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Two-Speed syndication: From million-dollar mares to Tasmania maidens for Star
Mic down, memories forever: Bailey departs the caller’s box
On Monday, Pakenham witnessed the end of an era as legendary racecaller Terry Bailey signed off from thoroughbred racecalling duties for the final time. Bailey has called races in Victoria for the past two decades, following an illustrious journey that started in Queensland, before he took on the mantle as Sydney’s premier caller, and moved onto Victoria. His voice has been synonymous with some of Australian racing’s greatest moments.
July 2nd 2025
This trainer and race keeps producing 3YO stars - Matahga could be next
Successful trainer-Philip Stokes has a proven track record with horses that go on to bigger things as 3-year-olds and older. In recent years, those who claim the Listed Oaklands Plate at Morphettville towards the end of their 2-year-old season consistently emerge. Could the New Zealand-bred colt Matahga be the next to emerge as a serious contender in his classic year?
July 2nd 2025
'If we're just focusing on speed, then we're going to see our racing suffer': Where are the star juveniles?
An elite crop of fillies have dominated the 3-year-old rankings this season, but what about the juveniles? Between soft sectionals and weak sprints, Nic Ashman isn't convinced he has seen a star, and he discusses the vital ingredient our 2-year-old crop could be missing.
July 1st 2025
Entain Industry Excellence Awards recognise New Zealand's finest young racing talent
The 2025 Entain Industry Excellence Awards were held on Sunday in Auckland, recognising eight people across all three racing codes who are dedicated pioneers in their area. Te Akau Racing's Sam Bergerson took top honours with the Entain Excellence award in recognition for his dedication to the sport.
July 1st 2025
Winx's Snitzel son to headline the 2026 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale
Next year's Inglis Easter Yearling Sale headline act has been locked in, with the Snitzel colt out of four-time Horse Of The Year Winx announced as part of the catalogue on Sunday. Riverside Stables will be the place to be in March 2026 to secure the first male offspring of one of Australia's greatest racehorses.
June 30th 2025
GSA Bloodstock and Bhima to part ways
An era will come to a close at Hunter Valley nursery Bhima this season, as Jonathan Munz’s GSA Bloodstock relocates its broodmare band. The move marks the end of a long-standing association and will see space become available at the farm for the first time in several years.
June 30th 2025
Buy of the Weekend: Schweida produces a million dollar stayer from sprinting stock
$20,000 into $1 million in prize money is no mean feat, and Kelly Schweida accomplished it on Saturday with Miss Joelene, who also broke through for the first time at stakes level. For a daughter of Russian Revolution out of a sprinting family, it's more than a little unusual to see her get her biggest break at 2100 metres.
June 30th 2025
Saturday Summary: Final crop Sebring mare Tashi wins final Group 1 of the season
Sebring mare Tashi added her first stakes win in style in the G1 Tatt's Tiara for trainer Peter Snowden. Jockeys Angela Jones and Josh Parr both rode trebles at Eagle Farm and Rosehill respectively with each picking up a stakes win on the way. Unbeaten in three starts, Opportunistic looks very exciting for So You Think over in Perth for jockey Clint Johnston-Porter who won five of the eight races on the card at Pinjarra.
June 29th 2025
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Two-Speed syndication: From million-dollar mares to Tasmania maidens for Star
Tuesday
'If we're just focusing on speed, then we're going to see our racing suffer': Where are the star juveniles?
Monday
Winx's Snitzel son to headline the 2026 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale
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