Turf Monthly

01/08/2024

August 2024 edition available now

August 2024 edition of Turf Monthly looking at the past and future of the Australian thoroughbred

02/06/2024

Another edition out. This month we look at the two Queens of the Autumn in Pride Of Jenni and Via Sistina. We also remember a remarkable stallion in Sheen who had a remarkable influence on the modern thoroughbred but is rarely ever mentioned.
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June 2024 sees us look at Pride Of Jenni and Via Sistina as well as an underrated stallion called Sheen.

02/04/2024

April Edition out now

This month's edition looks at the star miler, Mr Brightside as well as Melbourne Cup winner, Gurner's Lane and his full brother Sovereign Red. We also have a closer look at the family of Mr Brightside and some of the important horses that trace to his female line in history.

28/03/2024

With Easter just about here, some reading for those who enjoy history. This article was part of a feature on Hurtle Fisher who was one of the true legends of early Australian breeding with his horses shaping the breed and still impacting runners today. Turf Monthly looks at the history of the thoroughbred in Australia, and our past catalogue is not time sensitive. The content of most magazines remains relevant so make sure that you check out our back catalogue.

An article from the series on Hurtle Fisher and his remarkable influence on the Australian thoroughbred

20/03/2024

A look at the Golden Slipper

Looking at the 2024 Golden Slipper field through the perspective of dosage theory

01/03/2024

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01/04/2023

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02/02/2023

Turf Monthly February 2023 - This month we take an in-depth look at Peter Pan. Had it not been for Phar Lap, Peter Pan would have been the idol of Australian racing and

02/02/2023

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February Edition out now. Don't forget that Turf Monthly is available on both Apple and Google app stores.

Turf Monthly February 2023 - This month we take an in-depth look at Peter Pan. Had it not been for Phar Lap, Peter Pan would have been the idol of Australian racing and

01/10/2022

One of a series on Freshman Stallions for the upcoming season. Have a look at our series if you are looking at breeding

01/08/2022

Our new AUGUST Edition is out now

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The August Edition of Turf Monthly looks at the wonderful stallion, The Buzzard and his best sons at stud. This includes Pl***oy, the horse that helped TJ Smith become a legend. We also look at the impressive effort of Nature Strip who ensured that Australian sprinters continue to be among the best....

30/04/2022

MAY EDITION OUT NOW. On all of your favourite platforms including Apple and GooglePlay. Visit our website to see more.

May Edition of Turf Monthly, Australia's monthly thoroughbred racing magazine. We look at the great horses that shape the breed, and how their influences are important today. This month we look at the Magic Millions and the continuing influence of Spearmint on the breed.

01/04/2022

April Edition out now.

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Turf Monthly tells the story of Australia's Horse Racing History. This month we continue our look at the legacy of the great Spearmint through his son Catmint and some of his descendants like the wonderful Hyperno. We also look at some of the new stallions whose yearlings are on show this year inclu...

05/03/2022

Don't forget your monthly fix of thoroughbred history. Turf Monthly this months continues our story on the remarkable and enduring influence of the great Carbine, this time through his son Spearmint. One of the horses we look at is Rogilla, a forgotten star who deserves a place in the Australian Racing Hall Of Fame. http://turfmonthly.com.au/

Turf Monthly is Australia's leading racing history magazine, exploring the horses and people who have made the racing industry an important part of our culture.

02/01/2022

Another new addition on the virtual bookshelves. January 2022 is out now. Visit our apps or website to get some great New Year reading

30/09/2021

A new Turf Monthly is out and this month we have a closer look at some of those horses who won the VRC Derby/Melbourne Cup double. While some were remarkable 3yo's actually fewer horses have won the Derby before going on to win the Cup as an older horse. Available at lots of different places including our own App as well as plenty of good online magazine stores. For those who do not know, we actually have video footage of some of the wonderful races we talk about embedded in the magazine so you can relive some great memories.

Turf Monthly tells the stories of the horses and people who have made Australian Racing. This month we look at the legacy of the VRC Derby and some of the wonderful horses that have been victorious in the most revered 3yo classic of Australian Racing

31/08/2021

A new month and a new edition of Turf Monthly. September looks at another of the great races of the Australian turf in the Underwood Stakes. It had it's origin at the Williamstown Race Club and we also look back on the ups and downs of that influential club. Our feature on the new stallions for 2021 continues and will give breeders and buyers a new insight into the chances of some of these emerging stars.

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30/06/2021

Happy New Financial Year. Being the first of the month our new edition is now available. This month we look at the story of Bernborough, the horse that united Australia as it came out of WW2. We look at his wonderful career, and the myriad of colourful characters that were part of his unique story. It is also time to look at some of the new stallions preparing for the upcoming breeding season. Our great races feature continues, this month the 1986 Cox Plate and the showdown between Bonecrusher and Our Waverley Star.
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The July edition of TURF MONTHLY features the story of Bernborough and the scandal and characters that surrounded him. He has had a big impact on thoroughbred breeding and we look at this forgotten part of his history. We also continue our feature on the new Thoroughbred Stallions standing for their...

10/06/2021

Turf Monthly is available as an online magazine rather than in print simply because we can now embed video footage into an online edition. What better way of remembering history than seeing some of the greats racing? Who has seen the mighty Tulloch winning the Caulfield Cup before his shock withdrawal from the Melbourne Cup? Just one of the great memories to be found in every edition. The easiest way to access the magazine is through our app on Apple and GooglePlay.

10/06/2021

07/06/2021

June edition of Turf Monthly is out now. Get it on the App at the Apple store or from Google Play. Or you can visit our website

Turf Monthly is Australia's leading racing history magazine, exploring the horses and people who have made the racing industry an important part of our culture.

08/05/2021

Every month we feature a great race from history. In November it was the 1996 AJC Derby, the climax of a remarkable 3yo season. Share racing's greatest memories with TURF MONTHLY.

30/04/2021

May Edition out now. Read about one of Australia's greatest breeders and his amazing story. We look at the continued influence of Hurtle Fisher's horses on breeding today. Plus plenty more of great horses and moments from thoroughbred history.

18/04/2021

Federico Tesio is regarded as many as the greatest breeder in the world. He certainly contributed to the thoroughbred and without him there would have been no Ribot or Nearco or any of the horses that came after them. In Australia, we could argue that Stanley Wootton who was largely responsible for bringing Star Kingdom to Australia was among our most important. Below is a little treat showing Todman, one of the best and most influential sons of Star Kingdom.

The list is seemingly endless, but our question is "Who is the greatest breeder in Australian thoroughbred history?" Comments are welcome, and we might have a surprise in the May edition on this topic.

03/04/2021

If you are still looking for something special to do over the Easter weekend, the April Turf Monthly is on sale now. This month we look at one of the greatest scandals in Australian racing that saw two Hall of Famers banned for a year, and one Hall of Fame racehorse's career changed forever. Plus the story of William Inglis and Sons on the eve of their annual Easter sale, and plenty more. Available via our App or on the better online magazine sites.