Plenty of quality further afield for 2026
Charyn (Credit: Cambridge Stud) Breeders in New Zealand and outside of the states of NSW and Victoria have plenty to look forward to this breeding season as new stallions hit the ranks. Having looked at the new editions in both NSW and Victoria over the past couple of days, we now turn attention to eight... Read More
Classy line-up of new recruits to hit NSW
Image: Tentyris, (Credit: Racing Photos) Having taken a look at the new stallions hitting Victoria for 2026 on Tuesday, today is the turn of New South Wales. We take a look at 11 of the state’s fledgling recruits as the stallions prepare for upcoming parades. The new addition with the highest profile to Australian viewers... Read More
Tony Cruz reaches 1,600 Hong Kong wins as trainer; Nichola Yuen scores at debut meeting
Tony Cruz (Credit: HKJC) In a meeting of historic generational achievement, Tony Cruz became only the third trainer to saddle 1,600 wins in Hong Kong and apprentice Nichola Yuen completed a dream introduction into the jurisdiction with her first victory at Sha Tin’s all-dirt meeting on Wednesday night. Cruz, 69, joined John Moore (1,735 wins)... Read More
Victoria welcomes new kids on the block
Image: Observer, (Credit: Sportpix) The state of Victoria will welcome a host of new stallions for the 2026 breeding season and with stallion parades just around the corner, here are eight that readers can keep an eye on in the coming weeks and months. Darley’s Northwood Park will welcome Victoria Derby (Gr 1, 2500m) and... Read More
You’ve all done verrrrry well!
Lloyd with Sam Williams (Little Avondale Stud) holding the Dewar Trophy (Credit: Supplied) Within the introductory speeches at Saturday’s NZTBA Breeders’ Awards dinner, a recurring theme was the success of New Zealand-breds on the world stage. With approximately 7 per cent of the runners in Australia, our New Zealand stud book enjoys far greater results... Read More
New Zealand breeders rewarded after elite global season
Image: L-R: Cambridge Stud’s Henry Plumptre, Cameron Ring, Sir Brendan Lindsay, Ben Tappenden, Bella Illston and David O’Leary (Credit: Cornege Photography) Sir Brendan and Lady Jo Lindsay’s Cambridge Stud was crowned New Zealand Breeder of the Year at the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Awards on Saturday night, heading a stellar list of winners recognised after... Read More