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 »
Jumping from 125 to 131, the Prince of Walesâs Stakes hero Ombudsman now joins Ka Ying Rising on top of the Longines Worldâs Best Racehorse Rankings for July. At Royal Ascot, Ombudsman defeated Minnie Hauk, 121, by four lengths with the Prix de lâArc de Triomphe winner Daryz, 126, in… Read More »
Team Hong Kong is new to the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup this year, which will be staged at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday, August 8. Heading the Hong Kong Jockey Club team of Jerry Chau and Luke Ferraris, the 36-year-old Vincent Ho said: âItâs the first time Team Hong Kong… Read More »
âWhatâs the concept of channelisation â the proportion of betting activity conducted through licensed and regulated operators rather than illegal markets.â âChannelisation should be viewed not simply as a measurement of market health, but as a policy that regulators and governments should actively design their betting frameworks to achieve.â Today… Read More »
This season Bahrain celebrates a historical anniversary in the countryâs sporting history with the Bahrain International Trophy being upgraded to Group 1 status in 2026. A landmark event with the staging of its first Group 1 race, it’s an introduction of increased opportunities for international runners being the first race… Read More »
Just when Royal Ascot gave us its all, now it’s onto Glorious Goodwood for another Ascot Gold Cup match-up in the ÂŁ500,000 Group 1 Goodwood Cup. To be run over two miles (3200m) on Tuesday, July 28, it’s a highly anticipated re-match of the Ascot Gold Cup where Scandinavia, in… Read More »
Royal Ascot bids farewell following eight exciting Group 1s, and now it is Bahrain saying welcome with its Bahrain International Trophy being awarded Group 1 status. And as Bahrainâs showpiece, its prizemoney now increases to a Group 1 level of $1.5 million, and this year is run on Friday, November… Read More »
And with Her Majesty cheering down from heaven, itâs the Aussie heroine Joliestar whoâs said to be the NAP of the Royal Meeting to win the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. As the $2.70 favourite according to leading Aussie betting sites, itâs the Worldâs Best Jockey James McDonald… Read More »
Can that Irish maestro Aidan O’Brien keep Coolmore on top for 2026 with his all-conquering Diamond Necklace and jockey Ryan Moore highly fancied in the Prix de Diane Longines. Priced as the odds-on $1.60 favourite with Australia-wide wagering agencies, victory will give Aidan OâBrien his second success in this French… Read More »
In another international first for racing in NSW, Senior Stipendiary Steward Steve Railton says, âthe Stewards Control Room provides us with another layer of scrutiny and integrity oversight.â Sitting in front of a bank of video screens located in the Heritage Centre at Royal Randwick in Sydney, today Steve Railton… Read More »
Revenue, Integrity and Risk is how horse racingâs heavy reliance on legal betting for revenue and integrity funding makes it particularly vulnerable to the rise of illegal betting. âLong-term sustainability depends on leveraging technology to deliver more engaging, data-driven, and personalised experiences to retain relevance with the next generation.â âEvery… Read More »
