Brilliant 3YO colt The Next Episode has added another remarkable chapter to his already extraordinary career, producing a brilliant finishing burst to capture Saturday's $2 million G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington and vindicate the enormous confidence invested in him as an Australian record-breaking yearling. The Ciaron Maher-trained son of Snitzel, purchased for $2.8 million by Ciaron Maher Bloodstock at the 2025 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, became the most expensive yearling sold in Australia to subsequently win at Group 1 level, defeating St Gotthard in a performance that confirmed his standing among the country's outstanding three-year-old sprinters. As detailed by Magic Millions, the $3.20 favourite settled behind the early speed under Mark Zahra before surging into contention approaching the final 300 metres, accelerating sharply to challenge St Gotthard, who was ridden by James McDonald. Although inclined to shift ground over the concluding stages, The Next Episode displayed sufficient acceleration and determination to overcome his main rival and secure a victory of considerable commercial significance. The performance followed his success in the Gr2 Danehill Stakes and further enhanced the stallion prospects of a colt whose pedigree and physical qualities had commanded unprecedented attention at the sales. Bred by Widden Bloodstock, Warringah Stud Farm and Frampton Racing, The Next Episode is out of the stakes-winning Denman mare Humma Humma, herself purchased by Widden for $1 million at the 2021 National Broodmare Sale. Humma Humma won the Gr3 Proud Miss Stakes and two Listed contests, the Redelva Stakes and Alinghi Stakes, while her family also includes Flemington stakes winner Tycoon Humma. Maher acknowledged the importance of delivering in a race renowned for establishing future stallions, describing his charge as a colt who continued to improve with maturity. The victory was particularly satisfying for Zahra, who had faced a battle to regain full fitness following his recent Caulfield Cup fall. The jockey praised the colt's increasingly relaxed racing manner and exceptional response when asked to accelerate, suggesting there remained further improvement to come. For owner Phil Cunningham, whose colours The Next Episode carries, the result represented a spectacular introduction to Australian ownership, while co-breeder Antony Thompson and the wider ownership syndicate could celebrate a result that combined racing excellence with considerable future breeding value. Having already earned more than $2 million, The Next Episode has now justified his record purchase price in the most prestigious fashion, with his outstanding pedigree, explosive speed and G1 credentials placing him firmly among the nation's most valuable young stallion prospects. Second was another exciting Snitzel colt in St Gotthard, who himself cost $2.7 million as a yearling.
Gun sprinter The Next Episode (pic: Mark Gatt)
Noffke Eyes Sheza Alibi Flemington Redemption
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
Sheza Alibi could make an unexpected appearance at Flemington on Champions Day after enduring a desperately unlucky passage in Saturday's $10 million G1 Golden Eagle (1500m) at Randwick, with owner Fred Noffke eager to see his outstanding mare given another opportunity to demonstrate her exceptional ability. The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained galloper was never afforded a clear passage in the prestigious contest, remaining trapped behind runners as Skyhook and Decorum fought out the finish, leaving connections and supporters frustrated at being denied the chance to witness her trademark acceleration. As reported by Punters, Noffke believes the remarkably undemanding nature of the performance could justify an immediate return to racing, potentially in either the G1 Champions Mile (1600m) or G1 Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington next Saturday. Although the Golden Eagle had originally been intended as Sheza Alibi's final appearance of the preparation, the Queensland cattle farmer suggested the circumstances warranted reconsideration, while emphasising that the ultimate decision would rest with Moody and Coleman. "We'll survive to live another day and it will be interesting to see how everything plays out with her now because that was supposed to be her last run this preparation," Noffke said. "But because it was such an easy run I wonder if there's one more left in her next week but I'll leave that up to Peter and Katherine." The enthusiastic owner made no secret of his preference to continue the campaign, pointing out that his mare had expended remarkably little energy in a race that unfolded without her ever being able to establish momentum. "I would back her up but it would be up to Peter (Moody) because it was just so easy and she was never out of first gear." Moody's immediate post-race comments, however, suggested that an extension of the preparation remained unlikely, notwithstanding the unusual circumstances surrounding her defeat. Noffke was philosophical about the result, acknowledging that traffic problems had always represented a significant danger in a capacity field, regardless of his mare's outstanding ability. "People were asking me what the main danger is and I'd always say the 16 horse field and that's exactly what it was," he reflected. The owner even suggested that a wider barrier might ultimately have provided a better outcome than gate six, such was the difficulty his mare encountered attempting to find racing room. Nevertheless, Noffke remained immensely proud of Sheza Alibi and the extraordinary journey she had provided, describing her campaign as an amazing experience despite Saturday's disappointment. With the Golden Eagle producing a track-record performance, the frustration was compounded by the knowledge that Sheza Alibi had remained competitive without being fully extended. Whether she reappears at Flemington or heads for a well-earned spell, her luckless Randwick performance has done little to diminish the regard in which she is held by her connections.
