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NEW First Major 2026 Weanling Sale at Riverside
Weekend, 4th May 2026
Quality, diversity and commercial appeal will converge at Inglis’ Riverside complex on Tuesday and Wednesday as Inglis prepares to open its 2026 Australian Weanling Sale, a catalogue that draws from more than 100 stallions and a cross-section of the country’s leading breeders. The sale again serves as the curtain-raiser to the Inglis Breeding Stock Sales Series ahead of the Chairman’s Sale later in the week. A total of 500 lots has been assembled, with representation from 48 vendors that reads as a roll call of the Australian industry. Operations such as Coolmore, Newgate, Widden, Segenhoe, Yarraman, Vinery and Kia Ora headline a list that reflects both scale and quality, with many consignors committing exclusively to Inglis for their weanling drafts in 2026. The stallion power behind the catalogue is equally compelling. Progeny of proven commercial forces including I Am Invincible, Snitzel, Zoustar and Frankel sit alongside those by emerging and established sires such as Home Affairs, Anamoe, Ole Kirk, Wootton Bassett, Harry Angel, Capitalist, Dundeel and Justify. The result is a broad offering designed to appeal across all sectors of the market, from end users to pinhookers. Among the more intriguing elements of the catalogue is the presence of first-crop stock from a wave of recently retired racehorses. Buyers will have their first opportunity to inspect progeny of stallions such as Shinzo, Hawaii Five Oh, Cylinder, Native Trail, Mo’unga and King’s Gambit, adding an extra layer of interest to proceedings. Inglis Bloodstock chief executive Sebastian Hutch pointed to the continued evolution of the sale in both depth and opportunity. “The Inglis Weanling Sales Series has been a fruitful market for buyers at all levels for a number of years, be they hobbyists, traders or end users,” he said, noting the company’s focus on strengthening the catalogue in recent seasons. That approach has been reflected in results on the track, with graduates including Group 1 winners Hayasugi and Kimochi alongside a host of stakes performers. The catalogue also offers a number of standout pedigrees, including a sibling to Splintex and Invictus Salute, a brother to Bellazaine and a Wootton Bassett half-brother to Captured By Love, while several well-related fillies and colts by leading sires further enhance the depth of the offering. With all lots eligible for the Inglis Race Series, including the Inglis Millennium and associated bonus schemes, the sale presents a pathway that extends well beyond the ring. For Inglis, the objective remains clear as it looks to draw domestic and international participation.

Hawaii Five Oh's first weanlings are on show (pic: supplied)
NEW Newnham Clings to Precarious One Win Lead
Weekend, 4th May 2026
A premiership battle of rare depth continues to unfold in Hong Kong, with Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting offering further evidence that the 2025/26 trainers’ title remains wide open. With multiple contenders trading blows week to week, the margin for error is narrowing as the season edges toward its decisive phase. John Size made a timely move with a double that kept him firmly within striking distance of the leading pack. Combining effectively with Andrea Atzeni, he struck with Sky Jewellery in the Class 2 Members Cup Handicap (1600m) before Enthusium added a second success in the Class 3 Conghua Racecourse Handicap (2000m). The victories carried additional value, with Sky Jewellery securing a HK$1 million PPG bonus and Enthusium delivering a HK$1.5 million PP Bonus to connections. Size was quick to highlight the qualities of his stable stalwart. “He’s always shown and promised to do this sort of thing, and he’s never let us down. That’s what good horses do – they overcome adversity. That’s how they identify themselves immediately,” he said. Despite the gains, the 13-time champion remains in pursuit, lifting his tally to 43 wins for the campaign. Ahead of him, Mark Newnham continues to set the pace on 51 victories, narrowly clear of Caspar Fownes and Danny Shum, both on 50, while David Hayes (48) and Francis Lui (45) remain firmly in the mix. With 20 meetings still to come, the championship is shaping as one of the most competitive in recent memory. Newnham maintained his advantage with another success, as Incredible Moment delivered in the Class 4 The Hilltop In The Valley Handicap (1200m) under Richard Kingscote. Atzeni’s influence extended beyond Size’s yard, partnering Baby Sakura to victory for Francis Lui in the Class 3 Shenzhen Centre Handicap (1400m), further underlining his impact on the current season. Lui’s challenge gathered additional impetus later in the meeting when Turquoise Velocity added another win, keeping his premiership hopes alive. Speaking earlier, he identified a broader sense of opportunity across the training ranks. “I think he can be a (Hong Kong) Classic Mile (1600m) horse for next season – it’s an exciting time and it’s a race everyone wants to win,” he said. As the meeting drew to a close, Lui reflected on the state of the title race. “It’s a really tight championship; all of the top six could win it and John Size, too,” he said, capturing the prevailing sentiment across the ranks. With form lines shifting and leading stables continuing to exchange victories, the premiership remains finely balanced, promising a compelling finish in the weeks ahead.
