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Delacroix
‘One of the most influential sires in the world’ – Coolmore unveils Delacroix amid growing Dubawi influence

Coolmore will bolster its Australian roster with dual Group 1 winner Delacroix, as the influx of sons of Dubawi to the southern hemisphere gathers pace amid rising expectations around Home Affairs’ next service fee.

Diego Velazquez
Toronado steady, Diego Velazquez new as Swettenham sets 2026 fees

Swettenham will inject prized Frankel blood into Australia with Group 1 winner Diego Velazquez to stand at $27,500, headlining a roster anchored by the ever-reliable Toronado at an unchanged $88,000.

Matt Ballesty and Russell Warwick
NZTR pushes back on industry pressure after advisory committee report leaked

A leaked report has increased tensions between New Zealand’s racing regulator and a committee of industry powerbrokers put together to advise TAB New Zealand, in the latest chapter of an increasingly fraught battle over Kiwi racing’s future.

Resolute reshuffle – Tutta La Vita sale looms as Ernaux flies the flag

John Stewart remains committed to his Australian interests, despite high-profile mare Tutta La Vita being set for sale on Inglis Digital, with a maiden local stakes win looming through big-money filly Ernaux.

Snitzel x Ms Bad Behavior $2,000,000
Record average, drop in aggregate leaves Inglis with mixed Easter feelings

Inglis marked a record Easter Yearling Sale average but Sebastian Hutch felt there was areas for improvement after a lower clearance rate and aggregate than 2025.

Too Darn Hot - Enbihaar
Too Darn Hot return on cards as $2.2m colt sets new southern hemisphere benchmark

Too Darn Hot’s anticipated return to Australia has delivered a timely boost for commercial breeders, underscored by the stallion setting a new Australasian yearling benchmark with a $2.2 million colt at Inglis Easter.

Rowe On Momday
Rowe On Monday – What’s next for Yarradale, a Super important moment and the value of a smart jacket

In this week’s Rowe On Monday, WA Yarradale’s Stud launches into a new era, we look at the ongoing importance of Super Seth to New Zealand breeders and some sartorial assistance for a well-known bloodstock agent. 

Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sales - Day 1
Easter market stays strong, with eight million-dollar yearlings

The Australian yearling market continues to defy global uncertainty, with Inglis' Easter Yearling Sale posting strong opening day results and seven different buyers across the top seven lots.

The $3 million Zoustar colt as the star of day one
Colts stay in Extreme focus as Easter buyers search for stallion jackpot 

Guest House’s $30 million sale to Coolmore has reinforced the high-stakes lure of colt investment at Inglis Easter, as syndicates and heavyweight buyers double down on stallion prospects at Riverside Stables.

Top yearlings, tense market – Easter sale vendors ready amid high interest and uncertainty

As Inglis gears up for its marquee Australian Easter Yearling Sale, optimism over a stellar catalogue is tempered by Middle East tensions and absentee buyers, leaving industry leaders on edge.