Skyhook Soars to Golden Eagle Glory
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
Ultra reliable performer Skyhook has crowned an outstanding preparation with a courageous victory in Saturday's $10 million G1 Golden Eagle (1500m) at Randwick, providing trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou with a spectacular return on their $575,000 investment at the 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. The four-year-old son of Written Tycoon, purchased from the Arrowfield Stud draft, recorded his third victory from four appearances this campaign after displaying remarkable determination to withstand a sustained challenge from Decorum in the closing stages. As reported by Magic Millions, Skyhook's triumph vindicated a carefully constructed preparation that Ryan and Alexiou had devised following the colt's earlier G1 Golden Rose Stakes campaign, with the experienced horseman acknowledging that changes to his training methods had contributed significantly to the improvement. Ryan revealed that introducing the horse to jumping exercises before his Gr3 Hawkesbury Guineas success had helped transform his attitude, while a better understanding of his inability to tolerate excessive work or frequent racing had also proved crucial. The victory was particularly memorable for jockey Chad Schofield, who secured the coveted mount after regular rider Kerrin McEvoy incurred a suspension at Flemington the previous weekend. Schofield, fresh from winning the $20 million The Everest aboard Temped, produced another accomplished performance, allowing Skyhook to find a comfortable rhythm after initially racing outside the leader before obtaining cover when Apocalyptic improved around the field. The jockey subsequently explained that his tactical approach had been influenced by the dangerous finishing capabilities of Autumn Boy and Sheza Alibi, prompting him to control the tempo before committing his mount. Although Decorum appeared capable of overhauling Skyhook on several occasions, the winner responded determinedly to maintain his advantage. Schofield was quick to acknowledge McEvoy's contribution to the horse's development, describing the opportunity as an extraordinary privilege and paying tribute to the rider who had established such a successful partnership with the colt. Skyhook's latest achievement further enhanced the credentials of his champion sire Written Tycoon, himself a Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale graduate. Bred by Arrowfield Pastoral, Skyhook is out of the Redoute's Choice mare Madame Pauline, a three-quarter sister to Gr3 winner Anders and stakes winners Ostraka and Caffe Florian. The victory lifted his career earnings to $6,976,610 and confirmed his standing among Australia's leading four-year-olds. Ryan indicated that Skyhook would now enjoy a deserved break before returning for an autumn campaign potentially beginning with the newly elevated G1 Apollo Stakes in February, expressing confidence that the talented entire still possessed further improvement.
Wootton Basset Colt Produces Classic Masterclass
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
Stormy Marco delivered an emphatic demonstration of his class and staying potential at Flemington on Saturday, sweeping home from the rear of the field to capture the G1 Victoria Derby (2500m) and provide champion trainer Chris Waller and jockey James McDonald with another memorable triumph at Australian racing's highest level. The Wootton Bassett colt, sent out the $4.40 favourite despite drawing barrier 14, settled towards the rear before producing a devastating finishing sprint that carried him two lengths clear of $101 outsider Cold Shower, with filly Quick Finish another length and a quarter away in third. As reported by Ryan Reynolds of Racing.com, the victory was the culmination of a carefully orchestrated campaign, with Waller's stable having identified the Derby as a major objective almost from the beginning of the colt's racing career. Stable representative Charlie Duckworth explained that Stormy Marco's disappointing performance in the G1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) had done little to diminish confidence in his ability to excel over the longer Flemington journey. The colt had raced too keenly in that earlier assignment, compromising his finishing effort, but connections remained convinced that his natural acceleration would prove decisive if McDonald could persuade him to relax. Their confidence was rewarded when the champion jockey allowed Stormy Marco to drift backwards from the outside barrier, enabling him to conserve energy before bringing him to the outside in the home straight. Once balanced and presented with clear running, the colt unleashed a change of speed that immediately settled the outcome. McDonald subsequently compared the smoothness of the performance to his experiences aboard champion mare Verry Elleegant, while emphasising that Stormy Marco possessed considerably more speed than the typical staying three-year-old. Indeed, the jockey suggested the colt's natural brilliance was such that he could easily have developed into a Guineas contender, an assessment that underlined the quality of his Derby performance. Duckworth also reflected on the significance of winning a Classic that remains particularly cherished in British racing tradition, describing the achievement as an enormous thrill for the Waller stable and Hermitage Thoroughbreds ownership operation. Beyond the immediate celebrations, connections were particularly encouraged by the colt's temperament and physical qualities, Duckworth describing him as an exceptionally kind individual with a gentle disposition and considerable ability. With only one previous victory, a Hawkesbury maiden over 1400 metres, Stormy Marco entered the Derby with a modest winning record, but his decisive performance transformed his credentials and confirmed the depth of talent that Waller and his team had recognised throughout an ambitious preparation.
