History perpetuated at Sha Tin on Sunday as Ka Ying Rising added another chapter to an already extraordinary career, producing a contemptuous display to claim the Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup over 1200 metres. The victory not only extended his remarkable winning streak but also reinforced the growing sense that even greater achievements may still lie ahead for the Hong Kong sprinting phenomenon. According to racingnews.hkjc.com, The success marked a 17th consecutive win, drawing him level with Silent Witness’ famous run from 2002 to 2005, and immediately shifted attention toward the next challenge on the calendar. Trainer David Hayes wasted little time pointing to the Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup over 1400 metres as the next objective, confident his star could threaten the course record of 1m 19.92s. Hayes said the gelding had matured again since last season and was now stronger and better equipped to handle the extra distance, noting how close he had already come to the record when winning the race a year earlier. Sunday’s performance was clinical rather than explosive, a reflection of how easily Ka Ying Rising was able to control proceedings. After beginning only moderately, he quickly mustered speed to take up a forward position before settling comfortably. With rivals positioned around him and the tempo even, Zac Purton ensured he had clear air before asking for an effort approaching the 300-metre mark. The response was immediate. Once balanced, the gelding surged clear, putting daylight between himself and Helios Express before easing down late to score by one and a quarter lengths, with Fast Network further back. Despite stopping the clock at 1m 07.66s, below his own track record, the margin could easily have been greater. Hayes later observed that the winning margin was misleading, noting how noticeably Purton had eased his mount over the final 200 metres. “The winning margin wasn’t probably the greatest, but it’s probably the most Zac has ever eased him down,” Hayes said. “So, he had a very easy last 200 metres and he dominated as the market suggested he would.” The victory took Ka Ying Rising’s record to 18 wins from 20 starts, with career earnings now sitting just shy of HK$130 million. It also reinforced the growing belief that the 1400 metres of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup may prove an ideal stepping stone toward further history. With the Centenary Sprint Cup now secured, attention turns firmly to the remaining legs of the Hong Kong Speed Series, with a HK$5 million bonus awaiting any horse able to complete the treble. On current evidence, Ka Ying Rising appears more than capable of doing just that.
Warrior Bromance with McDonald Continues
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
A measured step back in distance proved no obstacle as Romantic Warrior launched his latest campaign in emphatic style at Sha Tin, signalling his intent to again dominate the major middle-distance prizes. The Group 1 Stewards’ Cup over 1600 metres marked the opening leg of his Triple Crown tilt, with scmp.com reporting the performance carried the unmistakable stamp of a horse operating at the peak of his powers. Settled midfield early from a wide draw, the seven-year-old was allowed to find his rhythm as the field sorted itself out, with tempo proving moderate through the early stages. James McDonald, never one to panic, elected to ease him into a more prominent position approaching the home turn when it became clear the race lacked genuine speed. The move proved decisive. Sweeping forward three deep, Romantic Warrior quickly ranged up to the leaders and, once balanced, surged past with authority, brushing aside a brief challenge from Voyage Bubble before extending clear to defeat Lucky Sweynesse by a length and three-quarters. The victory immediately placed focus on the Group One Gold Cup over 2000 metres on March 1, the next target in the Triple Crown sequence. Trainer Danny Shum was quick to acknowledge the effort of those around him as his star charge took another step toward history. “I feel very happy, I’m so proud of Romantic Warrior. I also need to take this opportunity to thank my stable team, of course jockey J-Mac, and the owner Peter [Lau Pak-fai]. It’s a small but strong team we have,” Shum said. He added that the gelding’s versatility remained one of his greatest strengths, noting, “He can handle 1600m, 2000m and even 2400m. He can handle any distance. I always have confidence in him and the jockey James as well.” Shum was equally relaxed about the road ahead, pointing out that the mile run was always designed as a stepping stone. “2000m is his best trip, so there’s no problem there. We’ll just keep him happy and keep him healthy. It’s a really easy job for me,” he said, reflecting the confidence that comes with managing a seasoned champion. McDonald’s partnership with Romantic Warrior continues to deepen, with the pair now having finished outside the top two only once from 17 starts together. The jockey was glowing in his assessment after another clinical performance. “It was incredible. I say it every time that when he steps out it’s a privilege to ride him,” McDonald said. He added that despite a slightly untidy run, the horse remained composed throughout, noting the wide draw allowed him to wait rather than force the issue. Behind the winner, Lucky Sweynesse turned in a brave effort on his first attempt at the mile, while Voyage Bubble was unable to sustain his mid-race move.
