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A Message to the Thoroughbred Industry: Some things are worth defending
Racing NSW and ATC back in court over request for information
A dispute over alleged theft within the ATC’s catering operations escalated to the NSW Supreme Court on Thursday, with the club seeking to prevent Racing NSW from issuing a formal direction under the Thoroughbred Racing Act to compel information relating to its catering business.
February 13th 2026
What the median doesn’t tell you about Inglis Classic
A static median price at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale over the past four years doesn’t tell the true story of what is happening for vendors. TTR's quadrant analysis for the 2026 sales demonstrates a static top end and a lift at the bottom of the market, and great buyer diversity with the top eight lots all by different sires.
February 13th 2026
Science Corner: Peak performance means maximum welfare
Welcome to this edition of the Science Corner, brought to you by AgriFutures Australia, where we delve into recent findings in equine research that have significant implications for the thoroughbred industry.
February 13th 2026
Trial report: Bjorn Baker launching autumn assault with smart juveniles
Amongst the more eye-catching 2-year-olds trialling at Rosehill Gardens on Thursday morning was a trio of Bjorn Baker-trained horses that laid out statements ahead of the autumn. Also, an ice cold trial win from the promising Ninja and a Trapeze Artist flyer up in Beaudesert.
February 13th 2026
Wednesday racing: Well-bred Vinnie quartet impress across Eastern seaboard
It was an exciting Wednesday for I Am Invincible, with four blueblooded winners across the eastern states and a fifth well-bred descendant across the Tasman at Te Aroha. Juvenile Scintillation flew his flag against the older horses at Gosford, while Battuta put it all together at Doomben.
February 12th 2026
Going out on a high: Four-time Group 1 winner Legarto booked to Magic Millions after Bonecrusher
Star Kiwi mare Legarto brought home an emotional win on Saturday in her second G1 Herbie Dyke Stakes victory. Co-owner Philip Brown speaks on the filly who has always been special, and why Magic Millions is the right venue to offer her as a broodmare prospect this May.
February 12th 2026
The 3-year-olds seeking to strike at weight-for-age in the Lightning
Between Fastnet Rock and Home Affairs, the G1 Black Caviar Lightning went 17 years without a 3-year-old winner. As autumn racing draws new, five line up this Saturday to etch their names in weight-for-age company and prove themselves truly elite.
February 12th 2026
Blue Diamond favourite Big Sky’s half-sister tops Magic Millions Digital
There’s nothing like current form, and Podcast, the half-sister to G1 Blue Diamond favourite Big Sky, topped Wednesday’s Magic Millions Digital Sale at $85,000. The burgeoning platform continues to grow with Western Australian trainer Ryan Hill thrilled with a 100% clearance rate for his draft.
February 12th 2026
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