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Ribchester (IRE)

2013 Iffraaj (Zafonic) x Mujarah (Marju)

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Melbourne Cup- A Wing on Every Hoof!

The $10 million 2026 edition looms as something of a showdown ( or a potential masterclass) on training methods. It’s Maher v O'Brien. Bring it on. Between them they saddle up more than half the field!

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.

Juvenile Trial Watch – Rosehill

There were two heats for juveniles run at Rosehill on Wednesday morning with winners that included the $1.1million half-sister to flying Group winning colt Paradoxium and we also got a first look at the colt that topped Inglis Easter this year.

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.

Gavelhouse Bargain chasing Black Type

Rangiora trainer Bridget Woodsford is hoping for a fairytale result in Saturday’s Listed Donaldson Brown Pegasus Stakes (1000m) at Riccarton with her bargain buy Pizarro.

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.

Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, Nov 5
Gawler Race 6 - 1706m Restricted 60:
Mr Ribtickler (ex: Powerfilly) Tnr: Kristi Evans Rdr: Rochelle Milnes
Saturday, Nov 7
Ascot Race 7 - 1200m BenchMark 66+:
Stylin' (ex: She Is All Fashion) Tnr: Peter Fernie Rdr: Lucy F Fiore
Chinchilla Race 3 - 1400m Class 3:
Bitoftheblarney (ex: Shalaka) Tnr: Rodney Hay Rdr: Isabel Jessop
Geelong Race 5 - 1720m Benchmark 56:
Wondering Spirit (ex: Tully Thunder) Tnr: Timothy Eurell Rdr: Damien Thornton
Te Rapa Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 75:
Ruby Rush (ex: Fullinbloom) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Elen Nicholas
Monday, Nov 9
Hamilton Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 56 0
Costae (ex: Ripple Rock)
Tnr: Helen Burns
Wednesday, Nov 11
Ballarat Race 8 - 1000m Class 1 0
Lucifer's Girl (ex: Mazikeen)
Tnr: Paul Preusker
Warwick Farm Race 1 - 1300m Benchmark 72 0
Stealthfire (ex: Mcphoebe)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Saturday, Nov 28
Ascot Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1
Pisanello (ex: Medaille)
Tnr: C and M Gangemi
Saturday, Dec 12
Pisanello (ex: Medaille)
Tnr: C and M Gangemi

Sales

Race Record

At 2
1st - Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes (6f) Gr.2
2nd - betdaq.com £20 Free Bet EBF Maiden Stakes (6f)
2nd - Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Gimcrack Stakes (6f) Gr.2
At 3
1st - Prix du Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard - Jacques Le Marois (1m) Gr.1
1st - Jersey Stakes (7f) Gr.3
2nd - Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1m) Gr.1
3rd - Qatar Sussex Stakes (1m) Gr.1
3rd - Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes (1m) Gr.1
At 4
1st - Qatar Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (1m) Gr.1
1st - Queen Anne Stakes (1m) Gr.1
1st - Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes (1m) Gr.1
2nd - Qatar Sussex Stakes (1m) Gr.1
2nd - Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1m) Gr.1
3rd - Dubai Turf Sponsored By DP World (1m1f) Gr.1

Relatives

Sons of Iffraaj at Stud in Australasia