Jessica Owers
Total 42 Posts
Scott banks on wagering pedigree to help protect industry revenue streams
Jason Scott has been Racing Queensland’s boss for less than a year. And while he admits some parts of his role have been an eye-opener, the married father of two is up for the challenge, writes Jessica Owers.
Fresh but proven - Wootton Bassett in rare air as Australian yearlings make sales debut
The debut of the first Australian-bred crop of proven European sire Wootton Bassett looms as one of the more intriguing aspects of the Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
The green breeder - Three Bridges' fresh approach
Three Bridges Thoroughbreds is committed to showing a clean set of heels to almost everyone else when it comes to sustainable, carbon-savvy practice.
A Star was born - Denise Martin's remarkable racing journey
Denise Martin and Star Thoroughbreds have been a fixture of Australian racing for 30 years. As Jessica Owers found out, such longevity has had its secret weapons, namely good grace, fine manners and red lipstick.
The lost racetracks of Sydney and their place in Australian turf history
Progress can be an unstoppable beast and if Rosehill's fate is sealed, it will follow a long list of Sydney racetracks that have made way for urban redevelopment.
On tour with ‘Doc’ - how trainers, agents source racing's next stars
Chris Lawler has been a familiar face at Australian yearling sales for as long as anyone can remember. We go behind the scenes with the man affectionately known as 'Doc' as the renowned judge of bloodstock sizes up the 2024 Magic Millions offerings.
Widespread praise as refurbished Gold Coast racetrack passes first test
A new era has dawned in Queensland racing with a refurbished Gold Coast racetrack up and running in time for the Magic Millions carnival.