100th NZB NYSS Starts with a Surge
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
A buoyant middle market set the tone as New Zealand Bloodstock’s landmark 100th National Yearling Sale opened with a firmer average and a sharply improved median, suggesting buyers were prepared to compete beyond the very top end. By the close of the first session, 207 lots had changed hands for an aggregate of more than $38 million, producing an average of $184,529 (up 12% on last year’s Book 1 opening) and a median of $140,000, a 27% lift. It was fitting that Cambridge Stud, a National Sale mainstay for more than seven decades, supplied the day’s headline. Lot 265, a blue-blooded Snitzel colt out of Amarelinha, was secured for $850,000 by Chris Waller Racing and Mulcaster Bloodstock, a result that underlined both pedigree power and buyer confidence early in the week. Bloodstock agent Guy Mulcaster said the colt ticked every box on type and page. “He’s a beautiful colt by a champion sire out of a NZB Filly of the Year in Amarelinha,” Mulcaster commented, adding that the purchase was driven by a client determined to buy a quality colt on day one and potentially return for fillies as well. “We had a really good client who wanted to buy a good colt today, and hopefully he’s going to buy some good fillies tomorrow as well,” he said. “Buying off Cambridge Stud, you can’t go wrong,” he added. Hallmark Stud, another long-serving vendor, provided the second highest price when Lot 93, a Super Seth colt out of Rozala, was bought by KPW Bloodstock for $675,000. KPW’s Kevin ‘Milly’ Walls was taken by the colt’s athleticism and presence, describing him as “just an outstanding colt, one of the best moving colts on the complex.” NZB Director and Head Auctioneer Mike Kneebone said the refreshed Book 1 format had passed its first major test after long, nine-hour selling days and a condensed catalogue, noting it was “very rewarding to see the Sale start so well.” He pointed to depth across farms and the flow of quality early, saying “the first 20 horses were remarkable,” before the momentum held through the afternoon. With 19 yearlings already making $400,000 or more on day one, compared with 26 across the entire first book last year, Kneebone said the indicators were trending the right way. He also suggested day two could be the point where more buyers “have their eye in”, while strong activity from Australia and Hong Kong, and locals stepping up, would likely help the clearance rate improve as post-sale business is completed overnight.
Well Written Script Delivers Oscar Performance
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
There was no mistaking the outcome long before the winning post came into view at Ellerslie, as the $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO unfolded exactly as the crowd had dared to hope. The unbeaten filly Well Written, already a magnet for attention throughout the week, delivered a performance that removed any lingering doubt about her standing among the best of her generation, powering clear to score by an ever-widening margin that underlined her growing reputation. Settling into stride from a favourable draw, the daughter of Written Tycoon travelled comfortably under Matt Cartwright as others set the tempo in front. The favourite’s supporters briefly held their breath approaching the turn when a pocket formed, but once daylight appeared the response was immediate and emphatic. Inside the final 250 metres she surged clear, her acceleration decisive as the race was put to bed in a matter of strides, the margin blowing out to six lengths by the time she reached the line. The performance carried added significance given her prior start, when she returned from a break in the Auckland Guineas and, while successful, did not produce her customary dominance. Trainer Stephen Marsh had acknowledged afterward that she would improve sharply for the run, and that prediction proved spot on as she arrived at this assignment noticeably fitter and sharper. Cartwright’s decision to ride her with cover allowed the filly to settle and conserve energy before unleashing the turn of foot that has quickly become her trademark. For the rider, the experience was one he was unlikely to forget in a hurry. Cartwright described her as the best horse he has ever sat on, saying the acceleration she produced once clear left him almost unbalanced in the saddle. He noted that when allowed to relax early, she lowers herself into a rhythm and finishes with devastating effect, a combination that makes her especially potent over a mile. In his view, the performance stamped her as a filly capable of matching anything across the Tasman. Marsh, watching from the sidelines, admitted the early stages were slightly more awkward than ideal but said the filly’s parade and demeanour pre-race had filled him with confidence. He credited Cartwright’s patience for the outcome and spoke of the importance of trust between horse and rider, adding that moments like this were why trainers endure the pressure that comes with managing elite talent. With a grin, he hinted the best may still be ahead. Attention now turns to the $4 million NZB Kiwi in March, where Well Written is expected to take her place as a headline act. Purchased for $80,000 from Brighthill Farm as a yearling at the NZB National Online Sale, after intially being sold for $32,500 as a weanling at the Inglis Great Southern Sale, she has already returned more than $1.4 million in prizemoney and attracted the involvement of Yulong Investments after her Group 1 success last spring. On current evidence, her rise is far from complete.
