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Matings Mix: Ridgmont mares backing Storm Boy to the hilt
Narbold rules in The Rowley Mile at Hawkesbury
Rosemont Stud’s consistent performer Narbold produced his biggest win with a dominant Listed Rowley Mile victory, while Sparkling Fire, My Charm and Moscow Maid also impressed in their respective Hawkesbury assignments.
August 21st 2026
Kamper pressed over Racing NSW control of Crown land racecourses
NSW Lands Minister Steve Kamper has faced sustained questioning at Budget Estimates over the decision to appoint Racing NSW as Crown Land Manager of five regional racecourses, including whether concerns uncovered at Queanbeyan should have prompted further checks at the other four sites.
August 21st 2026
Science Corner: An hour of turnout for a happier horse
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.
August 21st 2026
International: New 3-year-old star shines for Frankel in Juddmonte International
The uncertain ground at York caused high drama in the G1 Juddmonte International, which was seized by rapidly rising 3-year-old Item in the silks of the sponsors. Maltese Cross exacted Derby revenge on Christmas Day in the G2 Voltigeur Stakes, and Justify's Haffner booked a Breeders' Cup ticket when winning the G3 Acomb Stakes.
August 21st 2026
Wednesday Racing: Blessed Eagle combines speed and toughness to salute
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Blessed Eagle showed plenty of speed and plenty of fight to make a winning debut at Warwick Farm, while Somethings Burnin’ and Queen’s Gamble impressed, and Saintly Dancer led a Ciaron Maher first four at Sandown.
August 20th 2026
Stable Tours: John Thompson’s stable blends established, promising and emerging talent ahead of spring
In this instalment of Stable Tours, TTR catches up with John Thompson to take a look at his team ahead of an exciting spring. His stable features several proven campaigners, alongside a number of promising 3-year-olds who showed plenty of potential last season and could be ones to watch as they step up in their 3-year-old campaigns.
August 20th 2026
Pellicle tops Magic Millions Digital at $180,000
Proven group producing mare Pellicle topped Wednesday’s Magic Millions Digital Sale at $180,000. The dam of G3 WA Gimcrack Stakes winner Live To Tell is in foal to Broadsiding. The Gimcrack theme continued with a yearling half-brother to another winner of the race, Siren Assault, ending up as the second top lot.
August 20th 2026
Shining a light on pregnancy loss risk factors
Phase 3 has concluded in the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program's multi-stage investigation into mid to late-term pregnancy loss in Thoroughbreds. Equine Specialist Consulting’s Dr Joan Carrick speaks to TTR about the real world implications for the phase's key findings and where the industry should focus their attention next.
August 20th 2026
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