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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!
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.
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.
$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!
Alabama Express presents as a new opportunity for NSW breeders, having relocated to Yulong Segenhoe this season after Yulong Stud acquired the famous NSW farm.
Chester Manifold Stakes Success For Harry’s Yacht
Coming off a last start fourth in the $1m ATC Five Diamond Prelude (1500m), 5yo Harry Angel (IRE) gelding Harry’s Yacht secured his first black type victory, proving too strong for his rivals in the $200,000 Listed VRC Chester Manifold Stakes (1600m) on Oaks Day.
Champion 2YO & Group 1 winner … multiple Group winner from 1200m to 1400m … Classic performed 3YO & Group 1 placed at 1600m … Group performed at 2 to 5 years … best performed son of outstanding sire General Nediym (73% winners to runners) … outstanding pedigree completely Danehill free (from a family which is already a proven cross to Danehill)