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Brand Ambassador Announcement: Stridyl Launches Partnership with Racing Luminary, Rachel King

Stridyl, A Racehorse Ownership Marketplace and community is thrilled to announce a dynamic addition to its family. We are proud to welcome Rachel King, one of Australia’s leading riders, as the newest face of Stridyl.  About Rac...

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TSHA National Titles

  Stridyl were privileged to partner with Kick Up For Racing and TTR to sponsor a maiden team in the Thoroughbred Sport Horse National Titles last weekend. The Thoroughbred Sport Horse Association (TSHA) National Titles have been ...

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‘I might have been lost to the industry’: Everest winner Pride pays tribute to master Size

Joe Pride has always been compared to his former boss but after hitting the heights of his Everest success on Saturday, the trainer paid tribute to the ‘push’ from John Size that made it all possible. There was something very John Si...

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The strength of syndication

The evolution of Syndication has taken Australia by storm. British racing has a prestige that is hard to match. It's one of the longest-established countries to host racing and it's the third most-watched sport behind soccer and rugby. B...

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Racing in the country

  Australia is renowned for its vibrant horse racing culture. With events like the Melbourne Cup, The Everest and the Golden Slipper capturing the nation's attention. While these prestigious races are the jewels in the crown...

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2024 Golden Slipper a thrilling upset!

The 2024 Golden Slipper undoubtedly delivered a thrilling upset! With the surprise for both spectators and the trainers, as  the unsuspecting Lady of Camelot surged through the field to claim victory. The filly, sired by Written Tycoon and...

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Debunking the myth that 2YO racehorses don’t go on to have successful race careers.

With the Golden Slipper being run this weekend, it's easy to believe that it is the pinnacle of racing. Nonetheless, many talented horses, despite not winning the Slipper, have gone on to enjoy successful careers. The myth that 2-year-ol...

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Blue Diamonds, Black Opals and Golden Slippers.

Setting the stage The recent Black Opal and Blue Diamond races have injected excitement into the Golden Slipper field, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown. As such, these races showcase exceptional thoroughbreds and provide valuable...

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Sourcing winners and where they come from.

Navigating the purchasing process of a thoroughbred yearling can be complex, especially when aiming to identify a potential future champion. Decoding the process and sourcing winners and where they come from is key in maximising the chances...

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The importance of broodmare sires and what role they play.

When you think of two-year-old racehorses in Australia, you immediately think of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. Their current success this season has been somewhat of a juggernaut operation, with horses winning weekend after weekend. How a...

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Press Release: Racing Queensland x Stridyl Collaboration

STRIDYL UNVEILS INITIATIVE WITH RACING QUEENSLAND TO FACILITATE THE SALE OF MAGIC MILLIONS PURCHASES FOR QUEENSLAND TRAINERS AND SYNDICATORS Sydney, 9th January 2024 – In a move poised to improve the landscape of thoroughbred owner...

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How the HKJC International Races reflect trends in the Australian breeding scene

The main purpose of this analysis is to ascertain whether Australian-bred horses perform relatively better over different distances. The HKJC International races, spread across four distinct distances on the same day and at the same G1 leve...

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Notable moments of 2023

  As the year comes to an end, we take a look at some notable moments of 2023 Ozzmosis [caption id="attachment_7254" align="alignnone" width="300"] Photo: Racing Victoria[/caption] Not only has he trained on as a three-...

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Rachel King at Happy Valley

   Stridyl Ambassador Jockey Rachel King has touched down in Happy Valley. Rachel King has been selected to represent Australia in Hong Kong tonight in the Longines International Jockeys' Championship. Four pinnacle races de...

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Brand Ambassador Announcement: Stridyl Launches Partnership with Racing Luminary, Rachel King

Stridyl, A Racehorse Ownership Marketplace and community is thrilled to announce a dynamic addition to its family. We are proud to welcome Rachel King, one of Australia’s leading riders, as the newest face of Stridyl.  About Rac...

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TSHA National Titles

  Stridyl were privileged to partner with Kick Up For Racing and TTR to sponsor a maiden team in the Thoroughbred Sport Horse National Titles last weekend. The Thoroughbred Sport Horse Association (TSHA) National Titles have been ...

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Is there a champion in this year’s Mile Championship?

The JRA’s mile division has been open this year, but could a candidate emerge at Kyoto on Sunday to challenge the absent Songline for the champion miler title. Japan’s autumn season continues apace this weekend with the G1 Mile Cha...

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What’s the price of a Group 1 runner?

The Group 1 dream is infectious. Spring Racing has delivered. We've seen some sensational results. But how do you become involved in these results? How do you become a part of a dream to own a Group 1 horse? You buy it. Whether it b...

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COMMENT: ‘PVL’, ‘EB’ and parimutuel benefit

Could the mutual benefits of 'World Pool' finally bring together two of global racing's most influential figures? If we were to put together a ‘power rankings’ of horse racing’s most influential figures, then Hong Kong Jockey Club bo...

