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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
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‘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
All-Star plan for Pericles
Godolphin’s Andy Makiv said a gut feeling to send Pericles to Bjorn Baker was vindicated after the gelding finally broke through for a maiden Group 1 win in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield. The son of Street Boss will likely meet fellow Godolphin representative Tom Kitten (Harry Angel), now prepared by Sam and Anthony Freedman,... Read More