Well Written exploded once seeing daylight (pic: Kenton Wright Race Images)
Adelaide Cup Beckons Again for Newfoundland
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
A timely return to form on Australia Day has placed one of the country’s proven stayers firmly back on the road toward a familiar autumn target, after a stirring finish in the Listed Australia Day Cup at Warwick Farm. Over 2400 metres, Newfoundland (Deep Impact) dug deep in the closing strides to edge out Age Of Sail and claim a long-awaited victory, his first since October last year, in a race that demanded resolve as much as stamina. The $200,000 feature developed into a tactical affair, with the small field bunching late before the contest exploded in the final 200 metres. Newfoundland, sent out at $4.20, timed his run perfectly to deny Age Of Sail on the line, while Elliptical closed strongly into third. Favourite Future History was unable to maintain his recent momentum and faded late, his winning sequence coming to an end. The performance immediately brought the Adelaide Cup back into focus, a race in which the seven-year-old import had finished runner-up twelve months earlier. Co-trainer Adrian Bott wasted little time confirming that the same path was now firmly on the agenda. “The long term plan has been to get on that Adelaide Cup path again,” Bott said. “He seems to have matured a bit this time around and he would look well placed in an Adelaide Cup once again from what we saw today.” Bott admitted there had been quiet confidence heading into the race, particularly with the gelding stepping back out to a more suitable distance. “He’s been a very honest horse for the stable and his connections and it’s great to see him back in the winner’s stall,” he said. “His first up run was short of his best and that was a month ago, and he seems to do really well with his races spaced. When he gets up over ground and into the right races with the right conditions, we can pick our mark, and today looked like a lovely target for him.” In a race where positioning was crucial, Tim Clark’s ride proved decisive. The senior jockey judged the tempo well, allowing Newfoundland to settle and conserve energy before producing him at the right moment. Clark said the small field played to their advantage, allowing the gelding to find a rhythm without being pressured early. Headded that the performance suggested there was still improvement to come. “He’s not the best barrier horse but in a small field he was able to slot into a lovely spot. He’s only second up and I feel there’s more improvement there. It was a good, tough effort.”
Elite Curated Inglis Easter Catalogue Online
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
With the release of a 472-lot catalogue online – printed copies are to follow – the stage is set for what promises to be one of the most compelling editions of the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale in recent memory, with depth, diversity and international appeal all converging across two days at Riverside Stables in Sydney on March 29 and 30. Long regarded as the premier showcase of Southern Hemisphere bloodstock, this year’s sale shapes as a particularly rich edition, underpinned by a concentration of elite pedigrees rarely assembled in a single catalogue. The strength of the offering is reflected in the numbers alone, with 80 yearlings either out of or closely related to Group 1 winners, while a further 259 lots trace directly to Stakes performers. That depth is complemented by the headline attraction of the sale, a colt by Snitzel out of champion racemare Winx, whose presence has already drawn international attention. His profile inevitably invites comparison with the Pierro filly from the same mare who topped the sale two years ago at a world-record price, and he shapes as one of the most closely inspected yearlings to ever walk the Riverside parade. Beyond the obvious headline act, the broader catalogue underlines why Easter continues to be regarded as the benchmark. Among the pedigrees represented are siblings to Group 1 winners such as Switzerland, Zougotcha, Sunshine In Paris, Private Eye, Golden Sixty, Hitotsu, Fireburn, Estijaab, Celestial Legend, Captivant, Trapeze Artist, Cool Archie, Durezza, Private Life, September Run and Invincibella. The depth extends further through progeny of elite racemares including Annavisto, Azkadellia, Dixie Blossoms, English, In Her Time, Melody Belle, Montefilia, Never Been Kissed, Pippie, Savvy Coup, Sierra