NEW Monstrous True Love Suffocates Guineas Foes
Weekend, 4th May 2026
There was potential for history to be made on the Rowley Mile on Sunday and, by late afternoon, it had been emphatically claimed as a rare juvenile-to-Classic progression was completed in style, reveals TDN. The feat of adding the 1,000 Guineas to earlier victories in the Queen Mary Stakes and Cheveley Park Stakes placed True Love in select company, her Newmarket triumph marking a defining moment for both filly and stable. Sent off at $6.00 and operating as Ballydoyle’s apparent second string, she travelled with assurance throughout, tracking a strong pace on the stands’ side before asserting when it mattered most. Wayne Lordan timed his challenge to perfection, asking her to quicken inside the final three furlongs and watching her surge past Evolutionist to score by 1.75-lengths. Venetian Lace ensured the form held up among established Group 1 fillies, while the heavily backed Precise, the stable’s first choice, faded into seventh after failing to sustain her effort. The performance was not only decisive but measured against the clock, her winning time of 1:35.14 eclipsing the colts’ equivalent a day earlier, even allowing for slightly faster ground. Sectional data underlined the quality of the display, with a sharp mid-race burst between the three and the two-furlong poles proving the turning point as she seized control. Ballydoyle’s Aidan O’Brien, recording his eighth success in the Classic, was effusive in his praise. “She’s amazing. She’s a monster of a filly really, an absolute queen,” he said, noting the unusual nature of her trajectory. “It’s very unusual for a Queen Mary winner to win a Guineas, but she’s an unusual specimen… She’s a massive, powerful filly with a great mind–I can’t imagine there are many colts as big as her.” Her development has not been linear, but the signs of a more rounded performer emerged earlier this season, when she began to settle more effectively and stretch her speed. That shift was evident again here, with Lordan able to conserve energy before asking for a decisive effort. “You couldn’t be sure she was going to get a mile, but Wayne gave her a beautiful, exceptional ride,” O’Brien said. The result also carried broader significance for her sire, with No Nay Never finally breaking through in the Guineas after a series of near misses with high-profile progeny. For the filly herself, the path now looks clear, with further mile targets firmly in view. “She would have no bother going back in distance, but I would imagine she would stay at a mile now for the fillies’ races,” O’Brien observed, nominating both the Irish 1,000 Guineas and Royal Ascot’s Coronation Stakes as likely next steps.
NEW Challenging Asfoora Pipe-Owner at Newmarket
Weekend, 4th May 2026
Meanwhile, a testing return for multiple Group 1-winning Flying Artie mare Asfoora on Newmarket's Rowley Mile in England has left connections confident there is improvement to come, with a long-term European campaign firmly in focus for the accomplished Australian sprinter. Saturday’s Group 3 Palace House Stakes was always expected to serve as a launching point rather than a definitive statement, according to racing.com, and that assessment held true despite a finishing position well down the field. Asfoora, sent out a $4.50 second favourite, travelled comfortably through the early stages as a searching tempo was set by Night Raider. Positioned within striking distance under Oisin Murphy, she appeared poised to make her move, but the effort told late as the race developed into a relentless test over the straight 1000m, ultimately finishing 11th, eight lengths from the winner. Trainer Henry Dwyer had anticipated a searching first-up effort and his pre-race view proved accurate. “I’d be thinking she’ll be putting in some pretty short little steps at the end of that hill,” he said beforehand, and afterwards he was measured in his assessment. “A nice pipe-opener for Asfoora today at her seasonal reappearance. She clearly felt the pinch late but wasn’t given a gut buster and will be much better for it come Haydock Park in three weeks.” Murphy shared a similar outlook, emphasising the merit in the run given the conditions and tempo. “She broke lovely as usual and she [went] super, but she hit a brick wall at the furlong pole,” he said. “It was a real end-to-end gallop and she will come on a tonne from it and I look forward to Haydock.” Attention now shifts to the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock on May 23, where a sharper performance is anticipated. Equipment changes remain under consideration. “The conversation is whether to have blinkers on her next time or not. She’s honest enough to win without them, but she’s just a bit sharper when they’re on,” Murphy added. The seven-year-old has remained in Europe following a highly successful campaign last season, which included Group 1 victories in the Nunthorpe Stakes and France’s Prix de l’Abbaye. Now based temporarily at Newmarket in the care of Lemos De Souza, she is being prepared with a clear objective in mind. That target lies further ahead at Royal Ascot, where a third attempt at the Gr1 King Charles III Stakes awaits. Having already captured the race in 2024, a return to peak condition in the coming weeks will be crucial if she is to mount another serious challenge on the biggest stage.
NEW First MM National Mare Supps Revealed
Weekend, 4th May 2026
Fresh depth has been injected into an already formidable catalogue, with the first supplementary entries for the 2026 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale adding both racetrack performance and commercial appeal. With five stakes-winning fillies and mares confirmed in the initial release, the sale continues to shape as one of the most compelling editions in recent memory. Among the headline additions is Bellazaine (see below), a precocious juvenile who will be offered straight off the track following her Listed success in the Lonhro Plate at Randwick. Prepared by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, the daughter of Zousain stamped herself as a filly of genuine class when defeating subsequent elite performers, including Beiwacht. Her physical presence and early maturity were hallmarks from the outset. “Bellazaine has always been a very physically mature filly with an outstanding constitution,” Bott said. “She showed precocity early in her training, which carried her through to perform strongly against the best of her generation.” Her toughness in that Randwick victory left a lasting impression. “Her win in the Lonhro Plate was particularly impressive – she had the toughness to sit on speed and fight all the way to the line to hold off Beiwacht, and we all know the quality of that horse,” Bott added, before reinforcing her long-term appeal. “She has all the attributes you’d want to see in a filly heading to the breeding barn – strength, soundness and natural athleticism – and I’ve no doubt she’ll pass those traits on to her progeny.” Also joining the catalogue is Russian Alliance, a multiple juvenile winner highlighted by her Group 3 triumph in the Ken Russell Memorial Classic. The daughter of Russian Revolution will be offered through Kenmore Lodge, with her pedigree further strengthened by close ties to stakes performers, ensuring she appeals to both commercial and racing breeders. The broodmare section gains further weight through the inclusion of established performers, headlined by Quantum Mechanic. A Group 2 winner of the Sunline Stakes and a proven competitor at the highest level, the Deep Field mare boasts a deep international pedigree and a race record built on consistency. “She was a hard tough competitor, loved a mile, a genuine race mare who consistently showed ability throughout her career,” said Mill Park Stud’s Chris Watson. Her ongoing value has been underlined by strong interest in her progeny, including her first yearling, while she carries a September cover to Ole Kirk. Widden Stud will present Merriest, a Listed winner and already a proven producer, adding further depth to the offering. The daughter of Denman, whose progeny include Group 2 performer The Merryman, heads to market in foal to Super Seth, ensuring immediate appeal to breeders seeking both performance and pedigree. Completing the early supplementary group is Hot Little Thing, a dual stakes winner in the United States whose international profile and current breeding status add further diversity to the sale. With quality spread across both racing fillies and proven broodmares, the supplementary entries have strengthened a catalogue that already featured more than 100 black-type performers, reinforcing the sale’s status as a key fixture on the global bloodstock calendar.
