Emirates Park-owned multiple Group 1 placegetter has elite targets in sight after lengthy autumn break Hilal (Fastnet Rock) takes the first step on a planned stallion-making spring in the Missile Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at Randwick today, with Emirates Park hoping his early withdrawal from Sydney’s sodden autumn will pay dividends for the high-class four-year-old.... Read More

Te Akau wins juvenile heats with Zoustar and Exceed And Excel fillies as three-year-olds reappear New Zealand powerhouse Te Akau Racing, sans Jamie Richards and in his place the returning champion trainer Mark Walker, signalled its intent early in the new season at a huge Te Rapa barrier trial session yesterday, unleashing 77 horses being... Read More

Racing NSW announce new races, up prizes and boost infrastructure as battle to secure best horses heats up Racing NSW will add another $30 million to the state’s already booming prize-money levels, with some of the state’s biggest races as well as grassroots meetings receiving increases, while $125 million will be spent on much-needed infrastructure... Read More

Talented Group 3-winning son of champion sire I Am Invincible wins Doomben trial ahead of spring Yarraman Park has moved to shore up its position in unbeaten I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit) colt Nettuno by increasing its percentage of ownership in the new season three-year-old ahead of a pivotal spring campaign which is likely to... Read More

Petagnas officially take control of Matamata farm once owned by the Hickmans New Zealand’s Lib and Katrina Petagna’s significant investment in the Australasian racing and breeding industry added a new chapter yesterday, with the official opening of their private stud operation Elsdon Park at Matamata. The former Valachi Downs property of 600 acres was purchased... Read More