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Trading places - Tamac’s Mark Taylor prepares for life after the farm

Tamac Farm Stud, a NSW bloodstock operation that has ridden the highs and the lows of the thoroughbred industry over six decades, is on the market with owner Mark Taylor hoping to make one final splash during the Magic Millions National Sales series.

Unibet fined $1 million for breaches of self-exclusion regulations

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has fined Unibet more than $1 million after an investigation into the wagering company’s non-compliance of self-exclusion regulations.

Straight Shorts - Friday May 16 - Tavi Time terrific in Scone Cup, Too Darn Lizzie added to Yulong team, key broodmare purchase for Widden, Preakness latest

In today's Straight Shorts, Tavi Time wins Listed Scone Cup, Too Darn Lizzie to race in Yulong silks for Ciaron Maher stable, Cashbook takes out Inglis 2YO Challenge and James Cummings is starting to make preparations for a return to public training.

Highs and lows - how an SA breeder kept the faith in Benedetta

As Benedetta tries to win another Group 1 race in the Doomben 10,000, Brenton Parker recalls the fortuitous moment when the mare he bred and sold as a yearling came back into his life.

'It's a game where you learn all the time' - Ex-concreter Russo on the importance of solid foundations

The recent Adelaide carnival may have provided bloodstock agent Lenny Russo with some great results, but the one-time concreter is glad to see a more formal professional development pathway for the next generation.

Queensland government unveils terms, appointments for racing industry review

The Queensland government has released details of a review into racing in the state, including its terms of reference and steering committee appointments.

$4.2 million Bella and $3.8 million Jewel highlight record Chairman's Sale

The Everest winner Bella Nipotina has sold for $4.2 million and Group 1 star Amelia’s Jewel for $3.8 million as records tumbled at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale.
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