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$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!
Aga Khan Stud Announce Fees- Daryz Set at €50,000
Aga Khan Studs have announced service fees on their stallion roster headed by Sea the Stars at €300,000 with two time Arc winner Daryz an exciting addition to their Gilltown Stud in Ireland.
Shadhavar Wins G3 HKJC Stakes by Daylight
Pride of Dubai is known for his brilliant mares that get better with age and Shadhavar is rapidly filling that space after blasting her rivals to score a commanding victory in the $240,000 Group III VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Cup Day.
2026 VRC Oaks Pedigree Preview – Who is Bred to Stay?
The $1million Group I VRC Oaks (2500m) is the highlight at Flemington on Thursday and this year’s race features an undefeated staying star coming off a last start win in the Group I ATC Spring Champion Stakes against the colts, so can Proxima Dea keep her record perfect?
Second Black Type Victory For Manhattan Rain’s Sabaj
Dropping back in class from contesting G1 races at his previous five starts, Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr’s Manhattan Rain gelding Sabaj recorded his second black type victory, winning the $200,000 Listed VRC Asahi Super Dry Plate (1800m).
Quality Ole Kirk Colt Ruled Out of G1 NZ 2000 Guineas
Te Akau Racing’s hopes in next Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) have suffered a blow following the withdrawal of their leading contender System Of Play.