Waikato Stud have announced the passing of their flagship stallion Savabeel, due to a paddock injury. The rising 25-year-old leaves behind a legacy of 159 stakes winners, with 36 Group 1 winners amongst them, and over 1050 stakes winners.
June 20th 2026
The spinning wheel of racing never stops, and this weekend, there are close relations and offspring of Imperatriz, Miami Bound, and Stay With Me out to add another winter win to their records before aiming higher. Xidaki and Bustling continue their comeback campaigns at Randwick, and Ciaron Maher debuts a promising imported son of Wootton Bassett.
June 20th 2026
Day 4 of Royal Ascot focuses on the 3-year-olds, as the age-group sprinters charge down the straight in the G1 Commonwealth Cup and the 3-year-old fillies chase Group 1 glory over the mile in the G1 Coronation Stakes.
June 20th 2026
Coeur Volante's weekend win at Sandown was the green flag needed for her connections, including passionate breeder Julia Ritchie, to continue her racing career. The mare's $500,000 purchase last November was part of a long-term plan as Ritchie seeks to rebuild her broodmare band in the face of the evolving landscape of racehorse ownership.
June 19th 2026
Queensland does not have the prizemoney muscle of NSW or Victoria, but this winter it has something just as valuable: trainers want to be there, punters are betting with confidence and crowds are coming back. So what is the secret behind the carnival finding its edge?
June 19th 2026
It was all about the Gold Cup on Thursday at Royal Ascot, where Scandinavia gave Aidan O'Brien a remarkable 100th winner at the Royal meeting.
June 19th 2026
In the same week that Triple Crown winner Justify sired his first Australian Group 1 winner, he has sired the highest priced horse to sell at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales June 2-Year-Old Sale when a filly made US$1.4 million.
June 19th 2026
It was all about the juveniles on Wednesday. Demerzel was the headline act at Canterbury, scoring in style, while By Napolean Hill added a smart win at the same venue. Vivid Storm and Apex Predator were equally eye-catching, recording strong victories at Caulfield Heath and Doomben, respectively.
June 18th 2026