Warwick Barr

Total 257 Posts

$1.3 million Zoustar share values Widden star at $78 million

A 1.6 per cent share offered by Qatar Bloodstock in Widden Stud’s champion sire Zoustar was purchased for $1.3 million by Julia Ritchie’s Bangaloe Stud during an Inglis online auction.

British Horseracing Authority boss Harrington to leave post

The exodus of leaders in the British thoroughbred industry has continued with British Horseracing Authority chief executive Julie Harrington announcing her resignation.

Ladbrokes adds Geelong to Australian racetrack partnerships

Ladbrokes has expanded its Australian racetrack footprint after reaching a sponsorship agreement with the Geelong Racing Club.

NSW government gives green light for Rosehill sale process to continue

Amid strong industry opposition to the sale of Rosehill, the Australian Turf Club has told members the state government has advanced its unsolicited proposal for a potential sell-off.

'Racing’s my outlet' - Why Ozzie Kheir refuses to mix business with pleasure

Racing will always remain a passionate distraction for prominent owner Ozzie Kheir to escape the pressures of running a successful property development business.

Survival of the fittest - challenges facing Darwin’s iconic Cup carnival

The Darwin Turf Club has fronted the challenges of slow tickets sales and a slowing tourism economy by downsizing hospitality services for its famous Cup carnival.

‘Unprecedented opportunity’ - sharing the ride in Zoustar’s climb to the top

Qatar Bloodstock will offer a lifetime share in Widden Stud’s champion sire Zoustar as part of Inglis Digital’s next online sale.
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