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Kids Foundation 11th - 17th May 2026 In May 2026, the spirit of endurance, compassion, and community will be on full display as riders gather for the Tour d Horse Kids Foundation Ride 2026, taking place from the 11th to the 17th. Among those dedicating their time and energy to this meaningful cause is Sascha Watson, whose presence throughout the entire week reflects a deep commitment not only to the ride itself, but to the children it supports. The Tour d Horse is more than

Estijaab dam of Ertijaaj winning 2018 Golden Slipper Ertijaaj announced herself as a mare of significant promise at Caulfield on Wednesday, delivering a breakthrough performance for champion trainer Chris Waller and her high-profile ownership team of Emirates Park and Nasser Lootah. The British-bred four-year-old, a daughter of Night of Thunder, arrived in Australia with quiet credentials but an intriguing pedigree. Bred by Emirates Park and out of Golden Slipper heroine Esti

Marhoona wins G1 Galaxy Stakes Star filly Marhoona has etched her name into Australian racing folklore, storming to victory in the Group 1 The Galaxy at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on 21 March 2026—exactly one year after her Golden Slipper heroics. Twelve months on from claiming the world’s richest race for two-year-olds, Marhoona returned to the same stage and delivered again, producing a gritty late surge to capture the $1 million sprint in a thrilling finish. Trained by Mi

Lot 420 I Am Immortal x Tuskar Brook Filly at Inglis Melbourne Emirates Park has added three exciting young prospects to its racing and breeding portfolio following a successful buying spree at the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale . Held annually at Oaklands Junction in Victoria, the prestigious auction is renowned for producing elite racehorses and future Group 1 winners. Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale The sale consistently attracts buyers from across Australia

Agrarian Girl winning Lonhro Plate (L) at Randwick Agrarian Girl announced herself as a filly of serious promise with a courageous victory in the Listed Darley Lonhro Plate (1000m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday, digging deep to score on debut against a quality field of two-year-olds. Trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott and ridden with confidence by Winona Costin , the daughter of Tassort showed maturity beyond her experience. After jumping cleanly, Agrarian Girl set

Scrumptios winning at Canterbury Scrumptious Shines at Canterbury on 30 January 2026 Canterbury, NSW — Talented filly Scrumptious delivered an impressive victory at Canterbury on Friday, 30 January 2026 , stamping herself as a rising star with a strong performance over 1250 metres . Prepared by leading trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott and ridden with confidence by Tim Clark , Scrumptious settled beautifully throughout the race before producing a powerful turn of foo

On Monday, 26 January 2026 , at Warwick Farm Racecourse in New South Wales, Australia , the talented thoroughbred Nazwah delivered a standout performance to claim victory in Race 8, the Asahi Super Dry Handicap (BM72) over 1000 metres — a highlight on a competitive Australia Day race card. A Fine Display in the Asahi Super Dry Handicap The race was contested on a Good 4 turf track , with a strong field of three-year-old and older runners vying for the $65,000 purse. In a th

Toorak Jewel In a stunning start to her racing career, Toorak Jewel announced herself as one of the season’s most exciting juvenile prospects with a commanding win in The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions The Debut 2YO Plate at the Gold Coast Turf Club on Saturday. The $500,000 feature for unraced two-year-olds saw the well-bred filly deliver a breathtaking performance on debut, leaving a strong impression on both connections and punters alike. Purchased for just $36,000 by o

Santa Fe Gold. Lexington, Kentucky — November 2025 — Emirates Park Stud has further enhanced its international breeding portfolio with the purchase of three well-bred broodmares at the prestigious Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale , continuing its commitment to sourcing elite female lines from the world’s leading markets. The acquisitions were secured by Bryan Carlson on behalf of Emirates Park and include Santa Fe Gold (by Fast Anna) , Day Drama (by Midshipman) and

Marhoona , the sensational two-year-old filly who captured hearts with her performance throughout the 2024–25 racing season, has been officially crowned Australian Champion Two-Year-Old at the prestigious Australian Racehorse of the Year Awards. The title acknowledges her extraordinary campaign that culminated in a historic victory in the 2025 Group 1 Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill Gardens — the world’s richest juvenile race — and highlighted her as the standout juvenile

Rosehill Gardens, NSW — March 22, 2025 In one of the most memorable editions of Australia’s richest juvenile race, Marhoona delivered a stunning performance to win the 2025 Golden Slipper Stakes (Group 1, $5 million) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Trained by Michael Freedman and ridden with precision by Victorian jockey Damian Lane , the Snitzel-bred filly surged to the lead in the home straight and held on strongly to defeat Wodeton by a narrow margin, with Tempted f