NEW Fury as Archer Race Day Misses its Target
Weekend, 4th May 2026
Disbelief and frustration swept through Central Queensland on Sunday after one of the region’s flagship race days was abandoned at the eleventh hour, with industry participants now demanding answers as Racing Queensland moves to investigate the circumstances behind the postponement of the $1 million The Archer at Callaghan Park. According to racenet.com.au, what was meant to be a showcase meeting quickly unravelled when stewards deemed sections of the home straight unsafe, identifying multiple patches of inconsistent ground linked to a sprinkler malfunction. It marked the second such failure within three weeks, raising broader concerns about the reliability of the venue’s irrigation system and its capacity to cope under pressure. The fallout has been immediate and sharp, particularly for the Central Queensland Amateur Racing Club, which stages The Archer under licence despite the track being operated by the Rockhampton Jockey Club. CQARC boss Bill Reid did not hold back. “Another water problem for this club up here, it’s ridiculous,” he said, warning the financial impact could be severe. “This will seriously nearly break us, there’ll be so much refunding.” Support has rallied behind Racing Minister Tim Mander’s commitment to a full review, with stakeholders seeking clarity on how two separate incidents could occur in such a short window. RJC chief executive David Aldred was quick to distinguish the latest failure from the earlier issue, which stemmed from a cracked valve. “We’re investigating it now but there looks to be a leak in the ring main of the irrigation,” he said, noting the system’s age and the challenges in pinpointing the exact fault. Aldred confirmed urgent efforts were underway to rectify the issue, including bringing in a specialist despite the [Queensland Monday] public holiday. “We’ve got a specialist coming out here in the morning… to try and get to the bottom of it to ensure we get this race meeting going on Tuesday,” he said, adding that the club was doing “everything within our power” to salvage the event. For trainers and connections, the disruption has created a logistical strain that extends well beyond inconvenience. Horses transported over long distances remain in limbo, while staff accommodation and associated costs continue to mount. Tony Gollan, who has runners engaged in The Archer, described the situation as “a logistical nightmare,” though he expressed sympathy for the hosting club. “I feel for the club because they’re trying to put on a good event… but it’s obviously disappointing when these sort of things happen.” Stewards ultimately made the call moments before the opening race, citing safety concerns that could not be mitigated. Chief steward Josh Adams pointed to a particularly problematic section near the 80-metre mark. “The track as a whole is in good order… but those three patches… there’s no way for our riders or horses to avoid it,” he said. With costs to be shared among stakeholders and a rescheduled meeting set for Tuesday, attention now turns to restoring confidence in a venue that has been forced into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
NEW Smart Wootton Bassett Colt Excites
Weekend, 4th May 2026
A polished display from a pair of emerging juveniles provided a defining moment at Te Rapa on Saturday, where the Roger James and Robert Wellwood stable dominated the finish of the Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre Stakes (1400m). In a race that had been earmarked as a stepping stone for future targets, the quinella delivered by Excite and Incandescent hinted at a deeper vein of talent within the Cambridge operation. Arriving off a sound effort at the highest level when fourth in the Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes, Excite had been installed as favourite despite still searching for a maiden victory, reports loveracing.nz. The Wootton Bassett colt justified that support with a performance that combined composure and acceleration, suggesting the raw ability seen earlier in his campaign is beginning to be matched by race-day execution. Positioned ideally throughout by George Rooke, he settled just off the speed behind Walkin In Memphis and Bourbon Time, travelling strongly into the straight with clear intent. When a gap presented inside the final 300 metres, the response was immediate. Pushing through to challenge, he quickly asserted superiority and drew clear late, holding a comfortable margin on the line. Incandescent, his stablemate, produced an equally encouraging effort from wider out, closing with purpose to secure second and complete a result that underlined the stable’s strength in depth. Both Walkin In Memphis and Bourbon Time fought on bravely after setting the tempo, but the closing sectionals of the leading pair proved decisive. James indicated the win could be a launching pad for a broader campaign, with immediate plans centred on a return to stakes company at Ellerslie. “I think he (Excite) is a pretty fair horse in the making as we rode him a little conservatively at his last start because he is still a horse in the making,” he said. “We found out we could trust him and George rode him an absolute treat today and he duly delivered.” The trainer was equally pleased with the runner-up, noting the stable may have multiple options as the season unfolds. “The other horse (Incandescent) was good too as he made ground late to grab second, so we have a couple of smart horses looking towards the spring.” Further targets remain flexible, though the immediate focus is on continued progression. “There is a nice race for Excite in a couple of weeks at Ellerslie… If he could string two wins together, we might even look at something offshore,” James said, adding that the colt profiles as “a Guineas horse in the making.” Bred and raced by Colin and Helen Litt who raced champion mare Orchestral, Excite is out of stakes-winning and Group-performed Savabeel mare Elate.

