Plenty of Group 1 winners were out in force at the trials at Randwick, while Caulfield also hosted some exciting spring hopefuls. Group 2 winner Airman was the standout, claiming his heat in style, with Joliestar, Stefi Magnetica and Nepotism all looking strong in behind.
September 3rd 2025
In today's Foal Focus, Melissa Copelin of Torryburn Stud is absolutely delighted with the Ole Kirk colt recently produced by their homebred mare Magical Sun.
September 3rd 2025
Next up in our 'The TTR Ten' quick-fire Q&A session, Scott Holcombe, Farm Manager at Milburn Creek, tackles ten rapid-fire questions.
September 3rd 2025
John Velazquez and Todd Pletcher combined for their third Grade 1 win in just 24 hours as Ted Noffey produced a powerhouse performance to claim the G1 Hopeful Stakes by an emphatic 8.5l margin.
September 3rd 2025
The death of promising 3-year-old gelding Tyreek at Rosehill on Saturday has reignited debate over the adequacy and consistency of steward penalties. For Tyreek’s owners, Champion Thoroughbreds and their syndicate of first-time participants, the one-month suspension handed to jockey Tom Sherry has compounded grief with frustration.
September 2nd 2025
Outdated tax settings - from rigid loss rules to drawn-out depreciation and outdated CGT thresholds - are all making reinvestment harder. Racing investors are battling rules that no longer reflect the reality of the industry, and updating them could be the difference between breeders staying in the game or walking away.
September 2nd 2025
In this instalment of Stable Tours, TTR AusNZ chatted with Grahame Begg to learn about the campaigns of Group 1 winner Magic Time, who resumed with an outstanding win in the G3 Cockram Stakes last Saturday, as well as other stable stars.
September 2nd 2025
In America, racehorse ownership is presumed a business; in Australia, it’s assumed to be a hobby. Why does this difference matter? We take a look at taxation changes that could be the key to a stronger future for our industry.
September 1st 2025