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Caballus Charges to Group 1 Glory in the Newmarket Handicap
Darby Racing 8.3.2026 Darby Racing’s brilliant sprinter Caballus etched his name into Australian racing history on Saturday with a stunning victory in the Group 1 $2 million Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. The five-year-old delivered a powerhouse performance down the famous “Straight Six,” giving trainer Bjorn Baker and jockey Craig Newitt a memorable triumph on one of the biggest days of the Melbourne racing calendar. Ridden perfectly by Newitt, Caballus jumped


Campaldino Charges Into Sydney Cup Favouritism with Randwick City Stakes Triumph
Darby Racing 8.3.2026 Darby Racing’s staying star Campaldino (NZ) has announced himself as a genuine Group 1 Sydney Cup contender with a powerful victory in Saturday’s Listed Randwick City Stakes (2000m) at Royal Randwick. The progressive stayer produced a dominant late surge to claim the $200,000 feature, confirming he has returned in outstanding form this preparation and placing him firmly on a path toward the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) at Randwick on April 11. A Statem


Last Command Salutes at Eagle Farm
Darby Racing 8.3.2026 Darby Racing’s Last Command produced a strong and determined performance to salute at Eagle Farm Racecourse yesterday, rewarding connections with an impressive victory in the Queensland sunshine. The race unfolded at an even tempo, with Last Command settling comfortably during the early stages while his jockey allowed the race to develop ahead of him. Travelling smoothly throughout, the gelding showed good composure as the field approached the home tur


Spicy Miss Sizzles to Sweet Embrace Stakes Victory
Darby Racing 1.3.2026 Spicy Miss delivered a gutsy and eye-catching performance to take out the prestigious Group 2 Sweet Embrace Stakes at Randwick on Saturday, 28 February 2026. In doing so she not only captured a coveted autumn feature for two-year-old fillies, but also punched her ticket for an automatic entry into this year’s Golden Slipper Stakes — a fitting reward for a filly who’s been knocking on the door in her earlier runs. Ridden with composure by Zac Lloyd and
Inglis Classic 2026 sale wrap!
RACEHORSE SHARES - INGLIS CLASSIC SALE 2026 - WRAP! 11 STUNNING YEARLINGS PURCHASED! Watch the team review the recent purchases from the 2026 Inglis sale - The sale where Darby Racing has secured horses like - SHE WILL REIGN, YANKEE ROSE, SAMADOUBT, WITHIN THE LAW, REVENGEANCE, RAGING FORCE, ARMOR VICTORIOUS, SETSUNA & INSURRECTION - All stakes winning including 3 x Group 1 winners Enquire on any of the purchases by clicking on each link! Lot 2 Artorious x Family Crest colt w


Two purchases on Day 1 of the NZB Karaka Yearling sale for Darby Racing
Darby Racing 25.1.2026 Darby Racing enjoyed a successful buying bench at the 100th NZB Karaka National Yearling Sale, securing Lot 241 and Lot 258 at New Zealand Bloodstock’s flagship sale. Headlining the purchases was Lot 241, a striking colt by Wootton Bassett (GB), bought in partnership with Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing and Kestrel Bloodstock. Boasting an elite international pedigree and outstanding physical presence, the colt profiles as a genuine high-end prospe


Sandpaper Gives Baker and Rawiller First Carrington Stakes
Dane Squance - Saturday January 24 www.breednet.com.au With neither trainer Bjorn Baker or jockey Nash Rawiller having previously won the Listed ATC Carrington Stakes (1400m) in the past, both added the race to their records as Darby Racing’s Snitzel gelding Sandpaper showed plenty of determination, leading throughout to record his third black type victory. Starting favourite off the back of his last start effort at Eagle Farm when sixth in the $300,000 Magic Millions Bufferi


Amor Victorious Claims Listed Seven Members Mile Glory at Eagle Farm
Darby Racing 28.12.2025 Amor Victorious delivered a superb performance to win the Listed $200,000 Seven Members Mile (1600m) at Eagle Farm, providing Darby Racing, trainer Bjorn Baker, and his proud ownership group with a thrilling black-type success. Racing with confidence and purpose, the tough and talented gelding showed his trademark determination to surge clear in the straight and score a decisive victory, underlining his quality at stakes level. The win was a testamen


Caballus storms home to win George Moore Stakes in style
Darby Racing 6.12.2025 Caballus — the five-year-old gelding by I Am Invincible — stamped himself as one of the in-form sprinters of the moment on Saturday at Doomben Racecourse, delivering a dazzling performance to take out the BRC George Moore Stakes (Group III, 1200m). Photo by Trackside Photography With top weight of 60 kg and under reins of jockey Tommy Berry, Caballus jumped strongly, took control early and never looked back — crossing the line three lengths clear of
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