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When God opens a Window: Gaynor Rupert's homebred opens Aussie door to South Africans

God's Window won more than a maiden Group 1 in Saturday's G1 Epsom Handicap, the homebred provided his South African owner Gaynor Rupert with a reminder her breeding decisions can impact the world stage. Rupert's Drakenstein Stud has long been making waves in her home country, but what she wishes for now is for South African horses to get their chance to do the same down under.
Tuesday 6th October
The fastest five breeze ups at the Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale

In the game of racing, speed matters. The breeze ups are done for Monday’s Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale and the top five fastest horses all came from two drafts. TTR spoke to them about the fastest five.

October 6th 2026

Hong Kong Review: Lor’s training ability and patience to the fore

Zac Purton ticked off 1100 wins on the Sha Tin turf with a double on Sunday night. Deep Field and Divine Prophet both sired doubles, while it was trainer Frankie Lor’s double with two long time losers that had everyone talking.

October 6th 2026

European News: Daryz makes history with Arc double

The Aga Khan Studs’ brilliant entire Daryz defended his G1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe to become the first colt since Alleged to win France’s biggest race twice in succession. The two juvenile Group 1s on the card went to the fillies with Amusingly and Green Empress, while The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation had a banner day with two Group 1 victories.

October 6th 2026

Why Arrowfield went outside its roster for Global Goal

Arrowfield sent Tides to Pinatubo to add speed and substance - the resulting filly, Global Goal, is now a G1 Flight Stakes winner. Her success offers the most revealing story from a Saturday that also brought a Snitzel stakes treble and another Group 1 for Maurice’s Cosmic Crusader.

October 5th 2026

Buy of the Weekend: Flying Houdini gives instant result for RedFox

G3 Breeders’ Plate victor Flying Houdini cost more than his stakes-winning full sister, but at $60,000, he was still great value. Now a debut Group 3 winner of $140,000, he has the whole world ahead of him.

October 5th 2026

Ace Stud buys top two lots at Arqana Arc Sale

Ace Stud purchased the top two lots at Saturday evening’s Arqana Arc Sale. Ace Stud paid €1.9 million for Sunday’s G1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runner Bright Light (City Light), and €1.15 million for Group 3 winner Space Waltz. The sale recorded a record gross of €11.7 million.

October 5th 2026

American News: Fifth Canadian International for Godolphin

Seven Grade 1 races were the highlight of the North American racing scene on Saturday. Arabian Crown won the G1 Canadian International Stakes giving Godolphin their fifth win in the race. The juveniles were out in force in America with Grade 1 winners for sires Into Mischief, War Of Will, Constitution and Tacitus.

October 5th 2026

European News: Four Group 1s for Blue Bolt

Juddmonte’s Blue Bolt stayed unbeaten for this campaign and made it four Group 1 victories in succession when taking out Saturday’s G1 Sun Chariot Stakes. In France, Caballo De Mar had it back to back wins in the G1 Prix du Cadran, and Fairy Glen franked his Dubai form in the G1 Prix de Royallieu.

October 5th 2026

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