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Kambula Stud to present quality draft at Inglis Premier

South Australian nursery Kambula Stud will present its entire 2026 yearling crop at this week’s Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, marking a significant strategic shift for the family-run operation. Traditionally a supporter of the Magic Millions Adelaide sale, Kambula has opted to take a draft of eight yearlings to Melbourne, with principal David Toole describing it... Read More

Sunrays out to emulate Staging’s Surround Stakes success

Nearly three decades after his sprinting star Staging (Success Express) claimed the Surround Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m), owner-breeder Peter Moran is hoping the late mare’s great granddaughter Sunrays (Hellbent) can achieve a rare double when the filly steps up to Group 1 company for the first time at Randwick on Saturday. Eight-time stakes winner Staging... Read More

‘One of the biggest stories in our lifetime’ – RV courts Constitution Hill for the Cup

Constitution Hill’s (Blue Bresil) owner says he has Melbourne on his mind – and Melbourne says it would love to have him. Racing Victoria’s (RV) chief international recruiter has responded to Michael Buckley floating Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) ideas by saying the gelding’s participation in the race that stops a nation would be “one... Read More

Pinatubo filly sets new record as Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale gets back on track

Magic Millions’ Tasmanian Yearling Sale bounced back in resounding fashion from its flat 2025 edition, with a deeper range of quality yearlings bringing a vastly improved average and gross – and a new all-time record price. Armidale Stud’s half-sister to Melbourne stakes-winning filly Yum (Ghaiyyath) – by another young Darley shuttle stallion in Pinatubo (Shamardal)... Read More

Paradoxium signals Slipper hopes with strong Rosehill trial

Last December’s impressive Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) winner Paradoxium (Extreme Choice) showcased his Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) credentials with a strong trial win at Rosehill on Monday.  The Bjorn Baker-trained son of Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) suffered a bout of travel sickness when sent to the Gold Coast last... Read More

Deeper catalogue inspires confidence for Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale

Close relatives to Island State racing legends Mystic Journey (Needs Further), Still A Star (Toronado), Geegees Blackflash (Clangalang) and Durazzo (Needs Further) are among the choice lots inspiring confidence of a resurgent Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale on Monday. With the auction firm’s managing director Barry Bowditch enthusiastic over a “much deeper” catalogue than in... Read More