Read all about last weekend’s Australian Thoroughbred Racing News & Ownership Opportunities available below.
Bjorn Baker’s Hot Streak Continues
The Bjorn Baker stable is in red-hot form, producing 14 winners from his last 50 runners—an impressive 28% strike rate.
This weekend, Baker unveiled two exciting two-year-old winners. At Canterbury, Strada Varenna delivered a dominant debut performance, winning by 2.2 lengths. The filly was a $100,000 Magic Millions yearling purchase from the Emirates Park draft.
The stable’s momentum continued at Royal Randwick, where the Darby Racing-owned Within The Law secured a Group 2 Sweet Embrace Stakes victory. The daughter of Lucky Vega was a $30,000 buy from the 2024 Inglis Classic Sale, proving that affordable racehorses can develop into elite-level competitors.
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Thoroughbred Sales Results:
- Strada Varenna: Bought for $100,000 from Emirates Park to Newgate Farm.
- Within The Law: Bought for $30,000 from Yulong Stud to Darby Racing.
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Darby Racing: Building on Golden Slipper Success
Darby Racing has a strong track record in the Golden Slipper, and this year is no exception. Within The Law is now in contention to become the fifth filly to complete the Sweet Embrace-Golden Slipper double. Joining Fireburn (2022), Crystal Lily (2010), Ha Ha (2001), and Dark Eclipse (1980).
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- Yankee Rose – 2nd in the 2016 Golden Slipper, later winning the Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes.
- She Will Reign – Brilliant winner of the 2017 Golden Slipper, securing a career-defining victory.
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Bjorn Baker & Darby Syndications Secure an Exciting Prospect at the Thoroughbred Sales
The thrill of the auction ring is like no other, and trainer Bjorn Baker brought his signature enthusiasm to the bidding room of Darby Syndications as they secured a high-quality filly by first-season sire St Mark’s Basilica. This moment, captured in our latest Stridyl video, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the intensity and excitement of thoroughbred sales in Australia.
Skyline Success for Too Darn Hot
Like his namesake, Too Darn Hot is making an impact as a leading sire in Australia. He tops the Second Season Sires list, boasting 33 wins from 71 runners and amassing over $6.61 million in prize money.
Among his star performers, Broadsiding, Too Darn Lizzie, and Too Darn Discreet have stood out. But one colt could elevate his reputation even further—Rivellino.
Trained by Kris Lees, Rivellino remains unbeaten, backing up his Inglis Millennium win with a dominant Group 2 Skyline Stakes victory under Jason Collett. This exciting juvenile now heads to the Golden Slipper as a joint fourth favourite, with his perfect 3-from-3 record making him a top contender.
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Racing News – Guineas Glory for Sutton
Dom Sutton is making a name for himself in the Australian thoroughbred industry. Since launching his training career in 2024, the English-born trainer has rapidly become a Group 1-winning handler.
Recently, Sutton relocated to Flemington, and the move is already paying off. One of his most promising horses, Feroce, has backed up his Caulfield Guineas placing with another strong performance.
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Thoroughbred Sales Information:
- Feroce: Bought for NZD $130,000 from the Kilgravin Lodge draft at the 2023 Karaka Ready to Run Sale.
Which Horse Will Jason Collett Ride in the Golden Slipper?
Jockey Jason Collett is in outstanding form, having ridden four two-year-old winners from his last six rides. With the Golden Slipper approaching, he faces a difficult decision on which horse to ride.
His potential Golden Slipper mounts include:
- King of Pop (Ryan & Alexiou) – Impressive debut winner.
- Strada Varenna (Bjorn Baker) – Dominant Canterbury winner.
- Rivellino (Kris Lees) – Unbeaten Skyline Stakes winner.
- Within The Law (Bjorn Baker & Darby Racing) – Sweet Embrace Stakes winner.
With multiple contenders, Collett’s final choice will shape the Golden Slipper market.
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