Excite led home a stable quinella (pic: Kenton Wright)
NEW Beatty Atones for Karrakatta Plate Defeat
Weekend, 4th May 2026
A return to more familiar circumstances at Ascot saw one of Western Australia’s most promising juveniles reassert his standing, closing out his campaign with authority in the Gr3 WA Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). The performance not only underlined his quality but also provided redemption after a luckless passage in the state’s premier two-year-old contest, reports tbwa.net.au. Beatty, a son of Gingerbread Man, had already shown ample talent across the preparation, including a debut victory and an unbeaten hat-trick culminating in the LR Perth Stakes. His run in the Gr2 Karrakatta Plate, however, left more questions than answers after a costly mishap at the start. Stewards noted he “bounded on jumping losing two lengths”, forcing him to concede significant ground before charging home late to be narrowly beaten. That effort hinted at untapped reserves, and Saturday’s display confirmed it. Jumping cleanly and settling into a more comfortable rhythm, he travelled with purpose before asserting his superiority in the straight, turning the tables on Too Darn Hot Karrakatta conqueror Afireofgidgeecoals. The manner of the victory suggested both physical and mental progression. Co-trainer Jake Casey acknowledged the importance of the result. “Things didn’t go to plan in the Karrakatta so it’s good to see a redeeming win over 1400m today,” he said. “Willie peeled off heels and let him down like a WA Guineas chance in the spring. He’s muscled up and filled-out into a real physical.” Rider Willie Pike was equally encouraged by the colt’s professionalism, noting a marked contrast to his previous outing. “He was completely different today,” Pike said. “He gave me some grief in the gates before they jumped in the Karrakatta. He had a bee in his bonnet that day and it was like a wrestling match.” The result also carries broader significance for owner-breeder Wally Daly, whose colours have been a dominant force among the state’s juveniles this season. Beatty’s success adds further weight to that record, with the colt now firmly in the conversation as a leading 3YO prospect heading into the spring.
Fairytale Ending to the 2026 Kentucky Derby
Weekend, 4th May 2026
History tends to arrive in surges rather than increments, and beneath the Twin Spires it came in the form of a sweeping, last-to-first charge that rewrote both the race and the record books. According to Horse Racing Nation, Golden Tempo's breathtaking run from the tail of the field to capture the Kentucky Derby delivered more than a stunning result – it secured Cherie DeVaux's place as the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses. Guided by Jose Ortiz, the colt circled the entire field after settling last through the early stages, unleashing a sustained burst around the home turn that carried him past all 17 rivals. The move had been measured rather than rushed, with Ortiz content to bide his time before tracking his brother Irad aboard Renegade into the race. From there, the response was immediate and decisive. "We've learned that he's a deep closer who doesn't like being taken out of his element," Ortiz said. "Once we broke well I knew I had an opportunity to drop back and save ground, but I didn't want to be inside when I made our move so I followed Irad on Renegade… and just hoped my horse had it when I needed it, and he did." For DeVaux, the victory was the culmination of a journey that began decades earlier in far humbler surroundings. "Twenty two years ago when I showed up here as an exercise rider, I never thought I'd end up here," she said. "Chuck would be so proud – he pushed me. Being a woman or my gender has never really crossed my mind in this journey of mine." Her reflection carried a broader message. "The racetrack is a tough place… but it is an honor to be someone girls can look up to now." Golden Tempo's own path had been less heralded than many of his rivals. Bred by Phipps and St. Elias Stables and prepared steadily through Ellis Park, he had shown early promise with victories in his first two starts, including the Lecomte Stakes, before mixed results saw him overlooked in the betting at $26. DeVaux never wavered. "Handicappers don't really see what we see," she said. "We had faith in the process, in our horse, and in Jose." That belief was vindicated in emphatic fashion, the colt's pedigree – by Curlin out of Carrumba – suggesting both stamina and class, traits that came to the fore over the demanding Derby distance. Beyond the result itself, the meeting underscored the enduring commercial power of the race. Churchill Downs reported record Derby Week wagering of $487 million, with $340 million bet on the day's program and $225 million on the feature alone. As attention turns toward the Triple Crown's next leg, DeVaux is in no rush to commit. For now, the focus remains on absorbing a victory that blended patience, planning and a perfectly timed ride into one of the most memorable Derbies in recent history.
Derby Hero Torpedoes Most Quaddie Tickets
Weekend, 4th May 2026
Long odds told only part of the story at Morphettville, where a lightly raced stayer surged into the spotlight with a performance that turned the Group 1 South Australian Derby on its head. Sent out at $50, racing.com reports Wigmore delivered a result few saw coming, handing Phillip Stokes his ninth career Group 1 and jockey Teo Nugent a second at the elite level. Still technically in his first racing campaign, the son of Sweynesse had hinted at ability without commanding headlines. A fourth placing in the New Zealand Derby was followed by an encouraging Australian debut in the Chairman's Stakes, where he worked home late after a break between runs. That grounding proved decisive as he stepped up sharply in distance on rain-affected ground. The Derby itself unfolded in dramatic fashion, with several leading hopes struggling once the pressure went on approaching the home turn. Strictly Business surged to the front under a polished ride from John Allen, with Autumn Mystery sticking on gamely alongside, but the race quickly changed complexion as the closers arrived. Single Choice loomed as a threat, yet it was Wigmore who produced the strongest finishing burst, relishing both the extended trip and conditions to sweep past and secure a memorable victory. The result capped a swift and somewhat unexpected journey to the top level for Stokes, who revealed the horse's path to his stable came together quickly. "Terry Henderson rang me up and said, 'can you get rid of 25% of this,'" he said. "I rang a few of my mates and they came in on it, and I said we'll have it in the Derby." Patience had been key in his preparation. "We just brought him along slowly. He's very clean winded. Big thanks to OTI, they're massive supporters," Stokes said, noting the improvement from his lead-up run. "He hadn't raced for eight weeks going into the Chairman's and he took good improvement from it. He did well in the week here, a big thanks to the team. It's huge." While immediate plans remain undecided, the performance has opened multiple pathways. "There is the Queensland Derby, but I'm not sure if I want to go that way. He's done an amazing job after being up for so long," Stokes said, before adding a tantalising possibility: "We may have a Melbourne Cup horse on our hands."
