Connections back Mullins-trained pair Vauban and Absurde to claim Melbourne Cup glory Willie Mullins and his battalions will be back in Melbourne during November as the training maestro once again tries to get his hands on the coveted Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) with a two-strong challenge made up of the returning pair Vauban (Galiway)... Read More

Daughter of Toronado will step into stakes company for the first time when she tackles Cockram Stakes Breeder Daniel Watson is hopeful his progressive mare Herbert Park (Toronado) can echo the feats of her dam Elite Elle (Sharmadal) when she bids for a fourth straight win in the Cockram Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) at Caulfield... Read More

Four mares set to go under the hammer for Victorian farm at inaugural offering Musk Creek Farm is hopeful of strong returns as it offers four choice broodmares at Tuesday’s Magic Millions Virtual Sale, the first edition of an auction the Victorian farm is keen to support. A total of 46 lots will go under... Read More

Inglis takes strategic approach to its two-year-old sale format Inglis will offer a smaller catalogue of two-year-olds for this year’s Ready2Race Sale in October, a result of the rationalisation of the bloodstock market, but the company maintains that the 2024 group of horses is the best it has compiled. Last year’s Inglis two-year-old sale had... Read More

The last time expensive import Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock) raced, jockey James McDonald said it was “embarrassing” to have been beaten the way they were. Declan Bates and Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) had just pulled off their unforgettable steal in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m), bursting to an outrageous lead of... Read More