Sue, Sunlight, Viddora and Shoals, reinforcing the sale’s reputation for consistent, top-end production. From a stallion perspective, the catalogue draws from 64 individual sires, led by Snitzel, I Am Invincible and Zoustar, with strong representation from the likes of Extreme Choice, Too Darn Hot, Ole Kirk, Wootton Bassett, Home Affairs, Stay Inside, The Autumn Sun, Written Tycoon, Toronado, Justify, Maurice, Savabeel and Frankel, among others. The international flavour is further enhanced by the presence of yearlings by Baaeed, Gun Runner, Kingman, Lope de Vega, New Bay and Siyouni, underscoring the increasingly global nature of the Easter marketplace. A total of 46 vendors are represented, headed by Arrowfield Stud, Yulong, Coolmore, Widden, Sledmere and Newgate, while the majority of lots are eligible for major incentive schemes including BOBS, VOBIS Silver, QTIS, Racing Rewards SA and Westspeed. Importantly, recent history continues to challenge the perception that Easter is only for the elite end of the market, with more than 100 yearlings at last year’s sale changing hands for $200,000 or less. Inglis chief executive Sebastian Hutch has been forthright in his assessment of the catalogue’s quality, noting that demand to be included far exceeded available slots and that careful curation was essential. He has also pointed to the sale’s proven ability to produce stallions, elite fillies and top-class juveniles, highlighting its industry-leading strike rate for Stakes winners and Group performers. With graduates such as Autumn Glow, Zougotcha, Home Affairs, She’s Extreme and Climbing Star already shaping modern pedigrees, the 2026 edition appears poised to add further chapters to an already formidable legacy.
Sunlight has a sibling catalogued for Easter (pic: Mark Gatt)
Say You Will Share Adds Intrigue to MM Digital
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Plenty of buyers like the idea of securing a readymade racehorse while still keeping one eye on the next stable star, and the latest Magic Millions Digital Sale is built around exactly that brief. The online auction runs from January 23 to 28, with bidding already live across a 54-lot catalogue that blends tried horses, shares, broodmares and young stock. In a buyer-friendly move, more than half the lots are being offered unreserved, adding a sharper edge to the closing hours. The vendor list carries plenty of punch, with drafts coming from operations including Baramul Stud, Ciaron Maher Racing, Morton Racing, Mt Hallowell Stud, Munce Racing, Ridgeport, Roll The Dice Racing, Stokes Racing, Sutton Park, Twin Hills Stud and Wolfe Racing. With a spread of entries across multiple categories, the sale is positioned to appeal to everyone from first-time syndicators to seasoned traders hunting value with upside. Among the headline opportunities is a 20 per cent share in the juvenile filly Say You Will, who went within a whisker of landing the $250,000 Magic Millions The Debutand could easily have been unbeaten with a kinder passage. The filly’s share is part of a small dispersal draft being offered by Munce Racing on behalf of an international client, presenting what the stable describes as a rare chance to buy into a horse already showing she belongs in the better races. Munce’s dispersal also includes a 20 per cent share in Whispering Rogue, a metropolitan winner and three-time scorer from only eight starts, along with a batch of two-year-olds by emerging and proven commercial sires such as Hellbent, Peltzer, Pierata and Saxon Warrior, with many of those youngsters going through unreserved. A smaller slice is available too, with a five per cent share offered in Haraldus, a metropolitan winner who has banked three victories from 10 starts and still looks to have upside. The racehorse section is rounded out by last-start winners Outta Control and Lady Kiki, while proven metropolitan performers Jealous and If I Din Havadime also feature to give buyers immediate options for stable depth. For those shopping purely on pedigree and vetting, a Spirit of Boom yearling colt out of Saweetie is catalogued with a full set of x-rays and scope, offering transparency for due diligence. On the broodmare front, Gr3 winner Koonoomoo is offered with a Prague colt at foot, alongside several other unreserved mares, and the untried two and three-year-old bracket includes young stock by sires such as All Too Hard, Anders, Churchill, Menari and Prague. The sale begins closing from 12pm Queensland time on Wednesday, January 28.
