Zoustar - New Winner

The 2026 NZB National Yearling Sales (January 25-29) offers buyers the cream of the New Zealand crop and in the weeks leading up to the sale we’ll go looking for pedigrees of interest for a myriad of reasons.

A full sister to Group I winner Mizzy, Dorrington Farm’s homebred filly She’s Got Pizzazz lifted her worth immeasurably when claiming her first Black Type win at Caulfield on Saturday in the Listed MRC Twilight Glow Stakes (1400m).

Patience, a diminishing commodity in the modern environment, remains a key marker for Raumati couple Christopher and Susanna Grace, two of New Zealand racing’s longest serving and most successful participants.

I am someone that lives their life in a horse obsessed bubble. I can tell you anything you want to know about racing and thoroughbreds, but as to what happens in the wider world, I’m happy to leave others to commentate on that, but not in this case.

Racing NSW today announced the appointment of an Administrator to conduct the affairs of the Australian Turf Club (ATC).

Yes Yes Yes has been in hot form in the past week with seven winners in the past seven days including four metropolitan winners.

Rich Hill Stud graduates made their marks on the domestic and away fronts at the weekend with a trio of winners more than capable of adding black type honours to their records.

Cranbourne trainer Gavin Bedggood will spend Christmas on this side of the Tasman as he prepares his Group Three winner Kingswood for Group One action at Ellerslie on Boxing Day.

Hong Kong champion Voyage Bubble (Deep Field) added another elite chapter to his extraordinary season on Sunday, producing a courageous performance to claim a second consecutive G1 Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin, further cementing his status as one of the great racehorses of the modern era.

A fresh approach will be key to She’s A Dealer’s bid for higher honours during her summer preparation.