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Good sires make good damsires: All Too Hard’s big weekend

On Saturday, All Too Hard added a new stakes winner with exciting juvenile Hard Kick. He also celebrated his fourth stakes winner as a broodmare sire with Danny O’Brien-trained Sass Appeal who was impressive in winning the Listed Desirable Stakes.
Tuesday 17th February
Mindarie’s Magic: Mogumber Park breed Magic Millions Classic gold again

Back-to-back R. Listed Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic glory has placed the mare Mindarie firmly in the spotlight, with Mogumber Park breeding consecutive winners of the lucrative race from her first two foals. An extraordinary feat as the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale looms.

February 17th 2026

Trial Report: Handloom one to watch for Portelli and Godolphin

Warwick Farm staged a slick Monday morning trial session, where a wave of emerging juveniles - led by the impressive Handloom - caught the eye, while established and proven Group performers Headley Grange and Mazu tuned up in style.

February 17th 2026

‘It’s in everyone’s benefit if we breed a better horse’: Mick Price on soundness and transparency

Trainer Mick Price raises a broader question: could incorporating additional information about surgical history into the Stud Book help the industry continue to refine its breeding outcomes? The answer, unsurprisingly, is complex.

February 16th 2026

Hard Kick bolts away in the Talindert to vindicate Unwala’s vision

Hard Kick’s dominant Listed Talindert Stakes win at Flemington wasn’t just a thrilling debut for Lindsay Park and connections - it was an endorsement of Jimmy Unwala’s trading philosophy and the calculated and unique model behind Avesta Bloodstock.

February 16th 2026

Australian Turf Club independent Director appointments lag

Since September 2025, the Australian Turf Club board has operated at a quorum with three directors' positions to fill. At a crucial time for the ATC in their bid to avoid administration under Racing New South Wales, what progress has been made towards electing new directors?

February 16th 2026

Hong Kong review: Fownes joins Hong Kong’s 1200-win club

Sha Tin provided the perfect stage for a landmark moment on Saturday, as Caspar Fownes became only the fourth trainer in Hong Kong racing history to reach 1200 winners.

February 16th 2026

International News: Forever Young goes back-to-back in the Saudi Cup

It was the outstanding Forever Young who made it back-to-back Saudi Cups on a top-class night of racing in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, which also featured the Riyadh Dirt Sprint and the Saudi Derby.

February 16th 2026

Saturday summary: Tentyris explosive in the Lightning

Some of Australia’s very best gallopers, including Tentyris, Autumn Glow and Joliestar, delivered in emphatic fashion fresh-up at Randwick and Flemington, headlining what was an outstanding day of racing across both venues.

February 15th 2026

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