A notable day for the breeding world and the racing calendar alike. Darley America has confirmed the death of Medaglia d'Oro at 27, while in Australia the TAB Everest and Caulfield Cup double-header reaches a global audience under a new broadcast agreement. Two UK-trained stayers have also completed their Caulfield Cup preparation at Werribee.
BreedingBloodHorseInternational
Medaglia d'Oro died at Darley America's Jonabell Farm on 16 October aged 27. The son of El Prado sired 31 grade 1 winners and 100 graded stakes winners, headed by Eclipse champions Rachel Alexandra, Songbird and Nitrogen, and three-time Hong Kong Horse of the Year Golden Sixty. He won eight of 17 starts for more than $5.7 million, including the 2002 Travers Stakes, 2003 Whitney Handicap and 2004 Donn Handicap, and stood at a peak fee of $250,000 after producing seven individual grade 1 winners in 2017. Pensioned at the end of the 2025 breeding season, he had five graded stakes winners in 2026 and will be buried at Jonabell.
Pedigrees: Medaglia d'Oro, Rachel Alexandra, Songbird, Nitrogen, Golden Sixty, Plum Pretty, Good Cheer, Tam Tam
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The Paulick Report has also reported the death of Medaglia d'Oro at 27, noting he sired more than 30 Grade/Group 1 winners. His champions Rachel Alexandra, Songbird and Nitrogen are listed among his leading performers.
Pedigrees: Medaglia d'Oro, Rachel Alexandra, Songbird, Nitrogen
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Billy Loughnane will be crowned champion jockey at Ascot on Saturday, becoming Britain's youngest title holder since Charlie Elliott in 1924. Former champions William Buick and Richard Hughes paid tribute to the 20-year-old, with Buick describing his maturity as extraordinary.
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Combined coverage of TAB Everest and Caulfield Cup day will be broadcast to audiences in more than 230 countries under a new agreement with DAZN. The deal follows a partnership between Racing NSW, Racing Victoria and Sky Racing.
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International Caulfield Cup hopes Wine Dark Sea and Enfjaar have completed their final work at Werribee. Their UK trainers were reported as satisfied with the pair ahead of Saturday's race.
Pedigrees: Wine Dark Sea, Enfjaar
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The ninth running of the $1 million Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase was held at Wentworth Park on Friday night, with Pound Keeping rated the one to beat after posting the fastest first split and quickest overall time in the semi-finals. Trainer Minnie Finn had four of the eight finalists from her Cranebrook kennels and drew box three with Pound Keeping. Melbourne Cup winner Canya Mayhem and Wentworth Park 520m record holder Jungle Johnny were named the main dangers. The Sydney Cup final, featuring Magpie Hector, supported the card.
