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Five things we learned at Karaka Day 1 in 2026
Which mares visited who in 2025?
As the final covering figures pour into the studbook, we take a look at the books of some of the country's leading stallions and see who were the highlights of their 2025 serving book.
January 26th 2026
Improving the odds: Pinpointing the key factors in Thoroughbred pregnancy loss
The covering season has wrapped up for the year, but how do we ensure we maximise the number of mares carry their pregnancies to full term? The AgriFutures Australia Thoroughbred Division has been working hard to demystify the full picture around equine abortions.
January 26th 2026
The TTR Ten with Dylan Johnson - Karaka Sales Edition
In today's 'The TTR Ten' - Karaka Sales Edition - Dylan Johnson from Stephen March Racing and Dylan Johnson Bloodstock, answers 10 rapid-fire questions.
January 26th 2026
International: Emotions flow for Pegasus World Cup connections
Veteran galloper Skippylongstocking and third generation homebred Test Score delivered career highs for their respective connections when taking out the Grade I races on the Pegasus World Cup card at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
January 26th 2026
Saturday summary: Aussies dominate Karaka Millions day
Australian trained Jigsaw won the G1 Railway Stakes on Karaka Millions day, while Aussie bred filly Well Written stayed unbeaten with a romp in the Karaka Millions 3YO while the Karaka Millions 2YO is going home to Queensland. At Caulfield, Zoustar sired a stakes double.
January 25th 2026
Juvenile summary: Dream result for Birchley in Millions
Queensland trainer Liam Birchley won the Karaka Millions 2YO with Dream Roca, while the local Blue Diamond Preview races went the way of debutant Rubi's Choice and promising Alibaba. Stunningly well-bred Satin Summer dominated on debut at Randwick and has a big future.
January 25th 2026
King of Karaka digging for more gold in 2026
The 100th New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale gets underway at Karaka on Sunday, celebrating a century of evolution at New Zealand’s flagship sale. Over much of the past two decades, David Ellis has been a constant presence within that story, as he bids to be leading buyer for the 21st year.
January 25th 2026
International: Ghaiyyath and his sister dominate at Meydan
Meydan’s carnival opened with a pair of Group 1 races on Friday night. Ghaiyyath’s Opera Ballo became his sire’s second Group 1 winner in the G1 Jebel Hatta. The G1 Al Maktoum Challenge was won by Imperial Emperor, who became the 64th Group 1 winner for his Champion Sire Dubawi, and is out of a Group 1 winning half-sister to Ghaiyyath.
January 25th 2026
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