Jigsaw a Perfect Fit for His First Group 1
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
A return to the elite level rarely unfolds as decisively as it did at Ellerslie on Saturday, where Jigsaw completed a remarkable resurgence with a commanding victory in the Group 1 Railway Stakes over 1200 metres. The performance capped a long road back for the Manhattan Rain gelding and confirmed his place among the top-tier sprinters after a stretch that once threatened to derail his career altogether. The win carried added significance given the depth of opposition and the path taken to reach it. Having already strung together a spring treble in Australia – the Apache Cat Classic, the McEwen Stakes and the $1 million Meteorite – the Cindy Alderson-trained sprinter crossed the Tasman with momentum and intent. Facing New Zealand’s best, he proved equal to the task, defeating fellow Australian raider Arkansaw Kid with authority to secure his first Group 1 triumph. Despite drawing wide, Jigsaw’s race was shaped early when Logan Bates urged him across to sit just outside the leader Alabama Lass. From there, the pair controlled the tempo before the gelding asserted himself inside the final furlong, quickly putting the race to bed. The victory marked his 13th success from 37 starts and rewarded Alderson’s patience after persisting through a testing two-year period when form and fortune were harder to find. Alderson admitted the turnaround had been more about timing and confidence than any dramatic change. “I can’t pinpoint any reason for his resurgence other than a lovely spell and the fact he’s regained his confidence,” she said. “I’ve been really pleased with him since arriving here last Sunday. He settled in well at Donna Logan’s stables at Byerley Park and clocked 35.65 seconds in a 600-metre gallop on Tuesday morning. That was all he needed to do on top of the trip over.” The result was a performance that looked effortless, yet carried the hallmarks of careful planning. For Bates, the win carried personal significance. The former Kiwi apprentice described the moment as deeply rewarding, both professionally and emotionally. He noted that a long-held conversation with Alderson about winning a Group 1 together made the moment particularly special, especially with family present on the day. Jigsaw’s career arc has been one of steady progression punctuated by setbacks. After debuting with a two-year-old win at Geelong, he developed into a consistent black-type performer, collecting victories in the Doveton Stakes, Christmas Stakes, Hareeba Stakes and Australia Stakes before slipping from view. Saturday’s performance, however, confirmed that the ability never left. Attention now turns to the sales ring, with Geisel Park preparing for a busy Magic Millions period in Perth. Fifteen lots are set to be offered, including a Manhattan Rain colt out of Troodles, a three-quarter sister to the dam of champion sprinter Bella Nipotina. With demand high for proven sprinting bloodlines, Jigsaw’s triumph has arrived at a timely moment.
Birchley Winds the Karaka 2YO Classic Clock Back
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Won eight times in nine years by Te Akau Racing, a long forgotten pattern emerged again at Ellerslie on Saturday as the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO fell to Queensland’s Liam Birchley stable. The juvenile feature has long rewarded preparation and patience, and he once again found himself in the winner’s circle after managing Dream Roca to a determined victory over 1200 metres. The lucrative win marked Birchley’s third success in the race, having previously claimed the prize with Sister Havana in 2010 and Hardline five years later, while also finishing runner-up with Sarge In Charge in 2009. Returning to New Zealand this year with two runners, it was Dream Roca who emerged as the standout, producing a tough and professional performance under a composed ride from Australian jockey Ben Thompson. Drawn ideally, the filly enjoyed a soft run in transit behind the leader Magill and was able to conserve energy for the business end of the race. When the pressure came on turning for home, she responded gamely, grinding her way through the final stages to collar her rival close to the line and prevail by a long head. It was not a win built on brilliance alone, but on grit and race sense. Birchley was quick to point to the importance of the inside draw and the calm approach taken in the saddle. “We were lucky enough to draw number one, which saves you a lot of work in the run, she could take it easy and save her best for the end, which we needed to,” he said. He also paid tribute to his rider, adding, “From barrier one you are going to get the best run no matter what if you have got the right jockey. He is an emerging superstar.” The result carried added emotional weight for the trainer, who revealed the filly had been named by one of her owners who passed away only weeks earlier. “It’s tremendous to get it three times, I know how hard it is to win it, and the standard here of the two-year-olds has improved markedly over the last 10 years,” Birchley said. “I have got a lot of really close friends in this horse that go back a long way. One of the owners has just died recently and he named her, so it means a lot.” For Thompson, it was a memorable first ride in New Zealand and one he admitted would stay with him. “It is very surreal, it is an amazing track,” he said. “She is just a class filly. All credit to Liam Birchley, he is a brilliant trainer and it fills you with so much confidence when riding any horse of his, especially a two-year-old.” He added that patience was key, noting the filly rewarded him once the gap appeared. Bred by Westbury Stud principal Gerry Harvey, Dream Roca is out of the five-time winning Redwood mare Petrachor, a half-sister to stakes performer Niobe. Offered through Westbury’s draft at the 2025 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 2 Sale, she was secured by Birchley’s Bloodstock Solutions operation for $75,000. With two wins and a placing from three starts and earnings now exceeding $625,000, she has already delivered a handsome return on investment.
