Tempted confirmed for The Everest
Godolphin confirmed on Tuesday that Tempted (Street Boss {USA}) will run in their slot in the G1 The Everest. “She is an outstanding mare, unbeaten in 2026 and I’m sure she will represent Godolphin extremely well,” Godolphin Australia Managing Director Andy Makiv said in a press release.
Tempted | Image courtesy pf Georgia Young Photography
“As a Godolphin homebred, we are all very proud of her and the thrill she gives us on raceday. She also represents our Darley stallion brand as a daughter of Street Boss, the US shuttler and resident at Northwood Park.”
Jimmysstar almost confirmed for The Everest
Part-owner Ozzie Kheir has told media that Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto {USA}), who was third in last year’s The Everest, will run again this year. “Jimmysstar will take his place in the 2026 The Everest and will have Nash Rawiller aboard. Contracts with our slot holder are being finalised at the moment and are expected to be executed within the next 24 hours,” Kheir told racing.com.
Jimmysstar | Image courtesy of Racing Photos
“Although we are racing against two standouts (Ka Ying Rising and Tempted), and many other worthy participants, we feel Jimmy, having been a last start Group 1 winner, needs to be present in the richest sprint in Australia.”
Caulfield Guineas favourites draw well
Last start Group 1 winner Warwoven (Sword Of State) has drawn six for the G1 Caulfield Guineas while second favourite Blind Raise (NZ) (Ace High) has drawn two. “He's got a great arsenal where he can probably put himself up on speed wherever he jumps,” Warwoven’s part-owner Mitch Cunningham told racenet.com.au.
“We weren't overly worried but obviously, it's a benefit to draw six.”
Kiwi mates go head-to-head in Guineas
Bjorn Baker, Trent Busuttin and Chris Waller all grew up near each other in the central districts of New Zealand and will clash in Saturday’s G1 Caulfield Guineas. Busuttin and Waller grew up in Foxton and both worked for Busuttin’s father Paddy until he went to Singapore and Waller took over his stables, while Baker grew up in nearby Woodville where his father Hall of Fame inductee Murray Baker trained before moving to Cambridge. “We grew up together following our fathers around the races and have been good mates since,” Busuttin told Loveracing.nz about his childhood with Baker.
Trent Busuttin | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
“When you have got the first and second favourite in a $3 million race in Australia, you think back to growing up together. It shows neither of us could do anything else, we had to go and work for our fathers and ended up doing this.
“We see a lot of each other and help each other out with the stabling. When we travel up to Sydney, we stay at Bjorn’s place and when he travels his horses down here, they stay with us. We will get a good look at Warwoven on Friday when he turns up.
“For saying all of that, I hope we smash his horse on Saturday. He is not the only horse in the race, but he is a serious animal and deserved colt, but I think our horse can beat him.”
Baker added, “There are three kids out of the Central Districts, with the third favourite with Waller. It is one of those races that has worked out and you have always got to respect him, whatever he is in.”
Pride Of Jenni is coming to Sydney
Owner Tony Ottobre confirmed that Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) will next run in Sydney’s G1 King Charles III Stakes on Everest Day. “We've got a Queen Elizabeth so now we are searching for a King Charles,” Ottobre told racenet.com.au.
Pride Of Jenni | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
“The King Charles works in perfectly for Jenni. Right through her career she's had three weeks from her first up run and the Empire Rose is our target race and this will have her spot on for that.
“If we can go to Sydney and finish top three or even beat Autumn Glow then that would be even better. Autumn Glow has done everything she's been asked to do but she'll know she's in a race chasing (Pride Of) Jenni when the race is full of pressure. And you've got Ceolwulf there too, we'll throw our hat in the ring and see how we go.
“People talk about her being nine, but why can't good horses go hard and be fast at nine? She's fit, happy and healthy and we are looking forward to getting to Sydney next week.”
Tron Bolt draws the carpark for Guineas
G1 JJ Atkins Plate winner Tron Bolt (Toronado {Ire}) has drawn the widest gate for Saturday’s G1 Caulfield Guineas. “Tron Bolt had a good look around the track,” Waller told racenet.com.au of his track gallop on Tuesday morning.
Tron Bolt | Image courtesy of Racing Queensland
“He's a very talented colt, with a Group 1 next to his name and his run in the Golden Rose was certainly a pass mark and he'll appreciate stepping up to the 1600m here. JJ Atkins winner, you hope they've got enough speed to win a Golden Rose … but this has been the target race all along.”
Sheza Alibi presence not considered for Kingswood
Trainer Gavin Bedggood will run Group 1 winner Kingswood (GB) (Roaring Lion {USA}) in Saturday’s G1 Might And Power Stakes because it suits his program. He’s not bothered by the presence of Sheza Alibi (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}). “Obviously his aim all the way along has been the Caulfield Cup,” Bedggood told racenet.com.au.
