Whilst we have been watching big races with great interest over the last few weeks, this weekend kicks off the heart of the Melbourne Spring Carnival with six consecutive Saturdays of Group 1 racing. The Caulfield Guineas, the Might And Power S. and the Toorak H. are exciting highlights and there is also quality racing at Rosehill, Te Rapa, Eagle Farm and Murray Bridge.

Saturday preview: six things to keep an eye on

Nolen Racing is one of the specialist vendors at next week’s Inglis Ready2Race Sale. We sat down for a chat with its master, Tal Nolen, about his approach and strategy. 

'You’ve got to have some winners': Nolen Racing's pragmatic approach 

Nolen Racing 2YO

In a fitting finale to what has been an extraordinary Book 1 sale, a Wootton Bassett (GB) colt took centre stage, fetching a staggering 4.3 million gns (AU$8.7 million) and setting a new record for a yearling colt at Tattersalls. Overall, the Book 1 session was nothing short of remarkable, with record-breaking turnover, average, and median prices, capping off an otherwise modest year for European yearling sales.

'He was one of the most spectacular horses I've ever seen': Wootton Bassett colt realises 4,300,000gns as outlandish Book 1 comes to a close

Bred To Win: Who is Caroline chatting to this week?

Black type fields: Caulfield, Ashburton and Eagle Farm

Black type fields

Black type fields: Te Rapa, Rosehill and Murray Bridge

Worldwide Group 1s and sale dates

Worldwide Group 1s

Daily News Wrap

Daily wrap-up

Looking Ahead - October 12

Looking Ahead

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Foal Showcase

2024 Announced Stallion Fees

Debutants

2YO & 3YO Winners by Sire

Winners By Sire