As Sunshine In Paris surged past Rothfire to win the G1 Doomben 10,000 last weekend, John Camilleri was right there cheering her home. But for the man behind Fairway Thoroughbreds, it was just the latest chapter in a story that began over steak and a photo nearly three decades ago. From Winx to City Of Lights, Camilleri shares the story behind the bloodlines - and the decisions - that shape his success.

Beyond Winx and onto Paris: Camilleri on what makes Fairway Thoroughbreds a force

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With major flooding hitting parts of the Mid North Coast and Hunter Valley, several NSW farms have been forced to adapt ahead of the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale. We spoke to three operations - Phoenix, Bell River, and Tamac - about how they’re managing both the weather and their drafts, which include new sires, proven producers, and some well-related types.

Floods, foals & first-season sires: Resilience on show ahead of Magic Millions

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Samudra’s debut had echoes of her Group 1-winning dam Pippie - fast, fiery, and full of heart. The $775,000 filly by Snitzel fought off late challengers at Sandown, stamping herself as a spring horse in waiting. And she wasn’t the only one making a statement - impressive juveniles and rising broodmare stars lit up tracks across three states.

Wednesday Racing: Snitzel’s Samudra makes a winning debut

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Western Australia’s Darling View Thoroughbreds released their 2025 fees with headline act Playing God staying at $49,500 inc GST for the upcoming season. Splintex, whose oldest crop will be 2-year-olds next season, has had a slight reduction to $7700 inc GST while speedy juvenile Lightsaber will remain at $6600 heading into his third season. 

Playing God stays at $49,500 to headline Darling View Thoroughbreds

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