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‘There’s always competition for nice mares’ – Rivals not fazed by Yulong-Coolmore dominance as opportunities persist at elite level
Coolmore’s $5.6 million Chairman’s Sale knockout over Yulong for Chayan again highlighted the immense buying power driving Australia’s elite broodmare market, but breeders insist competition for top-end bloodstock remains broader and deeper than perceptions suggest.
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A Federal Budget for the ages – as it relates to the thoroughbred industry
With blinkers on and trying to cut through the Federal Budget noise, here is a snapshot from Stable Financial’s Adam Tims on the Budget impact on the horse industry in Australia.
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Straight Talk – Racing Victoria’s vet woes, the state of the high-end mares market and Tabcorp’s banned punters list
Straight Talk looks at Racing Victoria rescinding a chief veterinary appointment, the state of the high-end mares market and Tabcorp’s banned punters list.
Straight Talk – A $5.6 million Chayan surprise, a tribute to Spirit Of Boom and Tabcorp’s AUSTRAC earthquake
Straight Talk looks at the stunning $5.6 million paid for two-year-old Chayan, examines the legacy of Spirit Of Boom, Fred Noffke’s latest plans plus Tabcorp’s sudden compliance challenges and much, much more.
Computer-assisted wagering under further US scrutiny amid lawsuits, Churchill Downs controversy
In the United States, computer-assisted wagering, or CAW, has shifted from niche tactic to industry flashpoint, raising urgent questions about fairness, market structure and whether technology-driven betting is enhancing or eroding racing’s parimutuel foundations, in a development which could have implications on plans for a national tote in Australia.
Written In The Stars – Sam Hayes on dynasties, succession and forging your own path
Born into one of Australia’s most famous racing families, Sam Hayes had no shortage of career advice growing up, but it was the words of ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, plus the inspiration of his late father Peter, which led him to step in his own direction.
