Warwick Barr

Total 288 Posts

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

One of the hardluck Group 1 stories of the spring, Aeliana will be trying to become only the 10th filly to win the ATC Australian Derby.

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

The floods that have inundated outback Queensland are taking their toll on the community racing schedule in the region.

Another Group 1 Moment to Treasure for Yulong filly

Yulong-owned Treasurethe Moment continues to set a standard of excellence unmatched by her rivals after winning the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes.

Racing NSW orders ATC to delay Rosehill vote

Racing NSW has made an extraordinary intervention in the Australian Turf Club's plans to vote on the future of Rosehill, using its powers to compel the ATC to push its extraordinary general meeting back until May 12.

La Crique reprises a Tancred formula from a previous era

Co-trainer Katrina Alexander is hoping her mare La Crique is a throwback to the days when New Zealanders made the Tancred Stakes their own.

‘There’s something about the two-year-olds’ - Scott Darby and the magic of the Golden Slipper

As an impressionable teenager, Scott Darby learned about the art of training two-year-olds from one of the masters. Now one of Australia’s most successful syndicators, Darby is as passionate as ever about the Golden Slipper.

Bookies dodge racing data fees bullet

Bookmakers have been spared a hefty increase to access racing data amid a Racing Australia decision to adjust its business model and step away as a wholesale supplier.
You've successfully subscribed to The Straight
Great! Next, complete checkout for full access to The Straight
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Unable to sign you in. Please try again.
Success! Your account is fully activated, you now have access to all content.
Error! Stripe checkout failed.
Success! Your billing info is updated.
Error! Billing info update failed.
 Become a member