Coeur Volante's weekend win at Sandown was the green flag needed for her connections, including passionate breeder Julia Ritchie, to continue her racing career. The mare's $500,000 purchase last November was part of a long-term plan as Ritchie seeks to rebuild her broodmare band in the face of the evolving landscape of racehorse ownership.

Replenish, revitalise, restore: Ritchie's mission to breed at the top

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Queensland does not have the prizemoney muscle of NSW or Victoria, but this winter it has something just as valuable: trainers want to be there, punters are betting with confidence and crowds are coming back. So what is the secret behind the carnival finding its edge?

Full gates, full faith: Queensland finds the formula others are chasing

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It was all about the Gold Cup on Thursday at Royal Ascot, where Scandinavia gave Aidan O'Brien a remarkable 100th winner at the Royal meeting.

Royal Ascot Day 3: Scandinavia gives Aidan O'Brien 100 Royal Ascot winners

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In the same week that Triple Crown winner Justify sired his first Australian Group 1 winner, he has sired the highest priced horse to sell at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales June 2-Year-Old Sale when a filly made US$1.4 million. 

Record-breaking Justify filly at Ocala

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