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Torture bears watching in Karaka Millions

Torture (Ethan Brown) defeating stablemate Free Flying (Michael Dee) to win the Listed Magic Millions Debutant Stakes (1,000m) at her first start at Caulfield on Oct 15, 2025. 
PHOTO:  Racing Photos
Torture (Ethan Brown) defeating stablemate Free Flying (Michael Dee) to win the Listed Magic Millions Debutant Stakes (1,000m) at her first start at Caulfield on Oct 15, 2025. 
PHOTO:  Racing Photos

Lim set for a Happy weekend

Rosario on the prowl for second Custodian

Ameerat Alzamaan (Silvestre de Sousa) winning the domestic Group 2 Prince Sultan Ben Abdulaziz Cup (2,000m) at King Abdulaziz racecourse in Riyadh on Dec 26, 2025. The Sami Alharabi-trained six-time winner will bid for more success under Joel Rosario in the Group 3 The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (1,800m) at the same track on Jan 17.
Ameerat Alzamaan (Silvestre de Sousa) winning the domestic Group 2 Prince Sultan Ben Abdulaziz Cup (2,000m) at King Abdulaziz racecourse in Riyadh on Dec 26, 2025. The Sami Alharabi-trained six-time winner will bid for more success under Joel Rosario in the Group 3 The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (1,800m) at the same track on Jan 17.

Itchintogo with 7-day back-up

Itichintogo - The Tony Gollan-trained Itichintogo (Ryan Maloney) cruising to an easy win in the Gold Nugget (1,100m) at the Gold Coast on Jan 10.

PHOTO: Racing Queensland
Itichintogo - The Tony Gollan-trained Itichintogo (Ryan Maloney) cruising to an easy win in the Gold Nugget (1,100m) at the Gold Coast on Jan 10.

PHOTO: Racing Queensland

Abu Dhabi ready to shine in its new Gold Cup glory

Cicero's Gift (Jason Watson) scoring an 100-1 upset in the Group 1 Qyeen Elizabeth II Stakes (1,600m) at Ascot on Oct 18. The Charlie Hills-trained Muhaarar six-year-old has been entered for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Gold Cup (1,600m) on Feb 7.
Cicero's Gift (Jason Watson) scoring an 100-1 upset in the Group 1 Qyeen Elizabeth II Stakes (1,600m) at Ascot on Oct 18. The Charlie Hills-trained Muhaarar six-year-old has been entered for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Gold Cup (1,600m) on Feb 7.

Team Munce all Zipped and ready for Magic Millions

poster12 - Poster Girl (Martin Harley) opening her account in the Magic Millions Rising Stars 3&4YO F&M Plate (1,300m) at the Gold Coast on Jan  10. The Alabama Express mare will be one of two Chris and Corey Munce runners in the Magic Millions Fillies and Mares (1,300m) on Jan 17. 

PHOTO: Sky Racing World
poster12 - Poster Girl (Martin Harley) opening her account in the Magic Millions Rising Stars 3&4YO F&M Plate (1,300m) at the Gold Coast on Jan  10. The Alabama Express mare will be one of two Chris and Corey Munce runners in the Magic Millions Fillies and Mares (1,300m) on Jan 17. 

PHOTO: Sky Racing World

The Real Prince becomes King

Jockey Craig Zackey planting a kiss on The Real Prince's muzzle after the pair combined to land the Grade 1 King's Plate (1,600m) at Kenilworth on Jan 10.
Jockey Craig Zackey planting a kiss on The Real Prince's muzzle after the pair combined to land the Grade 1 King's Plate (1,600m) at Kenilworth on Jan 10.

Al Khalediah gang-tackle S$1.9 million Arabian feature

Divine Dot in Geelong hot spot

The John McArdle-trained and homebred Divine Dot (Jett Stanley) recording an easy win on debut in a 2YO Maiden (1,200m) at Mornington on Dec 23.
The John McArdle-trained and homebred Divine Dot (Jett Stanley) recording an easy win on debut in a 2YO Maiden (1,200m) at Mornington on Dec 23.

Dubai G1 winners usher in New Year

Dark Saffron (Connor Beasley) blitzing his rivals in the Emirates Airline (1,200m) at Meydan on Nov 7, 2025. The Group 1 winner then ran last in the Listed Al Garhoud Sprint (1,200m) on Dec 5, 2025, but will aim to bounce back in the Group 3 Dubawi Stakes (1,200m) at Meydan on Jan 2, 2026.
Dark Saffron (Connor Beasley) blitzing his rivals in the Emirates Airline (1,200m) at Meydan on Nov 7, 2025. The Group 1 winner then ran last in the Listed Al Garhoud Sprint (1,200m) on Dec 5, 2025, but will aim to bounce back in the Group 3 Dubawi Stakes (1,200m) at Meydan on Jan 2, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.