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  • 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
    BTP

    • 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
    BTP

    Yarraman Park

    • 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

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  • Splash Back Wins Gr2 Ladbrokes Victory Stakes

    Weekend, 4th May 2026
    BTP

    • 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
    BTP

    • 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

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  • Beatty Wins Gr3 WA Sires’ Produce Stakes

    Weekend, 4th May 2026
    BTP

    • 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

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  • Churchill's Choice Wins Gr3 Hawkesbury Gold Cup

    Weekend, 4th May 2026
    BTP

    Coolmore

    • 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

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  • The Next Episode Wins LR Seven Dalrello Stakes

    Weekend, 4th May 2026
    BTP

    Arrowfield stallion

    • 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

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  • Chidiac Wins Gr3 Hawkesbury Crown

    Weekend, 4th May 2026
    BTP

    • 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

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  • Zealously Wins LR Hawkesbury XXXX Gold Rush

    Weekend, 4th May 2026
    BTP

    Darley stallions

    • 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

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  • Gold Coast Belle Wins LR Bendigo Guineas

    Weekend, 4th May 2026
    BTP

    Coolmore

    • 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

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  • Tiptop Tori Wins LR Adelaide Guineas

    Weekend, 4th May 2026
    BTP

    • 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

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  • Alainge Wins LR Port Adelaide Cup

    Weekend, 4th May 2026
    BTP

    • 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

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  • Von Hauke Wins LR Ladbrokes Golden Mile

    Weekend, 4th May 2026
    BTP

    • 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

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  • Excite Wins LR Waikato Stakes

    Weekend, 4th May 2026
    BTP

    Coolmore

    • 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
    BTP

    Arrowfield stallion

    • 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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2025 BTR Stud Stallions

BTP STUD STALLIONS

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A Lot Established
Acrobat Established
Al Maher Established
Alabama Express Established
All American Established
All Too Hard Established
Alpine Eagle Established
Alpine Edge 3rd Season
Anamoe 1st crop 2YOs
Anders Established
Artie Schiller Established
Awesome Rock Established
Barbados Established
Barbaric Established
Best Of Bordeaux Established
Better Than Ready Established
Bivouac Established
Brave Smash Established
Brazen Beau Established
Bruckner 1st crop 2YOs
Bull Point Established
Bullbars Established
Cape Of Good Hope 1st crop 2YOs
Capitalist Established
Castelvecchio Established
City Of Troy Established
Cliff's Edge Established
Cogburn 2nd Season
Cool Aza Beel Established
D'argento Established
Danerich Established
Dash For Cash Established
De Gaulle Established
Delaware Established
Denman Established
Dirty Work Established
Dissident Established
Don Corleone 3rd Season
Doubtland Established
Dubious Established
Dundeel Established
Ellsberg 1st crop 2YOs
Encryption Established
Exceedance Established
Exosphere Established
Extreme Choice Established
Flying Artie Established
Foxwedge Established
Frankel My Dear Established
Gingerbread Man Established
Gold Standard Established
Graff Established
Grunt Established
Hallowed Crown Established
Harry Angel Established
Hawaii Five Oh 3rd Season
Headwater Established
Hellbent Established
Hitotsu 1st crop 2YOs
Home Affairs Established
I Am Immortal Established
I Am Invincible Established
Ilovethiscity Established
Invader Established
Jacquinot 1st crop 2YOs
Ka Ying Master 1st crop 2YOs
Kermadec Established
King Colorado 3rd Season
King's Legacy Established
Lofty Strike 3rd Season
Lord Of The Sky Established
Love Conquers All Established
Manhattan Rain Established
Maschino Established
Master Of Design Established
Maurice Established
Merchant Navy Established
Mo'unga 3rd Season
Murtajill Established
My Admiration Established
Needs Further Established
Nicconi Established
Nostradamus Established
Officiating 3rd Season
Ole Kirk Established
Pariah Established
Pierata Established
Pierro Established
Pinatubo Established
Playing God Established
Portland Sky Established
Power Established
Pride Of Dubai Established
Private Life Established
Puissance De Lune Established
Rebel Dane Established
Rich Enuff Established
Rommel Established
Rubick Established
Russian Camelot Established
Russian Revolution Established
Safeguard Established
Sandbar Established
Sessions Established
Shaft Established
Shalaa Established
Shamoline Warrior Established
Shamus Award Established
Shinzo Established
Shooting To Win Established
Sidestep Established
Sizzling Established
Skilled Established
Smart Missile Established
Snitzel Established
So Secret Established
So You Think Established
Soul Patch Established
Southport Tycoon 2nd Season
Spirit Of Boom Established
Squamosa Established
St Mark's Basilica Established
Star Turn Established
Star Witness Established
Street Boss Established
Super One Established
Supido Established
Swear Established
Sweet Ride 3rd Season
Switzerland Established
The Autumn Sun Established
The Brothers War Established
Time To Reign Established
Too Darn Hot Established
Toorak Toff Established
Top Echelon Established
Toronado Established
Trapeze Artist Established
Turffontein Established
Unite And Conquer Established
Universal Ruler Established
Vancouver Established
Vandeek Established
Victor Ludorum Established
Von Costa De Hero Established
Wandjina Established
Winning Rupert Established
Wooded Established
Wootton Bassett Established
Worthy Cause Established
Written By Established
Written Tycoon Established
Xtravagant Established
Your Song Established
Zousain Established
Zoustar Established