âDaryz is in very good physical condition,â said Francis-Henri Graffard, the reigning Qatar Prix de lâArc de Triomphe-winning trainer, with Daryz also being the reigning Arc hero. âFor the Arc you really need to be at 100%, and since the Prix Foy there was the recovery phase,â with Daryz being… Read More »
âFor 60 years, delegates with a passion for racing have gathered to share ideas and promote international cooperation with a view to advancing the sport.â In the eyes of IFHA Chair Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, this yearâs IFHA Conference will reflect on the achievements of the organisation across six decades and look… Read More »
âYes, the Golden Rose was always going to be a highly respected stallion-making race,â said Bill Picken, the former President of the Sydney Turf Club who âchampionedâ the event. âAlong with the Coolmore Stud Stakes thatâs run at Flemington, the results of the Golden Rose are what modern-day breeders are… Read More »
With Day 2 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale posting $79.6 million in sales, with 23 horses bringing $1 million or more, the auction continues to attract leading horsemen from around the world. In an electric atmosphere, Tuesdayâs second session saw an Into Mischief colt sell for $3.7 million to… Read More »
Ka Ying Rising is now the âgreatest everâ, with his Longines World’s Best Racehorse Ranking soaring to 135 following a record-breaking victory in the HKSAR Chief Executiveâs Cup. Previously rated 131 before the September rankings were released, he overtakes Australian sprinting legend Black Caviar, who peaked at 132 in 2011,… Read More »
Stephanie Alexander has been named as Sydney Strapper of the Year 2025-2026, as âan elite horsewoman with exceptional horse handling, horse breaking and riding skills.â Presented at the NSW Racehorse Owners Association âNight of Champions,â âStephanie has been an integral part of every stage of Cavanough Racingâs success and is… Read More »
Breedersâ Cup excitement aplenty with Diktaean going back-to-back in the Korea Cup, and itâs a âWin and Youâre Inâ for the $1 million Breedersâ Cup Dirt Mile at Keeneland on October 31. Returning to defend his title in the Korea Cup, an international Group 2, it was G1 Racing’s Diktaean… Read More »
âWith just one month to go before the Qatar Prix de lâArc de Triomphe, the dress rehearsals arrived,â with Daryz and Varandir victorious in the prestigious green of the Aga Khan Studs. And it was all about Daryz going into the Group 2 Qatar Prix Foy over 2400m, and living… Read More »
Is Wyong saying âstep into the spotlight for your chance to be a winnerâ with Matusalem as the $2.50 favourite with nation-wide agencies for the Wyong Leagues Group Wyong Cup. Fresh from ideal placings at 1800m and 2000m in the Premier Stakes and Premier Prelude at Randwick, Matusalem is the… Read More »
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia has announced dates for the 2026-27 Riyadh Racing Season, with the introduction of the new Riyadh Crown Series for locally bred colts, geldings and fillies among the major additions to the program. The Riyadh season will commence on October 16, 2026 and run through… Read More »
A dominating performance in the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga sees the Godolphin homebred Sovereignty lead the Longines Breedersâ Cup Classic Ranking for 2026 The Longines Breedersâ Cup Classic Rankings rate the top 10 horses for the $7m Longines Breedersâ Cup Classic which will be run on 31 October at Keeneland… Read More »
Today Douglas Robinson states âthere is very much a global concern that the role that illegal betting markets are playing in undermining the long-term sustainability of horse racing.â As Director of the IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime, Douglas Robinson highlights the increasing number of racecourse closures with… Read More »
As Newgate says, âheâs the highest rated 2 Year-Old of his generationâ with Wodeton retiring to Newgate Farm in the Hunter Valley this season. âHe is a very good horse and just takes everything in his stride – at the same stage of their careers Wodeton is equally as good… Read More »
Always an industry leader, it was John Messara, the Principal of Arrowfield Stud, who said of new season sire Lead Artist: âitâs a pedigree from heaven.â âI haven’t seen a pedigree like this, with that level of pre-potency on both sides, anywhere… a Group 1 winning miler by Dubawi out… Read More »
âTentyris and Observer are two of the best horses of their generation,â said Alastair Pulford, Head of Stallions at Darley, âand they will retire to Darly NSW and Victoria for 2026.â âTheyâve won the right races, against the right opposition, and both bring pedigrees that consistently produce at the highest… Read More »
Coolmore Australia has strengthened its already elite stallion roster for 2026 with the addition of dual Group 1 winner Delacroix, while Champion New Zealand young sire Super Seth also joins the Hunter Valley operation. By global sire sensation Dubawi, Delacroix arrives with an outstanding race record, an international pedigree and… Read More »
Yulong will welcome four stallions to its Hunter Valley roster for the 2026 breeding season, with new arrivals Devil Night, Private Harry, Alabama Express and Lucky Vega all standing at Segenhoe Stud. Headlining the newcomers is Group 1-winning juvenile Devil Night, a son of Extreme Choice who joins Yulong after… Read More »
Vinery Stud has further strengthened its stallion roster for the 2026 breeding season with the arrival of Kia Ora Stud’s exciting trio of Farnan, Captivant and Tropicus, joining resident young sire sensation Ole Kirk. Headlining the newcomers is Golden Slipper-winning champion Farnan, described as the most credentialled Champion 2YO colt… Read More »
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) has taken a significant step towards shaping the future of global racing by hosting its inaugural Climate Change and Sustainability Summit in Porto, Portugal. Held on July 13-14, the first-of-its-kind event brought together 50 international delegates to share best practices, exchange ideas and… Read More »
Andrew Lemon has claimed the 2024-2025 Bill Whittaker Book Award for his book Sale O Sale O: The Auctioneerâs Tale, published by William Inglis and Son Ltd. Sale O Sale O: The Auctioneerâs Tale traces the history of the renowned Australian bloodstock auctioneers William Inglis & Son in a professionally… Read More »
