Bella Nipotina or Amelia’s Jewel to rule Chairman’s Sale

Racetrack stars Bella Nipotina and Amelia's Jewel will be the headline attractions during the Inglis' Chairman's Sale in Sydney on Thursday.

ATC's $57 million carrot for members to support Rosehill sale

ATC members will receive free membership for five years and up to $1000 a year to spend at the races as part of a huge incentive push for the Australian Turf Club to secure the approval of the sale of Rosehill racecourse.

Pardi time as ‘sophisticated investors’ pounce on top-priced foal

Records continued to tumble on the closing day of the Inglis Australian Weanling Sale with a Too Darn Hot colt selling for $775,000.

Straight Shorts - Tuesday May 6 - A Karaka shake-up, Tabcorp's live play, Frankie goes to Stake, Tarzino leads Westbury roster

In today's Straight Shorts, New Zealand Bloodstock mixes up its format for the 2026 Karaka National Yearling Sale, Tabcorp targets in-play markets, a big deal for Frankie Dettori and a new stallion and a refurbished track for South Australia.

Ugly duckling becomes central to ATC selling its golden goose

Unloved and unvarnished for 25 years, Warwick Farm, under the gun from the very start of Peter V’landys’ tenure in charge of Racing New South Wales, has remarkably emerged as the possible saviour of the Australian Turf Club’s plan to sell Rosehill.

Run The Numbers – Blue blitz – How Godolphin conquered the world

While Godolphin’s Australian operation is undergoing a period of change, globally it was one of the most significant weekends in the Blue Army’s long history, including a long-awaited Kentucky Derby victory. Run The Numbers charts Godolphin’s extraordinary Group 1 record.

Straight Shorts - Monday May 5 - Jockeys in league of their own, Oaks winner stays put, breakthrough for shuttle stallions and Empire retires

In today's Straight Shorts, 12 of the world's leading jockeys to form their own league, Australasian Oaks winner Benagil to remain with Glen Thompson and Yulong adds a son of Zoustar to their roster.
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