Legarto lands second Herbie Dyke as Bosson gets his Group 1 century
It was apt for Opie Bosson to bring up his 100th Group 1 win on Legends Day at Te Rapa. The 45-year-old became just the second Kiwi jockey, and first New Zealand-based hoop, to bring up the milestone when piloting the Ken and Bev Kelso-trained Legarto (Proisir) to victory in the Herbie Dyke Stakes (Gr... Read More
Riversdale to present quality Classic offering
Scone-based operation Riversdale Farm will offer a draft of 27 yearlings at the Inglis Classic Sale, with owner Nick Hodges encouraged by strong early engagement during inspections at Riverside. “It’s been really busy, it’s fantastic,” Hodges told ANZ News. “The foot traffic has been really positive and the horses are parading well, so really pleased... Read More
Depth and value to the fore as Inglis Classic gets underway
The 2026 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale gets underway at Riverside Stables on Sunday, with 715 (800 less 85 withdrawals) yearlings to be offered across three days in Sydney. The catalogue features progeny by 113 individual sires, ranging from established commercial stallions to a strong cohort of first-season sires. Proven names represented include Extreme Choice (Not... Read More
Alma Vale eyes major juvenile prizes as Inglis Classic Sale beckons
Alma Vale Thoroughbreds will have one eye firmly on the racetrack and the other on the sale ring this weekend, with three of the farm’s graduates lining up in Australia’s major juvenile features on Saturday ahead of a significant draft of 22 yearlings at the Inglis Classic Sale, which begins on Sunday. Launched in July... Read More
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios bags first winner at Canberra
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios enjoyed a memorable first day at the races on Friday after seeing his horse Divine Secrets (Deep Field) break her maiden at Canberra. It was the first time the former world No. 13 and Wimbledon finalist has attended the races to watch one of his own runners, and the Peter... Read More
Big Sky three-quarter sister heads MM Online Sale
Podcast (Microphone), a three-quarter sister to unbeaten juvenile Big Sky (Bivouac) headlines the 41-lot Magic Millions Digital Sale, which is now open for bidding until February 11. Podcast (Lot 41) is out of winning Red Dazzler (Red Ransom) mare Zoom By, herself a half-sister to Listed winner Firenza (Kenny’s Best Pal). Trained by Mick Price... Read More