Gai Waterhouse has backed a new pathway for young people to enter the thoroughbred industry, with Thoroughbred Breeders Australia launching a new graduate program in 2025.

Aidan O’Brien’s troubled relationship with the Melbourne Cup has continued with the stable’s leading Melbourne Cup chance Jan Brueghel ruled out of next week’s feature by Racing Victoria vets.

James McDonald became just the fifth Australasian jockey to ride 100 Group 1 winners with Via Sistina’s stunning success in the Cox Plate. We break down the century milestone by all the key metrics in this week’s Run The Numbers.

Buddybet, the bookmaking brainchild of successful businessman Scott Didier, has become the latest Australian wagering provider to close its doors.

In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe examines how Inglis and Magic Millions almost came together on a co-branded two-year-old sale, how a change of heart of Bittercreek has proven sweet for Troy Corstens, James Cummings’ affinity for a Snitzel and Tubba Williams salutes at Harden.

Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald’s training operation has extended to Scone as they firmly establish themselves among the biggest stables in the country, writes Tim Rowe.

Colin McKenna, the Western Victorian abattoir magnate turned Group 1-winning owner and the man who propelled Ciaron Maher’s training career, has died after a short illness.