Headwall’s return to The Everest conversation and Too Dardy’s breakthrough stakes victory came only after their connections committed to long, expensive and uncertain rehabilitation programs. Their trainers explain how they decided the horses were worth waiting for - and what it took to bring them back.

The long way back: Headwall returns to the Everest conversation

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The first day of the Hong Kong season came with a thrilling seven-length victory by Ka Ying Rising. He smashed his own 1200-metre record by more than a second in the G3 Chief Executive’s Cup on a day when two other class records were also broken. Written Tycoon opened the season with a double. 

Hong Kong Review: Ka Ying Rising sends a strong warning

Hong Kong Review

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Sunday featured Group 1 action across three major jurisdictions, and in France, it was total domination for Aga Khan Studs with a treble capped off by Erdenali's G1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp win. Pinatubo produced his first top flight winner in the G1 Grosser Preis von Baden with Saddadd, and in the States, Hughes delivered Bob Baffert his 20th G1 Del Mar Futurity win.

International News: Erdenali's Prix du Moulin score cements Aga Khan Studs' Longchamp treble

International News

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TTR covered her purchase and pinhooking here.

TTR covered Shand's development of First Five's family here.

TTR spoke to co-owner Phillip Brown ahead of the sale.

Well Written completed a remarkable weekend with New Zealand racing’s highest honour, less than 24 hours after extending her unbeaten record in the G1 Proisir Plate. The rising star led an awards night that also celebrated Savabeel’s global legacy, three generations of the Williams family and Te Akau’s dominant season.

Unbeaten Well Written crowned New Zealand Horse Of The Year

NZ Horse Of The Year

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Looking Ahead - September 8

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