Stradbroke Target Possible for Skyhook
Weekend, 4th May 2026
A return to fundamentals proved the catalyst for a dominant display at Hawkesbury on Saturday, where Skyhook (Written Tycoon) announced himself with an all-the-way victory in the Group 3 Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m). Clear intent shaped the result well before race day, according to punters.com. In a midweek discussion between Gerald Ryan and training partner Sterling Alexiou, the absence of early speed in the field prompted a decisive plan. "Sterling and I had a discussion after the fields came out and when there looked to be no speed in the race we decided we wanted to take luck out of the equation with him," Ryan explained. The message to jockey Josh Parr was direct: "Go out and ride him like the best horse in the race." Parr followed those instructions to the letter, dictating terms from the outset and never relinquishing control. The performance marked a timely return to form for the Written Tycoon colt, who had shown glimpses of his ability without quite putting it all together in recent runs. His effort in the Guineas, clocking 1:21.51, suggested both maturity and renewed confidence, particularly given he set the tempo throughout. Ryan was quick to credit a deliberate reset in approach. "We've stripped it right back and got back to basics with him," he said, outlining adjustments that had sharpened the colt's attitude at home. Minor issues around racing manners had been addressed with a more measured training regime. "In his work we've changed a couple of things around and he's been a lot sharper in his work at home," Ryan said, adding that attempts to experiment with gear had been abandoned in favour of simplicity. "In a couple of his starts he's been hesitant with a few horses around him so we worked him in blinkers and he went terrible so we just went right back to scratch with." The result was a colt who travelled comfortably, controlled the race and sustained his effort to the line. It was a performance that harked back to the promise he displayed earlier in his career, including a fourth placing in last spring's Golden Rose behind established Group 1 performers. Saturday's win also continued a familiar association for Ryan, who trained his first Hawkesbury Guineas winner a decade ago with Spill The Beans. The latest success, however, carried a different significance, coming at a stage where the stable is carefully mapping out Skyhook's next steps. A Queensland campaign now looms, with the Group 3 Fred Best Classic the likely immediate target. "He'll go to Queensland where there's the (Group 3) Fred Best," Ryan said, while acknowledging that bigger ambitions could follow if the colt continues to progress. "When he came back in we always said that if his form warranted it we'd look at the Doomben 10,000… maybe the Stradbroke even." For now, restraint remains part of the strategy. "But as Bart (Cummings) used to say, keep yourself in the best company and your horses in the worst," Ryan noted, suggesting a preference to remain within his age group for the time being.
Belle Digs Deep in Bendigo Guineas
Weekend, 4th May 2026
A breakthrough black-type success at Bendigo has elevated a promising filly into the conversation for next season's elite mares' ranks, with Gold Coast Belle delivering under pressure to claim the Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m) in style. Forced to race three-wide throughout, the daughter of So You Think was exposed earlier than ideal yet still produced a sustained finishing effort, stopping the clock at 1:21.52 and holding off her challengers late. Starting a $2.70 favourite, she proved resilient when it mattered most, reports racing.com, edging clear by nearly half a length from Bel Meyzaan, with outsider Sulek boxing on for third. The performance was all the more significant given the depth of this season's three-year-old crop and the looming transition into a highly competitive four-year-old division. Within the Danny O'Brien camp, there is already a clear appreciation of the challenges ahead. Stable foreman Jack Howard pointed to the strength in numbers across the ranks, noting, "There are a lot of classy fillies turning into four-year-olds mares in the spring such as our fillies Getta Good Feeling and Sass Appeal and then there's Sheza Albi and Charlotte's (Littlefield) horse (Concord Connie) looks a real type and then you go to open grade and there is Autumn Boy." Managing that depth will require careful planning. "We've got a really good group, and I suppose that will pose a few problems for us next season when they all become four-year-old mares and we have to split them up," Howard said. Saturday's victory, however, was a timely reward for both horse and connections. "She was there to be beaten and it's great to get the black type for (owner) John Wheeler," Howard said, acknowledging the importance of securing valuable pedigree credentials at this stage of her career. Future options remain open, with the filly's versatility providing flexibility in how her campaign is shaped. While there has been consideration of stretching her beyond 1400m, her natural speed offers a strong platform at shorter trips. "We have toyed with the idea of getting out a bit further and she could get to a mile, but she has the brilliance, so we don't have to get there," Howard explained. A potential Queensland campaign has been floated, though connections are mindful of spacing her runs. "Queensland is a potential, but we've spaced it for her up to now. She's got the black type, so we don't have to chase it. The other option is to keep her here, give her a break and look to the spring as a four-year-old." There is also optimism tied to her pedigree, with further improvement anticipated as she matures. "She is a So You Think and then tend to improve when they turn four so that might be the ace up our sleeve with her."
