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Finding their race: The options available to overseas 2-year-olds
Matings Mix: The Arrowfield mares standing in the Sun
There is no doubting the quality of one stallion's book this year in the Hunter Valley, and that would be The Autumn Sun, who enjoys a fee raise to $137,500 (inc GST) in recognition of his achievements to date. Arrowfield Stud's Bloodstock Manager Jon Freyer gives us a glimpse of the mares they are entrusting him with this spring.
October 2nd 2026
Maribyrnong Trial Stakes background check
Juvenile stakes action kicks off at Flemington on Saturday, with the Listed Maribyrnong Trial Stakes where a field of six juveniles are set for the early scamper down the straight for precocious black type. Trial winner Ankaa represents first season sire Anamoe.
October 2nd 2026
A new era at the VRC as Vin Cox announced as Chair of the Board
Industry heavyweight Vin Cox will become the 23rd Chair of the Victoria Racing Club at the next AGM in December, after current Chair Neil Wilson announced he would step down. Cox brings considerable experience to the role, having worked in major roles across racing for Godolphin, Yulong and Magic Millions.
October 2nd 2026
More records broken at Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings
The record breaking run at the American yearling sales in 2026 continued with a record top lot at the Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Sale. A colt by Justify’s son Arabian Lion made US$525,000 and the gross rose 5.1% despite less horses selling than in 2025.
October 2nd 2026
Perpetual motion: A deeper dive into why international 2-year-olds race more
The percentage of the Australasian foal crop racing as 2-year-olds isn't falling fast, but in comparison to our overseas compatriots, we are certainly behind. In the first of a two-part analysis, we examine how international training systems prepare horses to get to the races early.
October 1st 2026
Wednesday Racing: Aroused cruises to the line
Fairway Thoroughbreds splashed the cash for Aroused and she looks like a star of the future with a straightforward victory at Ballarat on debut. So You Think had a big day with three interstate winners including debutant So Royal, while Home Affairs quinellaed the 3-year-old race at Rosehill.
October 1st 2026
Book not full yet: Sword Of State has space even after Warwoven's win
With the book full sign yet to go up for Sword Of State in 2026, it’s short odds to be closed by the end of the week after Warwoven’s brilliant victory in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes on Saturday. He’s not the only horse in Cambridge Stud’s barn that is flying with all their proven stallions celebrating a Group winner already this season.
October 1st 2026
Modern Games filly tops day 2 at Goffs Orby
The Goffs Orby Book 1 Yearling Sale concluded with all metrics up. Turnover was up 3%, and the average up 4% and median climbed 5% on 2025. The second day’s top lot was the Modern Games half-sister to Group 1 winner Senorita Bonita, who Godolphin purchased for €1.3 million.
October 1st 2026
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Finding their race: The options available to overseas 2-year-olds
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Perpetual motion: A deeper dive into why international 2-year-olds race more
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Sectionally Speaking: Ripping Golden Rose run shortens Warwoven's Guineas odds
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