Train today, chopper tomorrow – Shinn has saddle and will travel, by whatever means
Blake Shinn has never been busier in his 20-year career in the saddle. Having become the first Australian jockey to reach 100 winners this season, he tells Matt Stewart that he has no plans to slow down.
Has the number of yearlings offered at auction in Australia reached its tipping point?
The Inglis Classic Sale performed beyond expectations in most key metrics, but the volume of horses passed in across the first two Australian yearling sales of 2025 raises the question, are there too many yearlings being offered for public auction in Australia?
Straight Shorts - Wednesday February 12 - Haggas noms three horses for autumn, Yulong arrivals, Karaka figures complete, RV announces welfare initiative
Straight Shorts is a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding. Our coverage includes the latest on overseas horses expected here for the Sydney autumn carnival.
Sun shines at the top for Hong Kong-bound Classic colt
Magus Equine’s Willie Leung is hoping he’s bought a Hong Kong Derby horse after spending $520,000 on a colt by The Autumn Sun on the final day of the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale.
Prolific owner Cook hoping to get Lucky with a filly by Yulong’s young shuttler
Mystery Downs’ Frank Cook enjoyed another successful day on racetracks around Australia last Saturday and the Sydneysider added to his huge team of racehorses at the Inglis Classic sale.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday February 11 - Entain CEO's sudden exit, a $520,000 Classic topper, Purton on toe surgery
Straight Shorts' coverage includes a new sale-topper at the Classic Sale and news from Hong Kong with the latest on injured jockey Zac Purton, as well as the sudden resignation of Entain global CEO Gavin Isaacs.
Crown plans – Racing NSW assumes land management of five racecourses
Nearly 200 hectares of Crown land occupied by racecourses at Port Macquarie, Inverell, Coffs Harbour, Queanbeyan and Armidale came under the management of Racing NSW in 2024.