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Cox Plate joy was indescribable, but Shum has moved on

Romantic Warrior’s Cox Plate victory at Moonee Valley was the first major in Australia for a Hong Kong horse, but the champ is back at Sha Tin and the focus now falls on the Hong Kong Cup. Danny Shum is a pragmatic man and the trainer ha...

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The Cox Plate: Where Racing Legends Gallop into Immortality

Among the plethora of prestigious horse races, the Cox Plate stands as a beacon of excellence. Attracting the finest thoroughbreds and capturing the hearts of racing enthusiasts worldwide. Established in 1922, the Cox Plate has earned ...

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‘I might have been lost to the industry’: Everest winner Pride pays tribute to master Size

Joe Pride has always been compared to his former boss but after hitting the heights of his Everest success on Saturday, the trainer paid tribute to the ‘push’ from John Size that made it all possible. There was something very John Si...

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The strength of syndication

The evolution of Syndication has taken Australia by storm. British racing has a prestige that is hard to match. It's one of the longest-established countries to host racing and it's the third most-watched sport behind soccer and rugby. B...

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Phenomenal athletes’: Aussie fitness trainer in awe of jockeys

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has answered the call for more professional support for its riders and top fitness trainer Trent Langlands has been in town working with the city’s jockeys. Strength and conditioning guru Trent Langlands works...

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Exclusive Stable Tour

Join us as we delve into the world of top-tier horse racing with renowned trainer Annabel Neasham. Get an exclusive peek into her stables, where she oversees a remarkable string of talented 2-year-olds. In this interview, Annabel shares her...

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Stridyl is on a mission

Stridyl is on a mission to make ownership possible for everyone. It’s fair to say we’ve gotten to know some of the biggest names in racing. Over that time we've heard all sorts of interesting and insightful stories – stories and k...

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A Giant-Size Legacy

Often emulated, but rarely bettered, master horseman John Size will start the 2022-23 season standing alone with 12 trainers’ championships and has reshaped an entire jurisdiction’s training methods. When the lean new trainer strolled ...

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Annabel is backing Dubious

      Stridyl has been working hard to create new, informative content for our visitors. We spent some time with Annabel Neasham while filming at her Warwick Farm stable yesterday. One thing that caught our e...

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Racing in the country

  Australia is renowned for its vibrant horse racing culture. With events like the Melbourne Cup, The Everest and the Golden Slipper capturing the nation's attention. While these prestigious races are the jewels in the crown...

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Changing Of the Guard

  Horse Racing. Where champions are born and legends are made. This week we have seen two of Australia's best sprinters hang up their race plates and start their retirement. Both Nature Strip and Eduardo earned the adorat...

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Memsie Stakes

The Memsie Stakes, an annual 1400m sprint race held at the renowned Caulfield Racecourse, holds a prestigious position within the Australian horse racing calendar. There have only been a handful of occasions the race was held elsewhere. In ...

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Great Value Spring Contenders

  We take a look at  great value Spring Carnival contenders. Our friends and podcast creators at The Mock Sports have given us an insight into their best bets this spring. Have a gander and let us know what you th...

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Frankie’s Finale: Fulfilling A Life Long Dream

In the racing world, Frankie Dettori is quite the household name. Known for a very successful career and his signature flying dismount after they've won. He has become one of the most successful jockeys of our time. His career has taken him...

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Raiders to Dazzle At The Spring Carnival

The Victorian Spring Carnival kicks off at the start of next month, and this year's nominations have been nothing short of spectacular. We will see the running of races such as the Group 1 Caulfield Cup, Group 1 Ladbrokes Cox Plate,...

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Stallions In Focus

Following our blog last week, we will look at the top 10 stallions list and who we think will make it in the new season. We will be looking at the standouts on the list specifically those who were top two-year-old sires.   ...

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Season Wrap Up

As we near the end of the 2022/2023 season we will look back at some of the highlight two-year-olds. We will take a look at some key features in regard to pedigree, training, and ability. We will also look at the ones we suspect wil...

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New Season, New Crop (Part 2)

As the new season is upon us, we take another look at first-season sires we think are worth looking out for as their offspring prepare to grace the track for the first time. Blue Point You can’t help but be excited to ...

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New Season, New Crop

We are not far from the Spring carnival, which also signals the start of a new breeding season. There have been some fantastic progeny going through the sales ring. Some of these will have their first starts during the Spring period...

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Geared For Success

There are many important elements to training and preparing a horse for the races. For example, a trainer, track rider, jockey, and stable hands to get the best out of your horse. Another important factor is the type of gear your ho...

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Aussie’s At 2023 London Goffs Sale 2023: Unearthing Equine Gems

Last week we saw the Goffs Sale take place in London for 2023. This sale saw 11 of the 21 lots sold with the highest lot selling for £1,100,000.00 ($2,096,853.28 AUD). This year many Australians were present with many racing figure...

