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‘An incredibly exciting chapter’ – bloodstock agent Harron takes on Yulong consultancy role
James Harron’s expertise will be used by Yulong as it looks to make an impact in the Hunter Valley as a stallion station at Segenhoe Stud from the start of the 2026 breeding season.
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Premium venues to benefit as RV reshapes country racing calendar
Racing Victoria will overhaul the classification of country TAB meetings from next season, with six key venues to receive premium status as part of a strategy to strengthen wagering and engagement.
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Straight Talk – Pattern D-day approaches, prize money powerhouses and a Gun Runner gamble
In this week’s Straight Talk, Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe unpack the week’s biggest racing, breeding and wagering stories, from black-type shake-ups and prize money trends to industry leadership changes, Hong Kong sales and international sires.
The growing divide – Australia’s training ecosystem favours scale more than ever
Australia’s prize money boom may be over, but data collected by The Straight shows there has never been a better time to be a leading trainer. With the top 20 stables now capturing more than a third of all returns, Bren O’Brien explores the implications of an increasingly top-heavy training model
Waterhouse VC – Nothing beats interaction
This month’s Waterhouse VC newsletter looks at how bricks and mortar businesses, like casinos, remain in demand in a digital age. Regulation still decides where activity can happen, which products exist and how much friction sits between the customer and the bet.
Aqueduct’s farewell reflects a shrinking American racing landscape
A New York racing institution closes after 132 years as Aqueduct becomes the latest casualty of America’s shrinking racetrack landscape, with lessons and comparisons reaching all the way to Australia.