Vinery Stud Secures Warwoven Controlling Interest
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
High profile Hunter Valley stud farm Vinery Stud has secured a controlling interest in outstanding three-year-old colt Warwoven (Sword Of State), adding one of Australia's most exciting young stallion prospects to its future roster. The dual Group 1 winner was bred by Vinery shareholder Kia Ora Stud, which will retain an interest in the colt, with Warwoven set to stand at Vinery following his retirement from racing. Trained by Bjorn Baker, Warwoven has established himself among the leading three-year-olds of his generation, winning the G1 Golden Rose (1400m) and G1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) during a remarkable spring campaign. He became the first horse to complete the Gr2 Run To The Rose (1200m), Golden Rose and Caulfield Guineas treble, demonstrating the tactical speed, acceleration and stamina that have made him such an attractive stallion prospect. Purchased for $380,000 as a yearling, Warwoven is from the first crop of Snitzel's G1-winning son Sword Of State and is out of the Gr2-winning Makfi mare Needle And Thread. He emerged as a talented juvenile with impressive victories at Randwick and Eagle Farm before finishing sixth in the Golden Slipper, having started third favourite from a wide barrier. His spring performances have reinforced his standing, with a Timeform rating of 123 in the Golden Rose matching the highest recorded in the race over the past decade, alongside Beiwacht and Bivouac. Warwoven also recorded the fastest winning time in both the Golden Rose and Caulfield Guineas. Baker believes the colt possesses the physical attributes and temperament required to develop into an exceptional racehorse. "I've been fortunate to train some outstanding horses, but Warwoven is something different. It's rare to find a colt with this much speed, strength and tenacity who also has the mind to handle it. He has real presence, what I'd call mana, and I simply cannot fault him physically," Baker said. "Watching him range up wide and kick clear in the Caulfield Guineas, his second Group 1 in a month, was really something special. I fully expect him to build on his record in the autumn, and I believe we've only seen the start of what he can do."
Ohukia Graduates Strengthen Karaka Appeal
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
A pair of promising Group 1 contenders has provided a timely advertisement for Ohukia Lodge ahead of New Zealand Bloodstock's Ready to Run Sale at Karaka on November 18 and 19, with the accomplished preparation operation preparing another quality draft of 21 two-year-olds for the prestigious auction. Operated by Jamie and Chanel Beatson, Ohukia Lodge has established itself among the sale's most successful vendors, and the emergence of Cignetti and System Of Play from its 2025 offering has further enhanced its reputation for producing talented young racehorses. As highlighted by New Zealand Bloodstock, Cignetti, a son of Super Seth purchased for $220,000 by Busuttin Racing, was among the contenders for Saturday's $3 million G1 Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington following encouraging performances in the Listed Super Impose Stakes (1800m) and Gr3 Caulfield Classic (2000m), finishing third in both. The colt had accumulated A$96,150 from six appearances, including one victory and four placings, before his Derby assignment. His fellow graduate System Of Play, purchased for $480,000 by Te Akau Racing principal Sir David Ellis, has also demonstrated considerable promise, winning twice from three appearances and emerging among the leading prospects for the $700,000 G1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on November 14. Beatson expressed satisfaction with the progress of both horses, recalling their attractive physical qualities, cooperative temperaments and strong appeal to buyers during last year's sale. The operation sold 16 horses for $3.57 million in 2025, averaging $222,969, continuing an outstanding sequence that included three consecutive second-place finishes on the vendors' aggregate table between 2022 and 2024. Its previous graduates include G1 New Zealand Derby winner Vin De Dance, Gr2 Wellington Guineas winner Gold Bracelet, dual G1 placegetter Planet Red and Listed winner Dad And Dave. This year's draft represents an extensive selection of established and emerging stallions, including Savabeel, Hello Youmzain, Super Seth, Toronado, The Autumn Sun, Hellbent, Pierata and All Too Hard. Beatson identified the All Too Hard colt catalogued as Lot 132 among his leading prospects, while also expressing enthusiasm for representatives of The Autumn Sun, Toronado and Street Boss. Another particularly appealing offering is Lot 45, a Savabeel colt out of Starvoia, making him a full-brother to G1 winner Skew Wiff. The youngster impressed during the breeze-up sessions and is expected to attract considerable attention from prospective buyers. With the stable's current graduates continuing to compete at the highest level, Ohukia Lodge approaches another Karaka sale with strong credentials and considerable confidence in the quality of its latest consignment.
