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Unbeaten Ole Kirk Colt Wins Listed Amanda Elliott
The Lindsay Park boys struck again at Flemington on Cup Day when undefeated Ole Kirk colt Ranarsson made it three wins in a row when taking out the $200,000 Listed VRC Amanda Elliott Stakes (1400m).
Breeding To Win - Melbourne Cup 2026
24 horses and plenty of chances make this year's Melbourne Cup a tricky one to work out with international raiders and the best of the local stayers, so if you are looking to pedigree for clues to find this year's winner read on.
De Armas to Back Up in G1 VRC Oaks
New Zealand-bred filly De Armas is set to back up in Thursday’s Gr.1 Victoria Oaks (2500m) at Flemington following her dominant win in the Gr.2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) at the Melbourne track on Derby Day.
$1500 Colt Matching Strides with $2.8m and $2.7m Colts
The Group I VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes on Saturday was a vindication for the worth of expensive yearlings with the first two home being Snitzel colts The Next Episode and St Gotthard bought for $2.8million and $2.7million, but what about the $1500 horse that ran a close third!
Sibling Double Delights Kiwi Breeder
Northland breeder Terry Archer enjoyed a memorable afternoon at Tauranga on Saturday when two progeny of his broodmare La Dama won consecutive races, providing a timely boost to a family he will be well represented by at next year’s NZB National Yearling Sale.
Aspiring Jockeys Help New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Support Apprentices
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is calling for expressions of interest from aspiring jockeys and trainers looking to support a new apprentice in 2027.