He may be the most aptly named stallion in the world at the moment, his progeny on fire across the world; Darley’s Too Darn Hot (GB) doing a great job with his first crops in both hemispheres. We had a chat with Dalham Hall Stud’s Director of Studs, Stallions and Breeding Liam O’Rourke about his success and popularity.

Aptly named and widely loved: Too Darn Hot’s growing legacy

There were no regrets from Nadal's ecstatic connections after the decision to geld him worked a treat on Saturday, the 4-year-old winning The Meteorite courtesy of an incredible show of speed on the straight. His win was fitting on the same week his namesake and tennis legend, Rafael Nadal, retired from the sport as a 22-time Grand Slam champion. 

Nadal’s second serve: A tough decision pays off in Meteorite domination

Among the wild celebrations at the conclusion of the Cranbourne Cup, hometown hero and winning co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr took some time out to savour the moment. That was because he helped triumphant gelding Globe through some tough times when there were doubts the now 6-year-old would ever race again. 

There's nowhere else in the world Kent Jnr would rather be than to see Globe win his hometown Cranbourne Cup

Sent out a commanding favourite after taking out the G1 The Tenno Sho (2000 metres), Do Deuce (Jpn) (Heart’s Cry {Jpn}) produced a memorable performance sweeping round the field from last on the home bend to take out the G1 Japan Cup (2400 metres) for trainer Yasuo Tomomichi. 

Do Deuce takes out G1 Japan Cup 2024 and hands J-Mac title of World’s Best

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