Following Saturday's Listed Exford Plate success by the beautifully bred Dawn Service, a son of Justify (USA) and Sunlight (Zoustar), The Thoroughbred Report spoke with Bruce Slade of Kestrel Thoroughbreds, who co-purchased the colt for $1.4 million.

'The perfect combination of Sunlight and Justify'

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The Thoroughbred Report continues its popular 'Matings Mix' series as the breeding season progresses, with today's feature being an insightful conversation with Verna Metcalfe, General Manager of Alma Vale and Kitchwin Hills.


Matings Mix: Alma Vale & Kitchwin Hills selecting a wide range of sires

In The Thoroughbred Report's new series, 'Buy of the Weekend', we highlight standout performers whose purchase or production price has proven its value on the racetrack. For our inaugural segment, we profile Chrysaor (Better Than Ready), a million-dollar earner who triumphed in Saturday’s Listed Vale Black Caviar S. The 4-year-old was initially bought by Bevan Smith Bloodstock and Lionrock Bloodstock for $60,000.

Buy of the Weekend: Chrysaor shines with Listed win, capping a stellar weekend for Smith

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As the spring racing season heats up, 10 blistering trial heats at Rosehill Gardens have showcased some of the carnival’s brightest stars. Among the headline acts are The Quokka’s $5 million champion and a serious Golden Rose contender from the James Harron Colts Partnership. Across the country, more juveniles jumped out into the public eye for the first time.

Trial Report: Juveniles start to step out across Australia

$575K Maxfield colt on top as Book 3 concludes with increases

International News: The G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe field takes shape

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