“It's been the plan all the way along, run him third-up then give him seven days into the Caulfield Cup fourth-up. He's got to have another run before the Caulfield Cup and I wouldn't have run him at Flemington on the heavy (10) (last Saturday).”
Can Punxsutawney Phil make it three?
Unbeaten in both his starts to date, John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-trained 3-year-old colt Punxsutawney Phil (Ole Kirk) will run at Kensington on Wednesday. “It’s a natural progression for him, if he’s to run well and warrant an opportunity in some nicer 3-year-old races toward the end of October we’d look at that,” Charlton told racingnsw.com.au.
“He’s a really straightforward horse and has put two good performances together. Any horse that has won how he has in his first two starts with further upside to come gives you encouragement he might be able to make it to a nicer grade.”
Zoustar double at Newcastle
On Tuesday, Zoustar sired a double at Newcastle, while his son Zousain also featured on the winner’s lists. Star Half (Zoustar) won his maiden for the Hawkes stable, and John Thompson-trained mare Lawless Lucy (Zoustar) took her record to two wins from five starts.
David Pfieffer-trained Lucsain (Zousain) won her maiden on the same card at her second start.
Pair of debutant winners at Goulburn
At Goulburn on Tuesday, Hellbent filly Low Down won on debut for the Annabel and Rob Archibald stable. Sledmere Stud and Cangon purchased her for $70,000 from Fairhill Farm’s Inglis Sydney Weanling Sale draft. She becomes the seventh winner for winning mare Limbo Down (NZ) (Fastnet Rock).
Matthew Dale-trained 3-year-old filly Hay Deer (Dubious) won on debut. J Donohue paid $600 for her on Inglis Digital as a weanling. She is the first foal of winning mare Incas (Kuroshio).
At the same meeting, John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-trained 3-year-old gelding Mindgames (Maurice {Jpn}) took his record to two from two.
New winner for Wild Ruler
Second season sire Wild Ruler added winner 23 when 3-year-old gelding Apocalypse won at Mildura for trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy. Along with Belmont Bloodstock (FBAA) his trainers paid $75,000 for him from Lynward Park Stud’s Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale draft.
Apocalypse is the third winner for Group 2 winner Bound For Earth (Northern Meteor) who is a daughter of G1 VRC Oaks winner Bulla Borghese (Belong To Me {USA}).
At the same meeting, Michael Hickmott-trained 3-year-old gelding White Pointer (NZ) (Spirit Of Boom) won on debut.
Chau’s record could be broken
In 2020/21, Jerry Chau won 58 winners at a strike rate of 12% to achieve the record wins by an apprentice jockey in Hong Kong. This year’s apprentice Nichola Yuen has eight wins striking at 18% in the first part of the season and is second on the overall table behind Zac Purton. At the same point, Chau had three wins.
Kameko to remain at Tweenhills after sale
Kameko is staying at Tweenhills Stud after a group of British breeders secured a deal to source the 2,000 Guineas winner from Qatar Bloodstock. Wimbledon Hawkeye advertised Kameko's capabilities at ParisLongchamp on Sunday when landing the G2 Qatar Prix Dollar for trainer George Scott and owners Victorious Forever.
After courting interest from abroad, a deal was brokered through Tweenhills' David Redvers and bloodstock agent Billy Jackson-Stops to keep Kameko at Tweenhills. He will continue to stand alongside Lightning Spear and Tweenhills newbie King Of Change.
Redvers said, “We are thrilled a superb group of British breeders have joined forces to secure Kameko to enable him to remain with us in Britain. He was a record-breaking Group 1 2-year-old and Classic winner and continues to give British and Irish breeders the opportunity to utilise a proven stallion at a commercially attractive price. His stock is very durable and his niche at stud appears to be 8f-10f, which is the sweet spot for owners and breeders with huge international appeal.”
Redvers added, “With five stakes winners so far this season, Kameko is deservedly earning a reputation for producing tough racehorses with the class to compete at the top level, both domestically and internationally.”
Princess Zahra addresses 60th IFHA conference
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) held the 60th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities (ICHA) in Paris Monday, with more than 150 delegates from approximately 40 countries in attendance.
The milestone conference reflected on the IFHA's achievements over six decades while also focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing racing worldwide.
Princess Zahra Aga Khan delivered the keynote address, receiving a standing ovation just a day after Daryz recorded a second consecutive victory in the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
“That horse represents what we do as breeders,” she said of Daryz. “We are trying to preserve the genetic diversity of the families. A horse like Calandagan is probably not something everyone wants to breed at this point in time. It is not necessarily fashionable, but it is necessary.”
Princess Zahra also spoke about making racing easier for new fans to understand and better communicating the care and work that goes into getting horses to the racecourse.
