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Legal win for Williamses – premier Perth trainers allowed to return to the races
Grant and Alana Williams will be allowed to nominate horses for races and barrier trials after successfully seeking a stay of proceedings as they face a charge related to Starry Heights returning a positive swab to Ritalinic Acid.
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Analysis: Three years of momentum – Inglis hitting back in the battle for yearling market share
Inglis has continued to claw back market share under CEO Sebastian Hutch, who has adopted a far more competitive stance against Magic Millions than his predecessor, and that public relations strategy was again to the fore at the Inglis Classic Sale.
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Straight Talk – Inglis Classic Review, RV board changes and Tabcorp looks to shift strategy
In this episode, Bren and Tim review the Inglis Classic Sale with Calvin McEvoy and Sebastian Hutch, look at the new additions to the Racing Victoria board and Tabcorp’s possible strategic shift.
Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale keeps delivering returns
The statistics don’t lie. The opportunities for buyers to get return on investment are better at the Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale than any other sale in Australia.
2026 Australian Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards nominations open
Nominations for the 2026 Australian Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (ATIEA) awards are now open, with The Straight is proud to sponsor the Administration and Ancillary Services Award.
A voice for all ages – how John Tapp became a podcast pioneer in Australian racing
The Australian thoroughbred industry has gradually found its voice in the digital age. But it is not an influencer or a Gen Z star who is leading the way. Instead, it’s one of the industry’s most recognisable and enduring personalities who is proving it’s never too late to learn something new.
