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Stokes, OTI claim back-to-back SA Derbies
Kiwi import Wigmore caused a major Group 1 upset in the South Australian Derby, giving trainer Phillip Stokes and owners OTI a second-straight win in the Classic.
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Ole Kirk tops bolstered Vinery roster
Vinery will boast two star emerging stallions on its roster in 2026, with Ole Kirk, who will stand at $110,000, to be joined by Farnan, who will kickstart his stint at his new farm at $77,000.
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Five questions yet to be answered about a National Tote
Tabcorp is on the brink of realising a generational ambition to create a single national tote across Australia. But two months out from its slated launch, scepticism remains as to what its impact may be and even when it will be rolled out. Bren O’Brien looks at the key unanswered questions.
‘A general love for the game’ – Why on-course bookmakers keep showing up and the carnivals that draw them back
In the next eight days, bookies and punters will go head-to-head at two of Australia’s best-known country carnivals. No one is entitled to win, but vibrant betting rings give those on either side the opportunity to finish in front.
Straight Talk – Yulong’s Segenhoe purchase and its impact on the thoroughbred industry, plus RV date changes and bookies on the road
Straight Talk digs into the deal which saw Yulong secure a Hunter Valley base, chats race date tweaks at Racing Victoria, looks into the life of an on-track bookie and much much more.
The last Dance – visionary syndicator off to see the world through a different lens
After decades chasing Melbourne Cup glory, Darren Dance has exited the syndication game, leaving a pioneering legacy that reshaped Australia’s staying ranks through international scouting and ambition.


