Hermitage Celebrates Three-State Success
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
Few ownership operations could hope to experience a more memorable afternoon than Hermitage Thoroughbreds enjoyed on Saturday, when the racing interests of Eugene and Karen Chuang celebrated four winners across three states, including two outstanding Group 1 victories at Flemington. The remarkable sequence included Stormy Marco's emphatic success in the Gr1 Victoria Derby (2500m) and Lady Shenandoah's commanding performance in the Gr1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m), both prepared by champion trainer Chris Waller and ridden by James McDonald. Completing the extraordinary afternoon were Columbus, successful in a Benchmark 78 contest at Randwick, and Your Attitude, winner of a three-year-old handicap over 2020 metres at Doomben. The scale of the achievement was not lost on Hermitage racing manager Shannon Clarke, who expressed his delight in comments reported by Trent Masenhelder of racing.com, describing the achievement as an almost unbelievable day for an ownership operation already accustomed to competing at the highest level. Particularly satisfying was the performance of Lady Shenandoah, whose latest victory represented the fifth G1 success of her career and followed another outstanding performance in the Gr1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Flemington on October 10, when she successfully carried 58 kilograms. The five-year-old has now accumulated seven career victories and approximately $5.6 million in earnings, establishing herself among the outstanding mares of her generation. Stormy Marco's Derby triumph, meanwhile, provided Hermitage with its first success in the prestigious three-year-old Classic and demonstrated the continued development of a colt whose career had begun with a maiden victory over 1400 metres at Hawkesbury on May 2. By Wootton Bassett, Stormy Marco had managed only that solitary victory in seven appearances leading into Saturday's assignment, yet Waller's patient preparation and McDonald's exceptional horsemanship combined to produce a performance that belied his relatively modest record. Clarke described the colt as a favourite around the stable, highlighting his affectionate temperament and unusual habit of biting his lips. The Derby success added another important achievement to an ownership portfolio already associated with such outstanding performers as The Autumn Sun, Autumn Glow, Egg Tart, Tron Bolt and September Run. For the Chuang family, whose investment in Australian thoroughbred racing has produced an enviable collection of elite performers, Saturday's results represented more than another successful afternoon. They provided a striking demonstration of the breadth of their racing interests, the quality of their bloodstock and the strength of the professional relationships underpinning an operation capable of celebrating major victories at multiple venues on the same afternoon.
