Rowe on Monday - Yeung embarks on bloodstock journey with Magic Millions, Player’s Nepotism ride and Stewart scoffs at tariffs impact
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe catches up with Magic Millions recruit Thomas Yeung, finds out why the sky is the limit for Nepotism and discovers a contrarian industry view on tariffs.
Wootton Bassett returns as Private Life joins Coolmore Australia roster
Coolmore will shuttle one of the world’s hottest stallions again in 2025 with a fee yet to be confirmed for Wootton Bassett, who will lead the Australian roster of 13 in 2025.
‘Looking beyond perfection’ – Chris Waller on the pressure to be the best
The Straight’s Matt Stewart wanted to ask champion trainer Chris Waller about dealing with pressure. What came back was a 25-minute unfiltered voice message reply which sets out the challenge Waller faces every day to meet his own very high standards.
Straight Shorts - Thursday April 17 - Latham escapes ATC ban, Waller wins Albury Gold Cup, Victorian judge slams bookies, broadcast deal for $5m Quokka
In today's Straight Shorts, Independent NSW MP Mark Latham's run-in with an Australian Turf Club senior executive has resulted in a suspended good-behaviour order, a Victorian judge has taken a swipe at the bookmaking industry, Matusalem claims the Albury Gold Cup and a TV deal for The Quokka.
How club membership remains a powerful force in Australian racing
Membership has been the foundation on which Australian racing clubs have been built and its power base remains strong despite having a diminishing relevance on the balance sheet.
Consumer watchdog launches probe into NSW trainers’ charity event
The NSW Trainers Association is under investigation over its involvement in a fundraising lunch for a high-profile charity organisation.
Straight Talk Podcast - Star additions for Coolmore, the bonus questions, the Rosehill reset and Tabcorp still waiting
This week’s Straight Talk features an interview with Coolmore’s Tom Moore on its new stallion additions, plus a discussion on breeders’ bonus, Tabcorp’s ongoing wait and the Rosehill reset.