Dream Roca took advantage of her inside draw (pic: Kenton Wright Race Images)
Ka Ying Rising Wins Gr1 Centenary Sprint Cup
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Sha Tin
Race: Gr1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m)
Winner: Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress-Missy Moo, by Per Incanto)
Placings: Helios Express and Fast Network
Stallion: Shamexpress (O’Reilly-Volkrose, by Volkraad)
Stud Farm: Windsor Park Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 18 Wins and 2 Placings from 20 Starts
Sales Details: N/A
Romantic Warrior Wins Gr1 Stewards’ Cup
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Sha Tin
Race: Gr1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m)
Winner: Romantic Warrior (Acclamation-Folk Melody, by Street Cry)
Placings: Lucky Swynesse and Voyage Bubble
Stallion: Acclamation (Royal Applause-Princess Athena, by Ahonoora)
Stud Farm: Rathbarry Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 21 Wins and 5 Placings from 28 Starts
Sales Details: 300,000 guineas yearling at the 2019 Tattersalls October (Book 2) Sale
Jigsaw Wins Gr1 Sistema Stakes
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Ellerslie
Race: Gr1 Sistema Stakes (1200m)
Winner: Jigsaw (Manhattan Rain-Demandz, by Lonhro)
Placings: Arkansaw Kid and Sweynesday
Stallion: Manhattan Rain (Encosta de Lago-Shantha’s Coice, by Canny Lad)
Stud Farm: Geisel Park Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 13 Wins and 5 Placings from 37 Starts
Sales Details: $120,000 yearling at the 2021 NZB NYSS
Hedged Wins Gr2 Australia Stakes
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Pakenham
Race: Gr2 Australia Stakes (1200m)
Winner: Hedged (Capitalist-Acing Shamrock, by Fastnet Rock)
Placings: Veight and War Machine
Stallion: Capitalist (Written Tycoon-Kitapha, by Fusaichi Pegasus)
Stud Farm: Newgate Farm
Winner’s Race Record: 6 Wins and 8 Placings from 24 Starts
Sales Details: $140,000 yearling at the 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale
Belle Cheval Wins Gr3 Almanzor Trophy
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Ellerslie
Race: Gr3 Almanzor Trophy (1200m)
Winner: Belle Cheval (Savabeel-Keepa Cheval, by Keeper)
Placings: Bulgari and Drops of God
Stallion: Savabeel (Zabeel-Savannah Success, by Success Express)
Stud Farm: Waikato Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 2 Wins and Placings from 4 Starts
Sales Details: N/A
Tuxedo Win Gr3 Aotearoa Classic
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Ellerslie
Race: Gr3 Aotearoa Classic (1600m)
Winner: Tuxedo (Tivaci-Ball Gown, by O’Reilly)
Placings: Hinekaha and Knobelas
Stallion: Tivaci (High Chaparral-Breccia, by Fastnet Rock)
Stud Farm: Waikato Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 5 Wins and 3 Placings from 12 Starts
Sales Details: $70,000 yearling at the 2023 NZB NYSS
Space Rider Wins Gr3 Manfred Stakes
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Caulfield
Race: Gr3 Manfred Stakes (1200m)
Winner: Space Rider (Zoustar-Fuddle De Duddle, by Red Ransom)
Placings: Job Done and Salty Pearl
Stallion: Zoustar (Northern Meteor-Zouzou, by Redoute’s Choice)
Stud Farm: Widden Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 3 Wins from 7 Starts
Sales Details: $500,000 yearling at the 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale
Rubi’s Choice Wins Gr3 Blue Diamond Preview F
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Caulfield
Race: Gr3 Blue Diamond Preview F (1000m)
Winner: Rubi’s Choice (Rubick-Redasun, by Haradasun