Stormy Marco was one of two Gr1 winners for Hermitage (pic: Mark Gatt)
Godolphin Leads Quality Inglis Digital Catalogue
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
An eight-strong Godolphin consignment, accomplished race mare Wrote To Arataki and valuable ownership interests in leading stallions and G1 performers headline an attractive catalogue of 262 lots assembled for the Inglis Digital November (Early) Online Sale, with bidding scheduled to conclude on Wednesday, November 4. The Godolphin draft, comprising eight three-year-olds including two fillies, will open the auction as Lots 1–8 and follows previous offerings from the international racing operation that subsequently produced stakes winners Sandpaper, Barber and Alegron, together with successful Hong Kong performers Pegasi and Blue Illusion. As detailed by Inglis, considerable attention is also expected to surround Wrote To Arataki, a durable and talented mare whose four Group victories and earnings exceeding $930,000 make her an appealing proposition for both racing and breeding interests. A granddaughter of High Chaparral, she offers prospective purchasers the flexibility of continuing her racing career or pursuing a future broodmare career. Another notable offering is Klocke, a lightly raced three-year-old son of Zoustar prepared by Chris Waller, whose stakes placing as a juvenile and Hong Kong rating of 67 could attract substantial interest from domestic and international buyers. Particularly significant among the breeding investments is a share in Ole Kirk, the outstanding young stallion whose early progeny include G1 Thousand Guineas winner Ole Dancer and Gr3 Gimcrack Stakes winner Shraddha. Fully booked for the 2026 breeding season at $110,000, Ole Kirk has already produced yearlings selling for as much as $1 million, reinforcing his commercial appeal. A share in fellow stallion Wild Ruler will also be offered, providing another opportunity to participate in an emerging sire whose first crop has produced multiple stakes winners. Racing ownership opportunities include a five per cent interest in G1 Australian Guineas winner Feroce, whose earnings exceed $1.6 million, together with four 2.5 per cent shares in Welcometotheshow, recently third behind Lady Shenandoah in the G1 Toorak Handicap and destined for the $2 million Gr3 Five Diamonds. Additional offerings include metropolitan winner Agita, promising juveniles Invincible Son and Invincible Woman, and valuable broodmare prospects Mrs Boxall, New York Scandal, Smooth Landing and So Enchanting. The catalogue comprises 135 racehorses, 74 racehorse shares, 32 broodmares, 15 yearlings, three two-year-olds, two stallion shares and one unraced offering. Bennett Racing heads the vendor representation with 22 entries, while established supporters include Vinery, Ciaron Maher, Chris Waller, Kris Lees and Ryan/Alexiou Racing. With breeding opportunities, proven performers and emerging racing prospects available across multiple investment levels, the auction promises another competitive conclusion when the final countdown begins at 10am on Wednesday.
Sovereignty Reigns as O'Brien Rewrites BC History
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
Godolphin's Sovereignty (Into Mischief) delivered the crowning performance of the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland, winning the US$7 million G1 Breeders' Cup Classic (2000m) as Aidan O'Brien, Ryan Moore and Japan's formidable racing industry provided further international highlights across two days of championship racing. Trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Junior Alvarado, Sovereignty returned to the championships he had missed through illness in 2025 and produced a commanding performance to defeat The Puma and stablemate Knightsbridge. The four-year-old, already celebrated for his Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes and Travers Stakes victories the previous season, swept past his rivals in the straight, while defending champion Forever Young finished fifth. O'Brien emerged as the meeting's most successful trainer with three victories, extending his record Breeders' Cup tally to 24. His outstanding weekend began on Friday when Sun Goddess (Sioux Nation) dominated the G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (1600m), defeating Green Empress by three lengths to register her sixth consecutive victory. The Ballydoyle maestro followed with Haffner (Justify) in the G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (1600m), before Benvenuto Cellini (Frankel) completed the treble in Saturday's US$5 million G1 Breeders' Cup Turf (2400m). Moore produced a superb tactical ride aboard the Irish Derby winner, weaving through traffic before accelerating past Map Of Stars and Diamond Necklace. The success also brought O'Brien's worldwide Group/Grade 1 tally for 2026 to 28, equalling his previous annual record. Japan maintained its remarkable international momentum through T O Elvis (Volatile), who produced a powerful late finish under Ryusei Sakai to capture the US$2 million G1 Breeders' Cup Sprint (1200m). Trained by Daisuke Takayanagi, the Kentucky-bred colt overhauled favourite Englishman to register his sixth consecutive victory. An emotional success came in the G1 Breeders' Cup Mile (1600m), where Deterministic (Liam's Map) defeated defending champion Notable Speech for Miguel Clement. The victory marked a significant milestone for the young trainer, who inherited the stable following the death of his father, internationally respected horseman Christophe Clement. Kendrick Carmouche was aboard the winner. Among the other Saturday highlights, Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro) confirmed her outstanding versatility with victory in the G1 Breeders' Cup Distaff (1800m), giving trainer Mark Casse and jockey Jose Ortiz another major success. Chad Brown collected a double through Ways And Means (Practical Joke), an emphatic winner of the G1 Filly & Mare Sprint (1400m), and Kathynmarissa (American Pharoah), who prevailed in the G1 Filly & Mare Turf (1900m). Brad Cox's Further Ado (Gun Runner) edged Owen Almighty in a thrilling photo finish to the G1 Dirt Mile (1600m), while Wesley Ward's brilliant sprinter Bacio (Maclean's Music) added the G1 Turf Sprint (1100m) to his earlier Nunthorpe Stakes triumph at York. Friday's juvenile programme also produced notable successes for Bob Baffert, whose unbeaten Hughes (Into Mischief) claimed the G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (1700m), and Brendan Walsh, who celebrated his first Breeders' Cup victory with Emphatic (Nyquist) in the Juvenile Fillies. British trainer George Boughey and jockey Billy Loughnane shared their first championship success when Libertango (No Nay Never) captured the Juvenile Turf Sprint. Across 14 Grade 1 races, the championships again demonstrated the extraordinary international reach of thoroughbred racing, with American dirt specialists, European turf performers and Japanese challengers sharing the spotlight at Keeneland.
