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Unbeaten bluebloods set to face off at The Valley
Two regally-bred fillies will make their eagerly-anticipated return to the races this Saturday, but only one can leave Moonee Valley with their unbeaten record intact as Kia Ora Stud-owned duo Esha (Extreme Choice) and Samudra (Snitzel) commence their spring campaigns in the same 1000-metre contest. Purchased for a combined $1.675 million as yearlings, the pair... Read More
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Wathnan make first public foray into Australian market with $2.6 million Olentia purchase
Wathnan Racing, one of the most upwardly mobile operations in the world, made its first public purchase in Australia when they stretched to $2.6 million for Olentia, a Group 2-winning daughter of Australia’s recently minted champion sire, Zoustar (Northern Meteor), during Tuesday’s Magic Millions Virtual Sale. Having had a few near misses on mares during... Read More
Litt hoping Romeo can land Missile strike at Randwick
Homebred six-year-old gelding Romeo’s Choice (Choistar) will enter the humble beginnings hall of fame if he can pull off a battler’s victory in Saturday’s Missile Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at Randwick. The Richard Litt-trained sprinter has already been a winter revelation, winning both starts this preparation – including a fighting 0.03 length win up the... Read More
‘I’m hoping it’ll be a brilliant season’
If the first week of the season is any guide, 2025-26 will be a big and busy one for Star Thoroughbreds. Denise Martin’s enduring syndicating company began with a bang on Saturday by taking Melbourne’s first race of the new term, with promising three-year-old Crossbow (Better Than Ready) breaking through at start No.4 in a... Read More
Aurie’s Star hero books straight-track spring path
King Of Roseau (Capitalist) stamped himself as a sprinter of real potential down the Flemington straight with a dominant performance in Saturday’s Aurie’s Star Handicap (Gr 3, 1200m), prompting connections to target more black-type races at HQ this spring. Guided by Michael Dee, who was returning to Melbourne for the first time since April, the... Read More
‘It’s really the pinnacle’ – Zoustar crowned Australia’s champion sire
Widden Stud held an intimate party for their staff on Thursday night to celebrate its first general sires’ title in 32 years via Zoustar (Northern Meteor), and to raise a glass to the very strong prospect of at least a few more to come. Zoustar, Darley’s second- and third-season champion shuttlers Too Darn Hot (Dubawi)... Read More