All American, a Group 1 winner over So You Think who sired racetrack star and influential broodmare Yankee Rose, has died in Western Australia at the age of 19.

Twelve months on from our launch, managing editor and founder Bren O’Brien reflects on the journey of The Straight, in what has been an extraordinary time of change for the thoroughbred breeding, racing and wagering industries.

Ricky Surace recently inked a deal for unbeaten colt Private Harry to run in B2B Thoroughbreds’ slot for the $3 million Magic Millions Sunlight on the Gold Coast in January. It signals a change in direction for the Southern Highlands breeder’s thoroughbred portfolio.

Racing Victoria estimates it will cost $5 million annually to run official barrier trials instead of jumpouts as senior jockeys prepare to strike because of what they say amounts to unpaid labour.

Forty-two yearlings fetched more than $1 million at auctions across Australasia in 2024 with stables training partners Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott and their Sydney rival Chris Waller preferred destinations.

Ten candidates, including two aligned with the “Save Rosehill” lobby group, are trying to win seats on the Australian Turf Club board as two of three voting options have closed before Thursday’s annual general meeting.

Victorian jockeys have stepped up their campaign to be paid for competing in the unofficial barrier trials.