Jesse Dart

New Zealand-based stallions dominated the two Group 1 races in Australia, with War Decree and Savabeel siring the winners of the Queensland Derby and the Kingsford Smith Cup

With the spotlight on Doomben, Bois D’argent added his name to the Group 1 honour roll in the Doomben Cup, while Scarlet Oak underlined her credentials for the Group 1 Queensland Oaks.

Bella Nipotina added a second Group 1 win to her record in the Doomben 10,000, while Bittercreek stamped a strong day for Snitzel in the Group 2 Spirit Of Boom Classic

Benedetta pounced at Morphettville to claim a valuable Group 1 in The Goodwood, while Numerian continued Annabel Neasham’s iron grip on the Group 2 Hollindale Stakes.

Coco Sun continued Arrowfield Stud’s The Autumn Sun's stellar staying record, as Antino and Kintyre recorded key victories on their way to Group 1 targets in Brisbane.

Vibrant Sun spearheaded a trifecta for The Autumn Sun in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks, while Climbing Star snatched victory in the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes.

Champion sire Fastnet Rock has served his final book of mares, with Coolmore Australia retiring its globetrotting stallion