Ahead of a massive Saturday, where Karaka Millions day takes centre stage, there’s a host of black-type races throughout Australia on Friday. Caulfield has five stakes races on its card, Warwick Farm hosts the Listed Australia Day Cup, while in Launceston, it’s the Listed Tasmanian Guineas.

Friday breakout: six things to keep an eye on

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A field of 14 juveniles are set to contest Saturday’s R. Listed Karaka Millions 2YO on the new track at Ellerslie. Here, The Thoroughbred Report provides an in-depth look at the contestants. 

Karaka Millions 2YO background check

Kia Ora

The Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia (FBAA) have unveiled some big plans for 2024, seeking to cultivate new talent, while maintaining a focus on integrity and transparency. To learn more about some of the major initiatives, The Thoroughbred Report spoke to FBAA Vice-President, James Clarke.

FBAA seeking transparency, talent development in 2024

Godolphin Flying Start

Alligator Blood (All Too Hard) starred Thursday morning at Rosehill, winning the opening heat of 16 held. However, the new generation also impressed with two blue-blooded colts battling out Heat 6, with a $700,000 son of Zoustar getting the upper hand over a $2.5 million colt by I Am Invincible.


Trial report: Growing Empire prevails in the battle of the bluebloods

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Black type fields: Caulfield, Warwick Farm and Launceston

Black type fields

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