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Yesterday, we examined how overseas training systems prepare 2-year-olds for racing. In Part 2, we look at how trials, race programming and financial incentives help explain why a greater proportion reach the track overseas than in Australasia.

Finding their race: The options available to overseas 2-year-olds

International 2YO Racing

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There is no doubting the quality of one stallion's book this year in the Hunter Valley, and that would be The Autumn Sun, who enjoys a fee raise to $137,500 (inc GST) in recognition of his achievements to date. Arrowfield Stud's Bloodstock Manager Jon Freyer gives us a glimpse of the mares they are entrusting him with this spring.

Matings Mix: The Arrowfield mares standing in the Sun

Matings Mix

Juvenile stakes action kicks off at Flemington on Saturday, with the Listed Maribyrnong Trial Stakes where a field of six juveniles are set for the early scamper down the straight for precocious black type. Trial winner Ankaa represents first season sire Anamoe.

Maribyrnong Trial Stakes background check

Maribyrnong Trial Stakes

Industry heavyweight Vin Cox will become the 23rd Chair of the Victoria Racing Club at the next AGM in December, after current Chair Neil Wilson announced he would step down. Cox brings considerable experience to the role, having worked in major roles across racing for Godolphin, Yulong and Magic Millions. 

A new era at the VRC as Vin Cox announced as Chair of the Board 

Vin Cox

The record breaking run at the American yearling sales in 2026 continued with a record top lot at the Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Sale. A colt by Justify’s son Arabian Lion made US$525,000 and the gross rose 5.1% despite less horses selling than in 2025. 

More records broken at Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings

Fasig-Tipton

Foal Showcase

2026 Announced Stallion Fees

Daily News Wrap

Daily wrap-up

Looking Ahead - October 2

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Debutants

2YO & 3YO Winners by Sire

Winners By Sire

First Season Sire Runners & Results

1st Season Sires' Tracker

Second Season Sire Runners & Results

2nd Season Sires' Tracker

NSW Race Results

VIC Race Results

QLD Race Results

WA Race Results

Australian General Sires' Premiership

Australian Sires' Premiership

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