Echoes of Greatness in Dazzling 2,000 Guineas
Weekend, 4th May 2026
What had been billed as a diluted renewal of the 2,000 Guineas instead delivered a performance of rare authority, with Bow Echo announcing himself as a colt of genuine top-tier quality at Newmarket. Pre-race narratives had focused elsewhere, reveals racingpost.com. Withdrawals and setbacks had thinned the field, while attention drifted to Albert Einstein and the late absence of Publish. Yet amid that noise, George Boughey's unbeaten colt and his team went quietly about their business, confidence underpinned by flawless preparation and a profile that hinted at something far more significant. That belief was vindicated in emphatic fashion. Positioned with composure by Billy Loughnane, Bow Echo travelled strongly before quickening with purpose, surging clear of Gstaad to score by two and three-quarter lengths, with Distant Storm a further eight lengths adrift. The time was the quickest since Kameko's victory six years ago, adding substance to a display that was already visually striking. It was a ride that matched the occasion, Loughnane executing the plan with precision and earning high praise from his trainer. "He's destined to be champion," Boughey said, describing him as "an outstanding jockey and consummate professional." For Boughey, it marked a second Classic triumph following Cachet's 1,000 Guineas success four years earlier, but this victory carried its own resonance. "Winning the 2,000 Guineas as a Newmarket trainer is the pinnacle," he said. "Bow Echo has always shown us that quality. It's very rare you find a horse that trains like him. Very few then have the pedigree to back it up, but he does and that's the thing we've needed. Our confidence was high as his work suggested it should be." The son of Darley's Night Of Thunder had already built a compelling record as a juvenile, winning all three starts including over the Rowley Mile, and his progression into Classic company appeared seamless. Just as notable was his demeanour, something Boughey was keen to highlight. "He makes the job very easy. You wouldn't really know he was there, that's how easy he makes the job. The guys at home have done a great job, and Jordan has the most extraordinary bond with the horse." Plans now turn to consolidating that promise at the highest level. Boughey is clear in his thinking, favouring a campaign that plays to the colt's strengths over a mile rather than stretching him out in trip. "I think he has every right to be held in high regard and within his generation he looks a very good horse. He's fast but he also stays. I don't think he's a Derby horse and I'd like to make him champion miler. "There's the Irish 2,000 Guineas, then there's Ascot and taking on older horses. I'd like to make him a dual Guineas winner, but he will tell us whether that's right." Behind him, Gstaad ran with credit on his return to the Classic stage and may yet seek a rematch, but on this evidence the benchmark has been firmly established. Bow Echo has set it, and set it high.
Splash Back Leaves Rivals in Her Wake
Weekend, 4th May 2026
A race that often shapes the winter sprint narrative delivered its usual mix of clarity and intrigue at Eagle Farm, where the Victory Stakes once again separated those ready for Group 1 company from those still searching for answers. By the time the field hit the line, it was a Victorian visitor who had stamped herself as a genuine carnival player, while several high-profile contenders were left with questions to address. Splash Back, by Le Havre and trained by Grahame Begg, turned what initially looked an awkward position into a decisive advantage, surging through along the rail under Michael Rodd to claim the Group 2 feature with authority. The performance immediately altered her standing in the market, with her Stradbroke Handicap quote tightening dramatically and similar support emerging for the Tattersall's Tiara later in the carnival. Rodd's ride proved pivotal, sticking to the inside when others angled wider and being rewarded for the gamble. "They went along at a decent clip and I was out the back and I wasn't going anywhere straightening up," he said. "I was struggling a bit and then I thought, 'I'm staying on the inside'. I couldn't believe it was opening up in front of my eyes." He suggested there is further improvement to come. "She will be even better when she gets out over a little bit further." Behind her, Payline delivered a strong performance to finish second, offering encouragement to Chris Munce's camp ahead of tougher assignments. Transatlantic also emerged with credit in fourth, his effort suggesting that stepping up beyond 1200m will be more suitable as his campaign unfolds. For some of the headline acts, however, the race did not go to script. Lady Of Camelot, resuming after an extended break, was solid enough in fifth without ever threatening, her performance shaped by conditions that did not play to her strengths. A start in the Doomben 10,000 now looms, provided the track firms, with her Royal Ascot ambitions still to be determined. More concerning was the effort of Private Harry, who faded into eighth at his first outing for Chris Waller. Once a force at the top level, he appeared a shadow of his best and will need to show sharp improvement to re-enter the elite conversation. For Begg's mare, the win confirmed long-held belief within the stable. "She has beaten some good horses today and we always thought she was up to that class," said representative Jack Lake. "It's not always easy to come on the road travelling, but the horse was up to the test." With momentum now firmly behind her – form, market support and confidence – Splash Back shapes as one of the more compelling stories of the winter ahead.
Pundits Can’t Wait for The Next Episode
Weekend, 4th May 2026
There are moments when potential stops being whispered about and is instead announced with authority, and at Eagle Farm a colt with a lofty price tag did exactly that. The Next Episode, trained by Ciaron Maher, turned a Listed contest into a statement performance, suggesting his future lies well beyond the grade he dismantled. Settling back in the field in the Dalrello Stakes (1000m), the son of multiple champion Arrowfield stallion Snitzel was allowed to find his rhythm before Jason Collett angled him into clear running. What followed was both swift and decisive. Within a matter of strides, the colt had rounded up his rivals and surged clear, the margin of three lengths failing to fully capture the dominance of the win. It was a performance that carried a sense of inevitability once he balanced, particularly given the way he lengthened through the line. The presence of Karaka Millions 2YO winner Dream Roca in third only added depth to the result, underlining that this was no ordinary juvenile contest. The display also provided a measure of redemption after his previous outing, when he flashed home too late in the Kindergarten Stakes at Randwick. This time, everything aligned – tempo, positioning and timing – allowing him to showcase the full extent of his ability. According to The Australian, Collett was quick to acknowledge how rapidly the colt put the race to bed. “It’s a very long straight and it’s amazing how quickly he got there especially on some shifty ground,” he said. “It was a good day out for him and hopefully that will build confidence for him. I checked him up a bit and I didn’t need too much encouragement for him.” Those within the stable had long held him in high regard, and the performance did little to temper expectations. Sam Cavanough, chief executive of Ciaron Maher Racing, emphasised both his raw talent and his professionalism. “We always knew he was dynamic and he always shows plenty of ability at home,” he said. “He’s got his manners intact and didn’t make a mistake. This colt is an absolute dude.” Behind the scenes, there is also a strong Widden Stud thread running through the story. The colt is out of Humma Humma, a high-class sprinter part owned by Widden Stud and then secured outright by Widden and partners for $1 million at the 2021 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. She has quickly repaid that investment in the breeding shed. The Next Episode is her standout early headline, fetching $2.8 million at the Gold Coast when consigned by Widden. Her 2024 foal is a Vinnie colt while her 2025 foal is a Zoustar filly. Bred for speed and backed by a pedigree that continues to gain commercial traction, The Next Episode now carries expectations that match his price tag. The Queensland winter carnival has long served as a proving ground for emerging talent, and this performance ensures his name will be prominent in any conversation about the next wave of potentially elite sprinters.
