A connection to Wootton Bassett led to Rathmore Lodge taking a chance on an exposed mare in foal to him, and now the South Australian farm has bred their first G1 VRC Derby winner with the exciting colt Stormy Marco. He is the second Derby winner for Wootton Bassett in this part of the world. 

Wootton Bassett’s influence lives on through the Derby

Stormy Marco

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The 2026 G1 Melbourne Cup is finally here, and 24 horses have chased dreams, followed historical formlines, or sought to break new ground as they bid to claim first prize in Australia's greatest staying race. 

'The race of his life': Fulfilling lifelong dreams in the 2026 Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup Preview

Thirteen individual sires were responsible for the 14 Breeders' Cup winners this weekend, bringing together some of the world's most persistent and potent sirelines. Amongst their cohort are Breeders' Cup champions and sires on the rise, and ones for Australian breeders to keep an eye on.

The sirelines that made a splash at the Breeders' Cup

Breeders' Cup Sires

Racing fans are starting to talk about apprentice jockey Nichola Yuen as the heir apparent to Champion Jockey Zac Purton, and she added another win to her tally on Sunday after a treble on Wednesday to secure her spot behind Purton in the championship battle. Nicely bred On The Way secured his first win in Hong Kong and looks on the up. 

Hong Kong Review: Yuen continues to be the heir apparent

Hong Kong Review

Foal Showcase

2026 Announced Stallion Fees

Read our full preview of the Maribyrnong Plate here. 

Daily News Wrap

Daily wrap-up

Looking Ahead - November 03

Looking Ahead

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2YO & 3YO Winners by Sire

Winners By Sire