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Saturday preview: James and Wellwood bidding for Pinarello repeat with Solid Gold
From the NRL to the Court of Appeal: a big week for Racing NSW
Peter V’landys’ temporary move to the NRL, Graeme Hinton’s elevation as interim CEO, the looming Hazzard review and Racing NSW’s Court of Appeal battle with the ATC all landed in the same five-day stretch. TTR runs through the week at Racing NSW - and what it could mean for the governance, leadership and direction of the state’s racing industry.
May 30th 2026
From one barn to a blue-chip broodmare band: Silverdale’s full-circle rise
When Silverdale secured $750,000 stakes winner Liquor at Magic Millions, it was more than the purchase of one mare. For Farm Manager Rob Petith, it brought together an old connection, a fast-rising broodmare band, and the story of how Steve Grant’s Southern Highlands operation has built itself into one of the most ambitious young farms in the country.
May 29th 2026
Magic Millions weanling sale shows a market changing shape
Magic Millions offered fewer weanlings and turned over less money in 2026, but the real story sits in the quartiles: a cooled top end, a firmer floor, and a physical marketplace being reshaped by cost, caution and digital alternatives.
May 29th 2026
Fiorenza bound for Lead Artist date after Inglis Digital purchase
The Inglis Digital May (Late) Sale concluded on Thursday, and the 276 lots sold was highlighted by multiple Grade I winner In Italian's half-sister Fiorenza, who was purchased by Arrowfield Stud, and Group 2-winning West Of Swindon, who was bought by Pure Bloodstock.
May 29th 2026
Magic Millions Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale: Five things we learned on Day 2
Stiff competition at all levels resulted in lifts to both the median and the clearance rate at the end of the second day of the 2026 Magic Millions Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale. Valuable pregnancies to Extreme Choice were the stars of the show, with Yulong going to $2.05 million to secure young Hellbent mare Miss Hellfire in foal to him on her maiden cover.
May 28th 2026
Top Lots: Miss Hellfire the standout broodmare at $2.05 million
The top end of the market remained strong during the broodmare session of the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale. While the number of million-dollar mares was significantly down on last year, competition for the most sought-after offerings remained strong.
May 28th 2026
Wednesday Racing: Farmelia looks towards Group 1 target
Mitchell Freedman has the G1 JJ Atkins Plate in mind for debutant winner Farmelia who thrilled at Caulfield. In Sydney, Pin Up Sheila lived up to her trial form on debut, while Sword Of State’s full brother Front Rank showed the family talent on debut at Canterbury.
May 28th 2026
Value Buy: Figtree steal attractive Satin Shimmer for $55,000
At the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale, TTR AusNZ uncovered another outstanding value buy, with Figtree Thoroughbreds and Neil Jenkinson (FBAA) securing the well-related Satin Shimmer for just $55,000 in a deal that looks full of upside.
May 28th 2026
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Saturday preview: James and Wellwood bidding for Pinarello repeat with Solid Gold
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From one barn to a blue-chip broodmare band: Silverdale’s full-circle rise
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Magic Millions Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale: Five things we learned on Day 2
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