Zoustar fee steady as Widden reacts to market
Zoustar will stand at an unchanged fee of $275,000 for the 2025 Australian breeding season but half of Widden's 20-strong roster have had price reductions.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 23 - Twin Hills retires Denman, sponsorship milestone looms for BRC, Irish punter denied huge payout, a new winner for Street Boss
In today's Straight Shorts, a Group 1 winner has been retired from stud service, the BRC says cheers to extended sponsor deal, bookie defends non-payment action and Street Boss brings up his 1001st winner.
Selling down - former fund manager Perry continues his exit from breeding industry
Greg Perry will sell his prized Oaks winner Aristia at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale as he continues to divest his thoroughbred interests.
Comment: Is this the end game for Peter V'landys, or just another twist in his racing tale?
Peter V‘landys’ future as Racing NSW chief executive may be under the spotlight, but those seeking to wedge him from the top job still have their work cut out, writes Bren O’Brien.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday April 22 - How the Quokka draw unfolded, fields out for Adelaide Group 1s, Windsor Park fees, a blow for Trelawney and US online wagering faces bill scrutiny
In today's Straight Shorts, we have the latest on the $5 million Quokka and two Group 1 features in Adelaide, find out about Windsor Park's fees for 2025, report on a huge loss for Trelawney Stud and reveal a potential development in US online wagering regulation.
Can Overpass make it a three-peat in the 2025 Kia Quokka?
The Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass has drawn in barrier 10 as he aims to make it a three-peat in the $5 million 2025 Kia Quokka, to be run this Saturday.
Ole Kirk in select Vinery Stud company as 2025 service fee announced
Ole Kirk will stand for $99,000, the most expensive stallion on a Vinery roster since More Than Ready’s heyday, while Stefi Magnetica’s sire All Too Hard has had his fee cut.