“It's important for the people in this room to solve the misconceptions in racing,” she said. “Everyone sees the racing part of things, but they don't see the industry, the number of people employed, and every link in the chain.”
IFHA Executive Director Andrew Harding reflected on the organisation's evolution over the past six decades, highlighting its work in anti-doping, international regulation and the use of science and technology to improve equine welfare.
Harding later joined Jim Gagliano, President and COO of The Jockey Club and IFHA Vice-Chair; Brian Kavanagh, CEO of The Curragh and former IFHA Vice-Chair; Simon Cooper, former Vice-Chair of the International Stud Book Committee; and Frances Nelson, former Chair of Racing Australia, for a panel examining the IFHA's history and impact on international racing.
IFHA Chair Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges then turned the focus to racing's future, addressing the need to widen the sport's fanbase, ensure the sustainability of the Thoroughbred and tackle threats to racing's funding structure.
“The future of horse racing can only be secured by working together to address the key challenges that we face, and the IFHA is at the heart of that coordinated, collective action that we must pursue,” Engelbrecht-Bresges said.
Engelbrecht-Bresges was subsequently joined for a panel on racing's future by Masayuki Goto of the Japan Racing Association; Guillaume de Saint-Seine, President of France Galop; Everett Dobson, Chair of The Jockey Club; Suzanne Eade, CEO of Horse Racing Ireland; Felicity Barnard, CEO of Ascot; Teddy Grimthorpe, Chair of the International Thoroughbred Breeders' Federation; and Vee Moodley, CEO of the National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa.
The conference also highlighted the intense competition racing faces from other wagering products. USA Thoroughbred racing handle fell 2.1% from US$11.3 billion (AU$16.2 billion) in 2024 to US$11.0 billion (AU$15.8 billion) in 2025, while sports betting handle rose 11% to US$166.9 billion (AU$239.4 billion) and iGaming revenue increased 27.6% to US$10.7 billion (AU$15.4 billion).
Prediction markets have grown particularly rapidly, with combined monthly trading volume at Kalshi and Polymarket rising from US$1.7 billion (AU$2.4 billion) in June 2025 to US$44.8 billion (AU$64.3 billion) in June 2026.
The conference concluded with Engelbrecht-Bresges paying tribute to the late Louis Romanet, Chairman Emeritus of the IFHA, who died in March.
“Although our jurisdictions may be different, the future of the sport is a shared responsibility,” Engelbrecht-Bresges said. “That principle was at the heart of Louis Romanet's work.”
Moore and Shergar inducted into British Hall Of Fame
Ryan Moore and Shergar, under a unanimous decision from the British Racing Hall of Fame panel, are the latest inductees to garner the honour and will be formally marked with a presentation at Ascot on Qatar Racing British Champions Day on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Ryan Moore | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
Moore's career in the saddle spans 26 years and counting, and marks him as one of the best riders in the history of the sport. Initially starting out as a jumps jockey, Moore was successful on his first ever ride under rules, as Mersey Beat–trained by his father Gary–won a handicap hurdle at Towcester. Over 3,400 winners later, the 43-year-old has established a global reputation as a world-class horseman, with the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Japan Cup, Tenno Sho, Hong Kong Cup, Melbourne Cup and numerous Breeders' Cup contests all on his CV.
The British champion apprentice jockey in 2003, Moore went on to be crowned champion jockey on three occasions between 2006-2009, and has won 18 British Classics, ridden 99 Royal Ascot winners, and been named Longines World's Best Jockey four times. His 230-strong tally of Group/Grade I winners began in 2006, and most recently was added on to when True Love won the Prix de la Foret at ParisLongchamp.
“I'm honoured to be inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame,” said Moore. “I've been fortunate to work with some brilliant people throughout my career. My family's support was so important when I was starting out, and Richard Hannon showed lots of faith in me in the early days as well. I'm also particularly grateful to Sir Michael Stoute and Aidan O'Brien for the opportunities they've given me over the years. It means a lot to be recognised alongside them and others who have achieved so much in the sport.”
The equine inductee is the late, great Shergar, who remains a household name almost a half-century after his exploits on track, and it's those performances that saw him garner his induction into the British Racing Hall of Fame.
Agate gains Breeders’ Cup slot
Dede McGehee's homebred Agate (Karakontie {Jpn}) burst clear of a midstretch traffic jam and powered home to take the GII Castle & Key Bourbon Stakes at Keeneland on Sunday and earn an automatic berth in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.
“This horse was very willing,” said Tyler Gaffalione. “He listened to all my commands, responded when I needed him to and really finished up great. I'm so proud of his effort today.”
“[Agate] was on the inside [in his last race], a rough trip, and we kind of tossed it out. He came out of the race really well, and even [his jockey in that race] Umberto Ripoli said, 'He'll win next time on a regular course.' [Coming into the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf] is fun, it's nice, good to go in a winner.”
