Kambula Stud to present quality draft at Inglis Premier
South Australian nursery Kambula Stud will present its entire 2026 yearling crop at this week’s Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, marking a significant strategic shift for the family-run operation. Traditionally a supporter of the Magic Millions Adelaide sale, Kambula has opted to take a draft of eight yearlings to Melbourne, with principal David Toole describing it... Read More
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
‘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
Ka Ying Rising surges into Hong Kong racing history with 18th straight win
David Hayes believes Ka Ying Rising’s (Shamexpress) extraordinary dominance can continue indefinitely after the world’s premier sprinter demolished quality opposition to post a Hong Kong record 18th successive victory in course record time in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (Gr 1, 1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Stretching his unbeaten sequence beyond Silent Witness’ (El... Read More