Full 2026 US Breeders' Cup G1 Results
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
Below is a complete list of the fourteen G1 Breeders' Cup race results held over the weekend, including each winner's sire in brackets:
G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint: Libertango (No Nay Never); second Hell Of A Spin; third Mussab.
G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies: Emphatic (Nyquist); second Miss Monica; third Manuka Honey.
G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf: Sun Goddess (Sioux Nation); second Green Empress; third Curracloe.
G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile: Hughes (Into Mischief); second American History; third Salahudin.
G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf: Haffner (Justify); second Folsom Blues; third Avec Toi.
G1 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint: Ways And Means (Practical Joke); second Foie Gras; third Explora.
G1 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint: Bacio (Maclean's Music); second Cy Fair; third Starlust.
G1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile: Further Ado (Gun Runner); second Owen Almighty; third Full Serrano.
G1 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf: Kathynmarissa (American Pharoah); second Gimme A Nother; third Jancis.
G1 Breeders' Cup Sprint: T O Elvis (Volatile); second Englishman; third Liam Smith.
G1 Breeders' Cup Mile: Deterministic (Liam's Map); second Notable Speech; third Lake Forest.
G1 Breeders' Cup Distaff: Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro); second Fully Subscribed; third Measure.
G1 Breeders' Cup Turf: Benvenuto Cellini (Frankel); second Map Of Stars; third Diamond Necklace.
G1 Breeders' Cup Classic: Sovereignty (Into Mischief); second The Puma; third Knightsbridge.
The Next Episode Wins Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stks
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
Track: Flemington
Race: Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m)
Winner: The Next Episode (Snitzel-Humma Humma, by Denman)
Placings: 2nd: St Gotthard, 3rd: Mbube
Stallion: Snitzel (Redoute's Choice-Snippets' Lass, by Snippets)
Stud Farm: Arrowfield Stud, NSW
Winner's Race Record: 6 starts: 4 wins, 1 placing
Sales Details: $2,800,000, 2025 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Vendor: Widden Stud
Stormy Marco Wins Gr1 Victoria Derby
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
Track: Flemington
Race: Gr1 Howden Victoria Derby (2500m)
Winner: Stormy Marco (Wootton Bassett-Rose Memory, by Elusive City)
Placings: 2nd: Cold Shower, 3rd: Quick Finish
Stallion: Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj-Balladonia, by Primo Dominie)
Stud Farm: Coolmore Stud, NSW
Winner's Race Record: 7 starts: 1 win, 2 placings
Sales Details: Sold twice — $70,000, 2024 Inglis Great Southern Weanling Sale; subsequently resold for $300,000, 2025 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, Vendor: Coolmore Stud
Lady Shenandoah Wins Gr1 Empire Rose Stakes
Weekend, 2nd November 2026
Track: Flemington
Race: Gr1 TAB Empire Rose Stakes (1600m)
Winner: Lady Shenandoah (Snitzel-Star Pupil, by Starcraft)
Placings: 2nd: Concord Connie, 3rd: Idle Flyer
Stallion: Snitzel (Redoute's Choice-Snippets' Lass, by Snippets)
