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Confronting the reality of Blue Book Part II status: what would our pedigrees look like?
The Silverdale way: Setting horses up for life
Success in racing rarely comes by chance; it’s the product of planning, preparation, and a commitment to doing things the right way. At Wyong on Wednesday, Silverdale Farm saw that philosophy come to life as Paradoxium and Masvingo - both graduates of their 2025 Magic Millions draft - finished first and third in the R. Listed Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
December 12th 2025
Moore wins the Longines International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley
It was Champion jockey Ryan Moore that picked up his third International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Not long back riding after injury the class jockey cemented the Championship in the last race as three other jockeys were locked on points alongside him heading into the finale.
December 12th 2025
Wednesday Racing: Paradoxium impresses, books Magic Millions start with style
Paradoxium was the standout on a strong day of racing, cementing himself as the horse to beat in the R. Listed Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic with a superb win in the R. Listed Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic. Other winners on a very good Wednesday included Lady Verity, The Three Hundred and Michelangelo.
December 11th 2025
Overpass making headlines on and off the track
Small shares in quality horses such as Overpass, Within The Law, Decorum and Blitzburg were the clear highlight of the third Magic Millions Digital Sale (5-10 Dec), valuing the outstanding 7-year-old Overpass at $800,000, and the other three at figures all over $1 million.
December 11th 2025
Foal Focus: Daumier's second crop as good as his first
In today's Foal Focus, we turn the spotlight on a foal from the second crop of G1 Blue Diamond Stakes winner Daumier, who Twin Hills' Olly Tait has singled out as one of the best foals on the farm.
December 11th 2025
Can Farnan emulate Capitalist in Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic?
Silverdale Farm sold two of the eight runners in Wednesday’s R.Listed Magic Millions Wyong 2YO Classic, both featuring strong Not A Single Doubt influence in their pedigrees. Two Golden Slipper winners, Capitalist and Farnan, have won this race before. Capitalist has already sired a winner, and Farnan has two starters this year.
December 10th 2025
Trial Report: Shiki ignites at the trials, now plans on a Gold Coast assault
Shiki had already proven her speed with a slick win in the G3 Gimcrack Stakes earlier in the spring. Still, she delivered an even louder statement at the Randwick-Kensington trials, cruising home by nearly five lengths in a performance bursting with authority. She wasn’t the only one to shine, either -promising 2-year-olds by Too Darn Hot, Frankel, and Farnan all posted sharp heat wins.
December 10th 2025
Desert lights and flying hooves: A thrilling night unfolded at the Abu Dhabi President Cup
The Abu Dhabi racing season hit a fresh peak on 6 December, uniting world-class horses, top-tier riders, and a vibrant crowd for one of the capital’s marquee nights. Anchored by standout Purebred Arabian and Thoroughbred features, the 33rd UAE President Cup meeting offered a compelling snapshot of the sport’s surging momentum - highlighting rising investment, fierce competition, and Abu Dhabi’s fast-growing appeal as a premier racing destination.
December 10th 2025
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