$3 million Home Affairs colt tops Easter opener
In an extraordinary show of faith in Coolmore’s dual Group 1-winning sprinter Home Affairs, the first-season stallion is now the sire of Australasia’s two highest-priced yearlings in 2025.
‘The horse sells himself’ - Laurie in the driver’s seat as offers flow for unbeaten Vinrock
As offers flow for arguably Australia’s most valuable available stallion prospect, Vinrock’s trainer Matt Laurie is unfazed with managing what could prove a life-changing windfall for the colt's connections.
Straight Shorts - Friday April 4 - Chris Parnham injured in Pinjarra fall, Europe bloodstock concern over US tariffs, lifetime ban for NZ trainer, Coleman share goes online
In today's Straight Shorts, leading Perth jockey Chris Parnham hospitalised after a race fall, tariff jitters for European thoroughbred industry, life ban for New Zealand trainer and a piece of Group 1 placegetter Coleman for sale on Inglis Digital.
‘Detrimental and a negative influence’ - Partington’s snap resignation prompts emergency talks between RQ and trainers
Mediation between Racing Queensland executives and the state’s Australian Trainers’ Association is under way to resolve a bitter dispute between senior figures of the two organisations.
A Star in the making - How Chris Waller set Aeliana on her way into ATC Australian Derby favouritism
One of the hardluck Group 1 stories of the spring, Aeliana will be trying to become only the 10th filly to win the ATC Australian Derby.
‘Failed the vet’ - Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks to remedy ’unfair’ reputation for rejecting imports
While blame for a sale of a thoroughbred to Hong Kong falling through is often attributed to strict veterinary protocols, data from the Jockey Club shows just 1 per cent of horses have been deemed unacceptable for importation.
Straight Shorts - Thursday April 3 - Inglis banks on quality, Poy outed for more than 13 years, PointsBet takeover latest, Auguste Rodin joins shuttle set
In today's Straight Shorts, Inglis' Sebastian Hutch gives his thoughts on the Australian Easter Yearling Sale catalogue, former jockey Michael Poy banned for 13-1/2 years, PointsBet rejects rival Australian wagering firm's takeover bid and Auguste Rodin will shuttle to New Zealand.