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What a carnival it's been, and it draws to a close with a star-studded Champions Day at fabulous Flemington and while two of the three Champions races border on the predictable thanks to superstar mares Autumn Glow and Tempted, the third promises an epic Cox Plate rematch!
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.
The Big El Vencedor is Back in Winning Form
“Watch out, he’s back.” That’s the warning from trainer Stephen Marsh following former New Zealand Horse of the Year El Vencedor’s return to winning form in the Gr.3 Elsdon Park Balmerino Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on Tuesday.
Sovereignty Fee Set at Darley USA
While Frankel colt Benvenuto Cellini is set to race on for the Coolmore partners in 2027 following his G1 BC Turf victory, Darley have retired G1 BC Classic winner Sovereignty with his fee set at US$175,000.
St Mark's Basilica Filly Impresses at Ellerslie - Half-Brother NZ Ready to Run
A bright future is being tipped for Gigi’s Prayer following her maiden win in the Trackside.co.nz 1400 at Ellerslie on Tuesday.
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?