Caroline Searcy begins with a breeding review of Epsom Day at Royal Randwick and Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington, looking behind the pedigrees of the weekend’s feature performers. The episode also heads to Paris for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, where the Aga Khan homebred Daryz (Sea The Stars) became the first colt since the late 1970s to win the Arc twice in succession.
The focus then turns to Equimillion 2026 at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, where more than 600 thoroughbreds competed across a range of disciplines. Caroline meets several Inglis graduates making their mark in the show ring, including Ali Kent with Loco (So You Think) and Regalia (Duelled), while Michael Kent Jr explains the significant preparation involved in producing an off-the-track thoroughbred for competition. Golden Mile, the Astern gelding competing with Lizzie Grima through Godolphin Lifetime Care, and Queensland retrainer Jane Gollan’s magnificent Antino (Redwood) also feature as former racehorses embrace their next careers.
Move To Strike | Image courtesy of Race Images
The program then travels to Victoria’s Lovettsville to meet Move To Strike, the first Group 1-winning 2-year-old by champion sire I Am Invincible. Raced by Sir David and Lady Karyn Ellis and the Te Akau team, the striking stallion is now into his second season at stud with his first foals on the ground. The episode explores his early racing success, his strong support from breeders and the impressive first foals being produced from a quality group of mares.
Finally, Bred to Win returns to Equimillion for another instalment of Cambridge Stud’s “Stud Dogs of Australasia”. This time, the spotlight falls on Little Sarge, a rescue dog who has grown up around horses and is a familiar face at equestrian events. His love of his horse companions provides a light-hearted finish to an episode celebrating the versatility of the thoroughbred and the many people, animals and organisations supporting the industry beyond the racetrack.
