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Home Affairs
Home Affairs takes the throne as Super Seth joins Coolmore’s big‑money stallion roster reset

Home Affairs will stand for $176,000 with high-priced recruit Super Seth has had his fee set at $137,500 as Coolmore unveils a new-look stallion roster without two of its champions.

NZB trade route
Impasse resolved as stranded New Zealand horses cleared for travel

The path is clear for 60 New Zealand racehorses to enter Malaysia after authorities reopened the Singapore transit route and restored a crucial trade pipeline for Kiwi exports.

Darley’s Hot roster – Too Darn Hot returns and Ghaiyyath’s back as anticipation builds for Anamoe

Darley Australia has unveiled its 2026 Australian stallion roster comprising 16 stallions, including Too Darn Hot, Anamoe and the first season pair of Tentyris and Observer.

Equine flights continue despite Middle East conflict

International Racehorse Transport is managing to navigate the complexities of air travel for horses amid the Middle East conflict, with a flight booked to take Australian sprinters bound for the UK in early June.

‘From the days of Danehill’ – The Autumn Sun rises to lead Arrowfield stallion roster

Arrowfield Stud has locked in its 2026 stallion roster off the back of a dominant Sydney autumn, headlined by the rise of The Autumn Sun to the top of its Hunter Valley lineup. The son of Redoute’s Choice will stand for $137,500 (inc GST), cementing his status as the farm’s flagship and continuing the strength of the Danehill sireline at Arrowfield.

Royal Patronage
A Royal visit – Darling View’s commercial push continues with stallion coup

Standing still isn’t an option for Brent Atwell, and the acquisition of Group 1 winner Royal Patronage signals the next phase in Darling View’s commercial expansion.

Tentyris
Group 1-winning Godolphin pair Tentyris and Observer retired to stud

Godolphin has confirmed the racing retirements of two of its Group 1-winning three-year-olds, Tentyris and Observer, who will both stand at stud at Darley in 2026, while fellow colt Beiwacht is set to race on.

Rowe On Monday
Rowe On Monday – Mystery man unmasked, Price is right on incentives, an embargo relief and a US$10.5 million colt 

In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Merrick Staunton reveals himself as one of Home Affairs’ early admirers, new Hong Kong incentives draw a lukewarm response from a major buyer, a Savabeel filly now free to race and expectations high for an eight-figure colt. 

Charyn
Charyn joins Cambridge as Sword Of State gets a fee bump

Cambridge Stud has unveiled its latest European shuttler, with Charyn to join the famed farm’s roster alongside emerging star Sword Of State.

Travel, timing and two chances – Brisbourne eyes Champagne prize

Relentless road trips and meticulous placement have carried Ben Brisbourne to the brink of a Group 1 breakthrough, with two fillies primed to turn a week of kilometres into Champagne Stakes glory.