‘Detrimental and a negative influence’ - Partington’s snap resignation prompts emergency talks between RQ and trainers

‘Detrimental and a negative influence’ - Partington’s snap resignation prompts emergency talks between RQ and trainers

Tim Rowe |
Mediation between Racing Queensland executives and the state’s Australian Trainers’ Association is under way to resolve a bitter dispute between executives of the two organisations.
A Star in the making - How Chris Waller set Aeliana on her way into ATC Australian Derby favouritism
Racing Industry

A Star in the making - How Chris Waller set Aeliana on her way into ATC Australian Derby favouritism

Warwick Barr |
‘Failed the vet’ - Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks to remedy ’unfair’ reputation for rejecting imports
Breeding and Bloodstock

‘Failed the vet’ - Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks to remedy ’unfair’ reputation for rejecting imports

Tim Rowe |
Jun Zhang to lead new-look Yulong after Cox departure
Breeding and Bloodstock

Jun Zhang to lead new-look Yulong after Cox departure

Bren O'Brien |
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Straight Shorts - Thursday April 3 - Inglis banks on quality, Poy outed for more than 13 years, PointsBet takeover latest, Auguste Rodin joins shuttle set

Straight Shorts - Thursday April 3 - Inglis banks on quality, Poy outed for more than 13 years, PointsBet takeover latest, Auguste Rodin joins shuttle set

Staff Writer |
In today's Straight Shorts, Inglis' Sebastian Hutch gives his thoughts on the Australian Easter Yearling Sale catalogue, former jockey Michael Poy banned for 13-1/2 years, PointsBet rejects rival Australian wagering firm's takeover bid and Auguste Rodin will shuttle to New Zealand.
Straight Talk - Inglis Easter Yearling Sale with Widden's Antony Thompson, WinStar's Liam O'Rourke and Inglis' Sebastian Hutch

Straight Talk - Inglis Easter Yearling Sale with Widden's Antony Thompson, WinStar's Liam O'Rourke and Inglis' Sebastian Hutch

Staff Writer |
‘This is kind of normal for us’ - Extreme weather a reality of remote Queensland racing

‘This is kind of normal for us’ - Extreme weather a reality of remote Queensland racing

Warwick Barr |
In the MIXI – A Japanese behemoth eyes Australia as its next betting growth market

In the MIXI – A Japanese behemoth eyes Australia as its next betting growth market

Bren O'Brien |
Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 2 - Zougotcha a star turn for Magic Millions, Cogburn fee set, AFL plan puts RV on edge, Sydney track manager moves south

Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 2 - Zougotcha a star turn for Magic Millions, Cogburn fee set, AFL plan puts RV on edge, Sydney track manager moves south

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Straight Talk - Inglis Easter Yearling Sale with Widden's Antony Thompson, WinStar's Liam O'Rourke and Inglis' Sebastian Hutch

Straight Talk - Inglis Easter Yearling Sale with Widden's Antony Thompson, WinStar's Liam O'Rourke and Inglis' Sebastian Hutch

Staff Writer |
In this week's episode of Straight Talk with Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe, dive into the scene at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale held at the Riverside Stables. Proudly sponsored by Darley and Inglis.
'One of the rarest there's ever been' – The stat that gives Henry Field the confidence to stand Extreme Choice for an equal Australian record fee

'One of the rarest there's ever been' – The stat that gives Henry Field the confidence to stand Extreme Choice for an equal Australian record fee

Bren O'Brien |
At $330,000, Extreme Choice’s 2025 service fee is the same as his famous grandsire Redoute’s Choice at his peak. There are several very good reasons why Newgate’s Henry Field thinks he belongs in that territory.
‘The ingredients are there’ – Rogers’ plans to transform the VRC gather pace

‘The ingredients are there’ – Rogers’ plans to transform the VRC gather pace

Bren O'Brien |
Six months since joining the Victoria Racing Club, chief executive Kylie Rogers still has a lot of questions to answer but says she can now see her way through the clouds which had enveloped Flemington.
The anointed son - Justify’s City Of Troy to shuttle to Coolmore Australia

The anointed son - Justify’s City Of Troy to shuttle to Coolmore Australia

Tim Rowe |
Coolmore will bring Cartier Horse of the Year City Of Troy, a four-time Group 1 winner in Europe, to stand at its Hunter Valley stallion operation in 2025.
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‘Detrimental and a negative influence’ - Partington’s snap resignation prompts emergency talks between RQ and trainers

‘Detrimental and a negative influence’ - Partington’s snap resignation prompts emergency talks between RQ and trainers

Tim Rowe |
A Star in the making - How Chris Waller set Aeliana on her way into ATC Australian Derby favouritism

A Star in the making - How Chris Waller set Aeliana on her way into ATC Australian Derby favouritism

Warwick Barr |
‘This is kind of normal for us’ - Extreme weather a reality of remote Queensland racing

‘This is kind of normal for us’ - Extreme weather a reality of remote Queensland racing

Warwick Barr |
Stars and gripes - Canadian racing industry’s existential threat

Stars and gripes - Canadian racing industry’s existential threat

Matt Stewart |
Another Group 1 Moment to Treasure for Yulong filly

Another Group 1 Moment to Treasure for Yulong filly

Warwick Barr |
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In the MIXI – A Japanese behemoth eyes Australia as its next betting growth market

In the MIXI – A Japanese behemoth eyes Australia as its next betting growth market

Bren O'Brien |
Core markets – What Bet365’s China exit tells us about its future ambitions

Core markets – What Bet365’s China exit tells us about its future ambitions

Bren O'Brien |
BoomBet fined over licence breach, but punter fails to recover $40,000 in losses

BoomBet fined over licence breach, but punter fails to recover $40,000 in losses

Bren O'Brien |
Bookies dodge racing data fees bullet

Bookies dodge racing data fees bullet

Warwick Barr |
The big four - What does another major wagering player do for the Australian market?

The big four - What does another major wagering player do for the Australian market?

Bren O'Brien |
Breeding and Bloodstock
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‘Failed the vet’ - Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks to remedy ’unfair’ reputation for rejecting imports

‘Failed the vet’ - Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks to remedy ’unfair’ reputation for rejecting imports

Tim Rowe |
Jun Zhang to lead new-look Yulong after Cox departure

Jun Zhang to lead new-look Yulong after Cox departure

Bren O'Brien |
Less taxing - Magic Millions launches international angle for in absentia mares at National Sale

Less taxing - Magic Millions launches international angle for in absentia mares at National Sale

Tim Rowe |
Run The Numbers – The record arc of French-bred success in Australia

Run The Numbers – The record arc of French-bred success in Australia

Bren O'Brien |
Zhang does Private Harry deal, Field to work with small breeders, Easter on internationals’ radar and NZ stallion stats

Zhang does Private Harry deal, Field to work with small breeders, Easter on internationals’ radar and NZ stallion stats

Tim Rowe |
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