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Annabel Neasham: Galloping To Success

We are excited to have Group 1 winning trainer Annabel Neasham join our Stridyl Ownership Marketplace. While she needs no introduction to the racing world, she has recently hit some amazing milestones for a young trainer. She also h...

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Get To Know: Jack Pilkington

  This week I had the privilege of speaking with a new addition to the Stridyl Marketplace, Jack Pilkington. Jack has recently taken out his trainer's license and has two exciting prospects in his Hawkesbury-based stable. I ...

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Racing To New Heights: Think About It In The Everest

This week saw another Everest contender announced. The Joe Pride-trained Think About It was selected for Newgate Farm's slot. Newgate has only recently taken over the majority of the slot from Greg and Barbara Ingham of GPI Racing. ...

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Beyond The Finish Line: The Stories Behind 2023’s Group 1 Winners

We are mid-way through 2023 and have already had some exciting races run and won. Currently, there have been 40 Group 1 races so far, showcasing some new up-and-coming talent. We will look back at a few stars we have seen this year ...

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Stridyl On Tour: UK Edition

Next Stop... Royal Ascot Stridyl are delighted to be heading back to the UK and can't wait to showcase some of Australia's best chances at Royal Ascot! The team will be traveling between Lambourn and Newmarket. We will be keeping o...

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Racing Rundown: Spirit Of Boom Classic

Racing Rundown The Queensland Racing Carnival is in full swing offering some of Queensland's best racing, particularly for the juveniles. Last Saturday marked the running of the Spirit Of Boom Classic, effectively showcasing more o...

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The residual value of mares

The residual value of mares   Owning a commercial stallion is the equivalent of owning prime real estate in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. The chances of executing that are somewhat small. However, the chances of achieving a broodmare d...

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Royal Ascot Bound

Royal Ascot Bound With the Autumn Carnival in the rearview mirror, we look ahead at one of the most exciting racing carnivals in the Northern Hemisphere. You will be pleased to know that Stridyl will again be present in the UK for the B...

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What a week for Darby Racing

What a week It wasn't an easy feat, taking a horse all the way to Western Australia to claim their richest race. But that's just what Darby Racing did. After undergoing a permanent gear change, we will most likely see Overpass race on i...

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Stridyl’s Marketplace is now live!

We are live! We are delighted to announce Stridyl's Marketplace is now live. After many months of building, researching, and designing, our Marketplace has come to life. With a strong resolve to make racing engaging, fun and accessible f...

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Paddock To Post Yearlings sell at Magic Millions.

Not only January is one of the most exciting months for breeders, bloodstock agents, and trainers alike. It was also a monumental time for Stridyl as two of our foals featured in our Paddock to Post documentary, sold at the Magic Millio...

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Meet Our Team

Introducing our Managing Director David Rorison I am originally from Greenock, a small town on the West coast of Scotland, known for once being a busy shipbuilding area until the late 1980s with very lit...

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WHO WILL WIN THE WINX STAKES?

SATURDAY, 20TH AUGUST 2022 Track: Royal Randwick Racecourse Distance: 1400M Conditions: Weight-for Age Class: Group 1 Prize money: A$750,000 The Winx Stakes is the first Group 1 in the Australian racing calendar and is ...

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Escaping Europe

WELWAL Al Shaqab’s French racing manager Rupert Pritchard-Gordon has announced the departure of the three-year-old Shalaa colt, Welwal, to Australia. The colt will migrate from leading French trainer Jean-Claude Roug...

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Highlights from the 2021-22 Australian racing season

The 2022-2023 Australian racing season has just kicked off and having touched on some notable changes and events to look forward to this year in last week’s edition, I would now like to relive and pinpoint some of the highlights fr...

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New Beginnings

The Season Ahead Looking ahead at the Australian 2022-2023 racing season, which started on August 1st, there are some notable bloodstock and racing changes to make yourself accustomed to. During the latter-end of last se...

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Meet Our Team

Introducing our Writer Sophie Mellett Thoroughbred racing has always been a passion of mine. These days it’s now more than a passion, it’s a family connection as well as my job. My grandad, on my mother’...

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Godolphin Lifetime Care

Godolphin Retraining Programme During Royal Ascot, the sport of racing becomes fore fronted to the public with more than just racing enthusiasts spectating the week’s events. The increased ...

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Welcome

Welcome to Stridyl Stridyl is a pioneering platform designed to centralise informative entertainment in the thoroughbred industry. It will further provide a stage for advertising and cataloguing available shares in ...

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Goffs London Sale Preview

Goffs London Sale Preview On the eve of Royal Ascot, Kensington Palace will be filled with the sound of an auctioneer’s mallet. The Goffs London sale gets underway on Monday 13th of June and offers 25 lots in the beautiful...

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Worldwide Racing and Breeding Courses

WORLDWIDE RACING AND BREEDING COURSES This feature on the platform aims to provide a supportive and encouraging environment for both new and established individuals within the thoroughbred industry. It will further shed...

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