There were moments during the 2025 breeding season when Swettenham Stud could have been forgiven for thinking the odds were stacked against them - yet by season’s end, perspective, patience and perseverance ensured the breeding year finished on a far stronger note than it began.

Resilience, reward, and renewal: Swettenham Stud’s 2025 breeding season

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From James Cummings departing for Hong Kong to discussions around integrity and safety, the top five highest read feature articles for 2025 show what mattered to The Thoroughbred Report’s readership. 

Best of 2025: TTR’s top five most read features

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The transcript and Justice François Kunc’s interim reasons are now public. They indicate the short-term insolvency risk argued in Court was closely tied to the continuation of discretionary support payments from Racing NSW.

Insolvency risk or governance control? Court’s ruling exposes the core question in the ATC fight

Almost 40 stallions will be represented by juvenile stock across four venues on Boxing Day and Saturday this week, many of whom are looking for that golden ticket - of prizemoney - into the Magic Millions raceday next month. Meanwhile, Konasana will have to defy a heavy impost to take out back-to-back G3 Belle Of The Turfs.

Christmas racing preview: BJ McLachlan shapes as Gold Coast launchpad

Christmas racing preview

Five 2-year-old heats took the limelight at Tuesday's Rosehill Gardens trial, featuring head-turning performances by Wendell and Excelluna, while O' Ole ticked over nicely en route to her return to the Gold Coast.

Trial report: Thyme To Go and Profitabelle stylish in victory

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