Fortuna Favours The Brave with 2YO Zafar
Weekend, 4th May 2026
A season already rich in juvenile success has taken another encouraging turn, with Zafar announcing himself as a colt of genuine promise on debut at Riccarton. For Te Akau Racing and Fortuna, still riding the wave of their Group 1-winning filly Lara Antipova, the emergence of another stakes-winning two-year-old adds further depth to an already impressive crop. Handled by Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson, the son of Snitzel carried strong expectations into the Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes, and those hopes were justified with a composed and professional performance over 1200m. Settling in the ideal one-one position behind stablemate Enchantment, he travelled sweetly before peeling out in the closing stages and responding sharply to Opie Bosson's urgings. The result was decisive, a one-length victory over Cool As Bling, with Final Time close up in third. For Fortuna's John Galvin, who was on course to witness the performance, the win provided both relief and excitement. "It was pretty exciting, there was a lot of talk about this horse," he said. "He had to do a bit of work today to get up and I am really happy with the result." It was a result that vindicated a late decision to pursue the colt after he slipped through the Karaka sale ring. Initially overlooked due to budget constraints, Zafar only came into focus after failing to meet his reserve. "He wasn't on our list originally because we always buy to budget," Galvin explained. "Mark (Walker) hadn't pointed him out to me because he thought he would make more than our budget, but as it turned out, he was passed in at $180,000." A timely call from Walker changed everything. "He gave me a call and said he thought we should have a go at this horse… and five minutes later the deal was done." Preparation had been thorough, with a series of Auckland trials providing both experience and confidence. Bosson, who partnered the colt in those lead-ups, was pleased to see that education translate under race conditions. "I am glad we decided to teach him something last time at the trials and get in amongst them," he said. "He showed today that he is a bit on and off, but he has got a lot of ability." The longer-term outlook is already taking shape. "He looks the ideal 2000 Guineas type horse… so it's exciting times ahead." While an Australian tilt remains under consideration, the more likely path is a break followed by a spring campaign aimed at the New Zealand 2000 Guineas back at Riccarton. "We will probably give him a break now and prepare him for his three-year-old year," Galvin said, signalling a patient approach to a colt whose best may still be ahead.
Wigmore Wins Gr1 South Australian Derby
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Morphettville
- Race: Gr1 South Australian Derby (2518m)
- Winner: Wigmore (Sweynesse-Del Mondo, by More Than Ready)
- Placings: 2nd: Strictly Business, 3rd: Autumn Mystery
- Stallion: Sweynesse (Lonhro-Swansea, by Singspiel)
- Stud Farm: Novara Park, NZ
- Winner's Race Record: 8 starts: 2 wins, 1 placing
- Sales Details: $25,000, 2024 NZB Karaka Book 2; $1,700, 2023 Gavelhouse Thoroughbred 10 July Auction
Brave Monarch Wins Gr2 Queensland Guineas
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Eagle Farm
- Race: Gr2 Queensland Guineas (1600m)
- Winner: Brave Monarch (Brave Smash-Puppet Queen, by Kingmambo)
- Placings: 2nd: Tupakara, 3rd: Call Da Vinci
- Stallion: Brave Smash (Tosen Phantom-Moscato Rosa, by Deep Impact)
- Stud Farm: Yarraman Park Stud, NSW (formerly Aquis Farm, QLD)
- Winner's Race Record: 7 starts: 5 wins, 0 placings
- Sales Details: $20,000, 2024 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale
Splash Back Wins Gr2 Ladbrokes Victory Stakes
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Eagle Farm
- Race: Gr2 Ladbrokes Victory Stakes (1200m)
- Winner: Splash Back (Le Havre-Tamazirte, by Danehill Dancer)
- Placings: 2nd: Payline, 3rd: Warne
- Stallion: Le Havre (Noverre-Marie Rheinberg, by Surako)
- Stud Farm: Montfort et Preaux, FR (formerly Haras de la Cauvinière)
- Winner's Race Record: 22 starts: 10 wins, 4 placings
- Sales Details: N/A
Skyhook Wins Gr3 Hawkesbury Guineas
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Hawkesbury
- Race: Gr3 Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m)
- Winner: Skyhook (Written Tycoon-Madame Pauline, by Redoute's Choice)
- Placings: 2nd: Burma Star, 3rd: Wootton Lass
- Stallion: Written Tycoon (Iglesia-Party Miss, by Kenmare)
- Stud Farm: Yulong Stud, VIC
- Winner's Race Record: 11 starts: 3 wins, 3 placings
- Sales Details: $575,000, 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Vendor: Arrowfield Stud
Beatty Wins Gr3 WA Sires’ Produce Stakes
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Ascot
- Race: Gr3 WA Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m)
- Winner: Beatty (Gingerbread Man-Femmette, by Murtajill)
- Placings: 2nd: Afireofgidgeecoals, 3rd: Lady Torque
- Stallion: Gingerbread Man (Shamardal-Dasherine, by Iglesia)
- Stud Farm: Yarradale Stud, WA
