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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?
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.
Well Named Frankel Import Headed to Shaune Ritchie Stable
Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie recently returned from a global trip with a perfectly named reminder of his travels.
De Armas (NZ) Completes Big Week For NZB Online Yearling Sale
Graduates of NZB’s National Online Yearling Sale have scored Group victories at Flemington on each of the last two Saturdays.
Age Has Not Wearied Him – Private Eye Wins G2 Damien Oliver
Securing his ninth black type victory, Joe Pride’s 9yo Al Maher gelding Private Eye has been an absolute marvel, taking his owners of a ride of a lifetime and on Saturday added the $500,000 G2 VRC Damian Oliver Stakes (1400m) to his record.
Late Foal Chasing Melbourne Cup Dream
A Melbourne Cup victory with a daughter of his former Group One star Shocking would be a dream come true for Australian owner-breeder Laurence Eales, who is hoping Shockletz can follow in her sire's footsteps at Flemington on Tuesday.
A brilliant performer who won as a 2YO before going on to capture 3 Group races at 3 – culminating in the time honoured Group 1 ATC Derby (also won by Dundeel). A son of the rapidly rising influence, Pierro, has Speed … Strength … Stamina … Spirit. First runners include exciting 2YO winner Tempt The Gods (2 in a row), Bella Chinkara, Zany Girl etc.