Run at weight for age over 1200 metres, the G1 Doomben 10,000 usually needs a very good sprinter to win it, and this year’s field is stacked with eleven Group 1 winners including Mazu who is looking to become just the sixth horse in history to win the race twice. If Schwarz wins, Craig Williams will have a hat-trick of wins having won the race in 2024 and 2023.
May 15th 2025
As ATC members prepare to vote on the future of Rosehill Racecourse, it’s worth stepping back to reflect on how we got here. What began as quiet conversations has grown into an 18-month saga involving shifting proposals, public scrutiny, political inquiries, and evolving promises. This article retraces that path, laying out the major milestones, ever-changing information, and the landscape of a decision that now sits in the hands of the Club’s members.
May 15th 2025
Aquis has announced the acquisition of Prost, a powerful son of Snitzel, who will stand his debut season for $13,200 inc GST. He makes up an exciting seven-strong roster that is full of youth and promise.
May 14th 2025
It’s been a big autumn for the Rosemont Stud Alliance with Schwarz adding his first Group 1 victory, and aiming for a second in the Doomben 10,000 on Saturday, and Bosustow winning the G3 Gold Coast Guineas in impressive fashion last weekend. With Doull already at Rosemont Stud, and several exciting juveniles in the wings, the Alliance has been a successful one so far.
May 14th 2025
Heading The Oaks Stud's 2025 three-strong roster is New Zealand's Champion First and Second Season Sire, U S Navy Flag, his fee has been reduced slightly to NZ$12,500 plus GST. The Thoroughbred Report caught up with The Oaks Stud's General Manager, Rick Williams, to learn more.
May 14th 2025
The 2025 NZ Racing Hall of Fame welcomed new inductees, from modern giants like Imperatriz and Dundeel to foundational names like Desert Gold’s breeder, Thomas Henry Lowry. But as the room gathered to celebrate history, quiet news from Cambridge reminded everyone of what truly matters.
May 13th 2025
From Reserve Bank’s tactical triumph to Floozie’s benchmark-blitzing rise, last weekend delivered a string of standout performances across the country. Sectionally Speaking looks at the data, the tactics, and the emerging stars - plus a smoky worth watching closely in this weekend’s G1 Doomben 10,000.
May 13th 2025
Five-year-old daughter of Zoustar, Mgheera, booked her place at Royal Ascot with an impressive Group 3 victory in the Prix de Saint-Georges at Longchamp on Sunday. The win marked Zoustar’s first Group winner in France and added to his growing international profile. With strong Australian connections behind her, she now heads to the G1 King Charles III Stakes as a genuine contender.
May 13th 2025