Sheikh Mohammed has cut an understated figure standing by the Tattersalls parade ring over the three days of Book 1. Dressed in his customary sportswear and often in conversation with John Gosden, David Loder or other members of his inner sanctum, the ruler of Dubai could almost blend into the crowd if not for the... Read More

Coolmore Stud have announced that American Pharoah (Pioneerof The Nile), the 2015 Triple Crown winner and Horse Of The Year, will shuttle to The Shizunai Stallion Station in Japan for the 2026 breeding season in a partnership with the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders’ Association (JBBA). The eight-time Grade 1-winning son of Pioneerof The Nile (Empire Maker)... Read More

Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) chairman John Kanga has announced his immediate resignation from the club. The MRC released a statement on Friday confirming that Kanga will leave his position, a year after his appointment in October, 2024. Kanga will be replaced by vice chairman Cameron Fisher. “In recent weeks there has been a series of... Read More

Mick Price believes Widden Stud’s reigning champion sire Zoustar (Northern Meteor) could be on the verge of another major via largely forgotten colt Space Rider in the Caulfield Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m), a race whose place as a stallion-maker, the trainer feels, is worthy of examination. Price landed the Classic with one of its longest-priced... Read More

Derek Leung soared into elite company during a meeting of milestones at Happy Valley on Wednesday night by becoming only the fourth homegrown Hong Kong, China jockey to reach the 500-win landmark. Leung, 37, joined Tony Cruz (946), Vincent Ho (612) and Matthew Chadwick (569) as the city’s only homegrown riders to post 500 or... Read More

2 c Stay Inside – Bleu Zebra by I Am Invincible O: James Harron Bloodstock Colts, TFI, Mrs B C Bateman, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd, Mr M A De Stoop, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, The Northerly 25, Love Racing, Mr F P Doyle, Mr D Saab, Balius Farm, Nine9Park Pty Ltd... Read More