Graff moves north in Eureka shift
Graff will head to the Darling Downs from his previous NSW base, with the emerging stallion to stand at the McAlpines’ Eureka Stud.
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Formestane cluster snares six more trainers
The mysterious Victorian spike in positive tests to formestane has continued, with another six charged over positive tests as Racing Victoria conducts research which could result in a possible change in its future status as a banned substance.
A chance to turn a ‘what if’ into a ‘what’s next’ for Flying Start’s Resolutely
Flying Start Syndications runner Resolutely never made it to the Golden Slipper but Cameron Bennett is hoping the form from the $5 million race can translate to spring success for his filly.
Make-or-break deadline for King Island racing return
King Island Racing Club has set a July 31 deadline for trainers to commit to a proposed 2026/27 season, warning that racing will again be abandoned if it cannot attract enough support as Tasracing concedes the future of racing on the island is uncertain.
Exports and plans for breeding season continue as New Zealand industry manages strangles outbreak
Stud farms, trainers and transport operators continue to maintain tightened biosecurity measures in New Zealand as the country brings a strangles outbreak in the Waikato region under control.
Mander guarantees integrity standards, despite criticisms of new racing model
While conceding Kim Kelly’s departure from a key integrity role would be a loss to the Queensland industry, Racing Minister Tim Mander has backed his government’s approach to reform as both necessary and effective.
Entries open for Magic Millions as 2027 sales calendar set
Magic Millions has opened entries for its 2027 yearling sales series, confirming a familiar January calendar squeeze with Karaka while reshuffling the dates of its Tasmanian and Perth auctions.
‘Future proofing’ – Waterhouse and Bott secure Leilani Lodge after Maher exit
Adrian Bott has hailed he and Gai Waterhouse’s move to take over one of Randwick’s most famous stables as a key platform for future growth of the training business, after they assumed Leilani Lodge following Ciaron Maher’s short-lived association.
Straight Talk – Queensland shake-up, Leilani Lodge for Gai and Adrian, imports make tough buying and more wagering changes?
This week on Straight Talk, we explore the fallout from the resignation of Kim Kelly, major industry shifts including the Waterhouse-Bott move to Leilani Lodge and Racing NSW’s Sleip App trial alongside fresh economic data, bloodstock market pressures, and growing scrutiny of gambling regulation and wagering compliance.
The political case for a national gambling regulator
Two key recommendations of 2023’s You Win Some, You Lose More report, the establishment of a national gambling regulator and the banning of inducements, are expected to be discussed by the Labor Party at this week’s national conference.
Formestane cluster snares six more trainers
The mysterious Victorian spike in positive tests to formestane has continued, with another six charged over positive tests as Racing Victoria conducts research which could result in a possible change in its future status as a banned substance.
A chance to turn a ‘what if’ into a ‘what’s next’ for Flying Start’s Resolutely
Flying Start Syndications runner Resolutely never made it to the Golden Slipper but Cameron Bennett is hoping the form from the $5 million race can translate to spring success for his filly.
Make-or-break deadline for King Island racing return
King Island Racing Club has set a July 31 deadline for trainers to commit to a proposed 2026/27 season, warning that racing will again be abandoned if it cannot attract enough support as Tasracing concedes the future of racing on the island is uncertain.
Exports and plans for breeding season continue as New Zealand industry manages strangles outbreak
Stud farms, trainers and transport operators continue to maintain tightened biosecurity measures in New Zealand as the country brings a strangles outbreak in the Waikato region under control.
Mander guarantees integrity standards, despite criticisms of new racing model
While conceding Kim Kelly’s departure from a key integrity role would be a loss to the Queensland industry, Racing Minister Tim Mander has backed his government’s approach to reform as both necessary and effective.
Entries open for Magic Millions as 2027 sales calendar set
Magic Millions has opened entries for its 2027 yearling sales series, confirming a familiar January calendar squeeze with Karaka while reshuffling the dates of its Tasmanian and Perth auctions.
‘Future proofing’ – Waterhouse and Bott secure Leilani Lodge after Maher exit
Adrian Bott has hailed he and Gai Waterhouse’s move to take over one of Randwick’s most famous stables as a key platform for future growth of the training business, after they assumed Leilani Lodge following Ciaron Maher’s short-lived association.
Straight Talk – Queensland shake-up, Leilani Lodge for Gai and Adrian, imports make tough buying and more wagering changes?
This week on Straight Talk, we explore the fallout from the resignation of Kim Kelly, major industry shifts including the Waterhouse-Bott move to Leilani Lodge and Racing NSW’s Sleip App trial alongside fresh economic data, bloodstock market pressures, and growing scrutiny of gambling regulation and wagering compliance.
The political case for a national gambling regulator
Two key recommendations of 2023’s You Win Some, You Lose More report, the establishment of a national gambling regulator and the banning of inducements, are expected to be discussed by the Labor Party at this week’s national conference.
