

Black type fields: Flemington and Morphettville

Black type fields

Black type fields: Rosehill and Riccarton Park

Worldwide Group 1s and sale dates

Worldwide Group 1s

Daily News Wrap

Daily wrap-up

Looking Ahead - September 14


Looking Ahead

2024 Announced Stallion Fees

Foal Showcase

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Debutants

2YO & 3YO Winners by Sire

Winners By Sire

First Season Sire Runners & Results

1st Season Sires' Tracker