Placings: I Am Aria and Gin Twist
Stallion: Rubick (Encosta de Lago-Sliding Cube, by Rock of Gibraltar)
Stud Farm: Swettenham Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 1 Win from 1 Start
Sales Details: N/A
Well Written Wins LR Karaka Millions 3YO
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Ellerslie
Race: LR Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m)
Winner: Well Written (Written Tycoon-Mozzie Monster, by Sebring)
Placings: He Who Dares and La Dorada
Stallion: Written Tycoon (Iglesia-Party Miss, by Kenmare)
Stud Farm: Yulong
Winner’s Race Record: 5 Wins from 5 Starts
Sales Details: $32,500 weanling at the 2023 Inglis Great Southern Sale and then a $80,000 yearling at the 2024 NZB National Online Sale
Dream Roca Wins LR Karaka Millions 2YO
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Ellerslie
Race LR Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m)
Winner: Dream Roca (El Roca-Petrachor, by Redwood)
Placings: Magill and Torture
Stallion: El Roca (Fastnet Rock-Rubimill, by Rubiton)
Stud Farm: Westbury Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 2 Wins and 1 Placing from 3 Starts
Sales Details: $75,000 yearling at the 2025 NZB NYSS
Alibaba Wins LR Blue Diamond Preview C&G (1000m)
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Caulfield
Race: LR Blue Diamond Preview C&G (1000m)
Winner: Alibaba (Alabama Express-Rowsthorn, by Written Tycoon)
Placings: Milsons Point and Invicto
Stallion: Alabama Express (Redoute’s Choice-Lago Ovation, by Encosta de Lago)
Stud Farm: Yulong
Winner’s Race Record: 1 Win and 1 Placing from 2 Starts
Sales Details: $115,000 yearling at the 2025 Inglis Classic Sale
Sandpaper Wins LR Carrington Stakes
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Randwick
Race: LR Carrington Stakes (1400m)
Winner: Sandpaper (Snitzel-Smooth, by Lonhro)
Placings: Thunderlips and Matcha Latte
Stallion: Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice-Snippets’ Las, by Snippets)
Stud Farm: Arrowfield Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 7 Wins and 8 Placings from 36 Starts
Sales Details: $130,000 purchase consigned by Godolphin on Inglis Digital Sep 24 Sale
Way To The Stars Wins LR W.J. Adams Stakes
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Caulfield
Race: LR W.J. Adams Stakes (1000m)
Winner: Way To The Stars (Reward For Effort-Writteninthestars, by Written Tycoon)
Placings: Oak Hill and Geegees Mistruth
Stallion: Reward For Effort (Exceed and Excel-Miss Prospect, by Rory’s Jester)
Stud Farm: Chatswood Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 8 Wins and 6 Placings from 26 Starts
Sales Details: N/A
Regal Zeus Wins LR John Dillion Stakes
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Caulfield
Race: LR John Dillion Stakes (1400m)
Winner: Regal Zeus (Zoustar-Quiet Kitten, by Kitten’s Joy)
Placings: Hughes and Justadeel
Stallion: Zoustar (Northern Meteor-Zouzou, by Redoute’s Choice)
Stud Farm: Widden Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 11 Wins and 6 Placings from 33 Starts
Sales Details: $150,000 yearling at the 2022 Inglis Easter Sale
Jaz Session Wins LR Scenic Blast Stakes
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Track: Ascot
Race: LR Scenic Blast Stakes (1200m)
Winner: Jaz Session (Sessions-Jaz Me Up, by War Chant)
Placings: Ice Pick Nick and Cut The Talk
Stallion: Sessions (Lonhro-Seances, by Canny Lad)
Stud Farm: Oakland Park Stud
Winner’s Race Record: 8 Wins and 9 Placings from 22 Starts
Sales Details: $24,000 yearling at the 2022 Magic Millions Perth Sale
