‘It’s disappointing for the industry as a whole’ – Winx’s Snitzel colt withdrawn from Inglis Easter Sale
The Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) colt out of champion mare Winx (Street Cry) has been withdrawn from the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale after suffering a setback in his preparation. “The welfare of our beautiful colt is of paramount importance to us and the veterinary advice is that he will need a period of time to... Read More
Slipper picture sharpens as Spicy Miss and Campione D’Italia strike at Randwick
Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) aspirations crystallised at Randwick on Saturday as Spicy Miss (Trapeze Artist) and Campione D’Italia (Snitzel) claimed their respective Group 2 races, each earning a coveted berth in the $5 million juvenile feature. Spicy Miss took the stage first and kicked off her trainer Ciaron Maher’s fantastic afternoon when she produced... Read More
‘Superstar’ Observer cements stud future with Guineas success
Shortly after Tempted’s Surround Stakes win, her stablemate Observer (Ghaiyyath) parlayed the success for Ciaron Maher and Godolphin with his classy triumph in the Australian Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) at Flemington. The versatile son of Ghaiyyath (Dubawi) claimed the VRC Derby (Gr 1, 2500m) last November and resumed in February with a win over the... Read More
Tempted clinches first Group 1 with gritty Surround victory
Godolphin’s top-class filly Tempted (Street Boss) achieved a deserved first elite-level success at Randwick on Saturday, successfully stepping up in distance to claim the $750,000 Surround Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) in tough style. The Ciaron Maher-trained three-year-old had already proven her ability over 1200 metres against the best, having finished third in the Golden Slipper... Read More
Perfect ten – Autumn Glow dazzles again in Verry Elleegant Stakes
Autumn Glow’s (The Autumn Sun) remarkable rise gathered further momentum at Randwick on Saturday when the four-year-old extended her flawless record to ten with a controlled victory in the $1 million Verry Elleegant Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m). The daughter of The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice) again showcased her versatility and tactical speed in the Soft... Read More
Premier stage beckons for Longwood’s reunited draft after bushfire ordeal
Relief washed over Longwood Thoroughbred Farm on Monday when its draft of 21 yearlings arrived at Oaklands Junction for the 2026 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale – the first time the youngsters had been reunited since being evacuated from the property during Victoria’s devastating bushfires in early January. The crisis claimed one life and burnt more... Read More