- Winner's Race Record: 5 starts: 4 wins, 1 placing
- Sales Details: $40,000, 2025 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale
Churchill's Choice Wins Gr3 Hawkesbury Gold Cup
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Hawkesbury
- Race: Gr3 Hawkesbury Gold Cup (1600m)
- Winner: Churchill’s Choice (Churchill-She’s Choice, by Choisir)
- Placings: 2nd: Palmetto, 3rd: War Eternal
- Stallion: Churchill (Galileo-Meow, by Storm Cat)
- Stud Farm: Coolmore Stud
- Winner's Race Record: 15 starts: 4 wins, 2 placings
- Sales Details: Passed In 2023 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale
The Next Episode Wins LR Seven Dalrello Stakes
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Eagle Farm
- Race: LR Seven Dalrello Stakes (1000m)
- Winner: The Next Episode (Snitzel-Humma Humma, by Denman)
- Placings: 2nd: Lucky Pat, 3rd: Dream Roca
- Stallion: Snitzel (Redoute's Choice-Snippets' Lass, by Snippets)
- Stud Farm: Arrowfield Stud, NSW
- Winner's Race Record: 4 starts: 2 wins, 1 placing
- Sales Details: $2,800,000, 2025 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Vendor: Widden Stud
Chidiac Wins Gr3 Hawkesbury Crown
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Hawkesbury
- Race: Gr3 Hawkesbury Crown (1300m)
- Winner: Chidiac (Better Than Ready-Bewitchment, by Encosta De Lago)
- Placings: 2nd: Surfin' Bird, 3rd: Arriving Home
- Stallion: Better Than Ready (More Than Ready-Sally's World, by Agnes World)
- Stud Farm: Lyndhurst Stud Farm, Warwick, QLD
- Winner's Race Record: 12 starts: 7 wins, 2 placings
- Sales Details: $24,000 (Passed In), 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale Book 2
Zealously Wins LR Hawkesbury XXXX Gold Rush
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Hawkesbury
- Race: LR Hawkesbury XXXX Gold Rush (1100m)
- Winner: Zealously (Harry Angel-Duenna, by Sepoy)
- Placings: 2nd: Bev's Nine, 3rd: Monte Supreme
- Stallion: Harry Angel (Dark Angel-Beatrix Potter, by Cadeaux Genereux)
- Stud Farm: Darley, NSW
- Winner's Race Record: 16 starts: 5 wins, 5 placings
- Sales Details: $270,000, 2023 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale
Gold Coast Belle Wins LR Bendigo Guineas
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Bendigo
- Race: LR Bendigo Guineas (1400m)
- Winner: Gold Coast Belle (So You Think-Perpetuum, by More Than Ready)
- Placings: 2nd: Bel Mezyaan, 3rd: Sulek
- Stallion: So You Think (High Chaparral-Triassic, by Tights)
- Stud Farm: Coolmore Stud, NSW
- Winner's Race Record: 6 starts: 4 wins, 2 placings
- Sales Details: $375,000, 2024 Magic Million Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Vendor: Coolmore Stud
Tiptop Tori Wins LR Adelaide Guineas
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Morphettville
- Race: LR Adelaide Guineas (1600m)
- Winner: Tiptop Tori (Grunt-Star Stopper, by Hallowed Crown)
- Placings: 2nd: Amedei, 3rd: Yellowjacket
- Stallion: Grunt (O'Reilly-Ruqqaya, by Van Nistelrooy)
- Stud Farm: Yulong Stud, VIC
- Winner's Race Record: 8 starts: 2 wins, 2 placings
- Sales Details: $70,000 (Passed In), 2022 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale
Alainge Wins LR Port Adelaide Cup
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Morphettville
- Race: LR Port Adelaide Cup (2518m)
- Winner: Alainge (Sir Prancealot-Tipperary Lil, by Blevic)
- Placings: 2nd: Sir Kingsford, 3rd: Sea What I See
- Stallion: Sir Prancealot (Tamayuz-Mona Em, by Catrail)
- Stud Farm: Cornerstone Stud
- Winner's Race Record: 31 starts: 8 wins, 6 placings
- Sales Details: $90,000, 2022 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale, $5,500, 2025 Inglis May (Late) Online Sale
Von Hauke Wins LR Ladbrokes Golden Mile
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Bendigo
- Race: LR Ladbrokes Golden Mile (1600m)
- Winner: Von Hauke (Savabeel-Tiara, by O’Reilly)
- Placings: 2nd: Wonder Boy, 3rd: Shockletz
- Stallion: Savabeel (Zabeel-Savannah Success, by Success Express)
- Stud Farm: Waikato Stud, NZ
- Winner's Race Record: 27 starts: 5 wins, 6 placings
- Sales Details: $190,000, 2021 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale
Excite Wins LR Waikato Stakes
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Te Rapa
- Race: LR Waikato Stakes (1400m)
- Winner: Excite (Wootton Bassett-Elate, by Savabeel)
- Placings: 2nd: Incandescent, 3rd: Bourbon Time
- Stallion: Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj-Balladonia, by Primo Dominie)
- Stud Farm: Coolmore Stud, NSW
- Winner's Race Record: 5 starts: 1 win, 2 placings
- Sales Details: N/A
Zafar Wins LR Champagne Stakes
Weekend, 4th May 2026
- Track: Riccarton Park
- Race: LR Champagne Stakes (1200m)
- Winner: Zafar (Snitzel-Zasorceress, by Zabeel)
- Placings: 2nd: Cool As Bling, 3rd: Final Time
- Stallion: Snitzel (Redoute's Choice-Snippets' Lass, by Snippets)
- Stud Farm: Arrowfield Stud, NSW
- Winner's Race Record: 1 start: 1 win, 0 placings
- Sales Details: Passed In ($390,000 Reserve), 2025 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale; $165,000, 2025 NZB Ready to Run Sale

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