A little mare who was too unfashionable for a yearling sale and who’s recovered from an injury you’d want like a hole in the head will chase top-tier glory while seeking to extend a hot record for females in the Moir Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m) this Saturday. Niance (Swiss Ace) might also be on trial... Read More

Australia’s black type impasse continues, after a Racing Australia (RA) board meeting set to thrash out the issue was cancelled due to the likelihood of there being no agreement. RA’s six board members were due to meet on Tuesday for the body’s September meeting, where a proposal under development from RA for a new system... Read More

Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) nomination stage saw 120 runners confirmed for the two-mile feature on November 4, with a total of 101 local and 19 international horses entered for the 165th running of the $10 million contest. American Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez has been booked to ride Parchment Party (Constitution) and,... Read More

Star New Zealand filly Alabama Lass (Alabama Express) will look to retain her flawless Australian record and add a Group 1 win to her resume on Saturday when she contests the Moir Stakes (Gr 1, 1000m) at The Valley. Trained by Ken and Bev Kelso, the daughter of Alabama Express (Redoute’s Choice) will make the... Read More

It’s already September which means that next month (yes next month!), all bloodstock industry eyes will be focused on Australia. Until this past Saturday, one date stood out, namely Saturday, October 18 when world star sprinter Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) is due to line up in The Everest (Gr 1, 1200m) at Randwick. The excitement... Read More

  New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB) has unveiled a catalogue of 480 two-year-olds which will come under the hammer at the 2025 Ready To Run Sale, with the two-day auction scheduled to kick off at Karaka on November 12. The catalogue has grown significantly on last year’s edition, which offered 404 juveniles, with the bigger catalogue... Read More