It’s just as well Australian owners are keen on bringing in imported tried horses to Australia or the $200,000 Listed Grafton Cup (2350m) on Thursday would have looked a very skinny event, but as it happened there was a promising young stayer on top in Don Diego de Vega (Fr).

Farnan Filly Impresses at Kembla

Selected as a foundation sire for Kia Ora Stud, Golden Slipper winner Farnan has provided a dream start for the Hunter Valley farm with a slew of smart winners from his first crop this season including Commanding Belle, who became his 11th winner on Thursday.

Sires With Winners - Thursday July 17

Smart Winner for Hanseatic

Sires With Winners - Wednesday July 16

Exciting Aussie 3YO Awarded Champion HK Griffin

Breeding To Win – Crystal Ball – New Season 3YOs to Follow

Unbeaten Filly a New Stakes-Winner for Ghaiyyath

G1 Placed Lavalier Tops Inglis Digital for Godolphin

No Rush with Savaglee

Grandsons of Green Desert at Stud in Australasia

Ancient Spirit, I Am Invincible, Native Trail, Power, Royal Meeting, Shalaa