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Hobby horse - The blue-collar mare on a Tattersall’s Tiara mission

Adiella will be out to defy humble beginnings on more than one level when she contests the $700,000 Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm.

Tail of the tape - a report card on 2024’s million-dollar yearlings

Forty-two yearlings sold for $1 million or more during the 2024 Australasian sales season. As that crop are about to turn three years of age, The Straight checks out how they have fared so far on the racetrack.

Tried and true - Takeover Target's influence on the career of Luke Pepper

Luke Pepper is a trainer on the move this season, thanks in some way to the experience he gained as a figure in one of Australian racing’s best rags-to-riches stories.

Tabcorp fined $4 million for spamming VIP customers

Tabcorp has agreed to undertake a remediation of compliance obligations under Australia’s Spam Act after it was hit with a $4 million fine for breaches in 2024.

Ready to rule - Hidden Achievement’s rise from Easter disappointment to potential racetrack star

Hidden Achievement has criss-crossed the Tasman in the past 12 months on his way to becoming one of the favourites for the $1 million JJ Atkins.

Consolidation an ‘avenue for expansion’ - Star Sports to target smaller bookies

Star Sports, the UK bookmaker which opened in Australia last year, has launched into acquisition mode amid uncertainty at the lower end of the domestic wagering pecking order.

'A progression to the next stage of my career' - James Cummings confirms Hong Kong move

Leading Australian trainer James Cummings has confirmed he will take up a contract to train in Hong Kong for the 2026/27 season.
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