Run The Numbers - The Victorian question
While the Australasian yearling sales market fared better than expected in 2025, data reveals investment from one of Australia’s biggest jurisdictions has plummeted by more than 17 per cent. Run The Numbers breaks down the market by buyer location.
Straight Shorts - Monday April 14 - Dabble punts on UK market, National Sale schedule for Millions, spring racing economic report, Uruguay upgrade
In today's Straight Shorts, Australian online bookmaker Dabble has been licensed in the UK, weanlings to open Magic Millions National Sale, spring racing turbo charges Victorian economy, major Pattern boost for racing in Uruguay.
Rowe On Monday - Walsh's 'wise decision' to sell Amelia's Jewel, Breeders call for VOBIS changes, Group 1 result for Admire Mars
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe speaks to the owner of retired mare Amelia's Jewel about his decision to sell, canvasses thoughts on a Racing Victoria review into the VOBIS program and provides an insight into the progeny of Admire Mars.
‘He’s a ripping colt’ - Yulong snaps up Laurie’s Group 1 winner Vinrock
I Am Invincible’s first Australian two-year-old Group 1 winner Vinrock will remain with trainer Matt Laurie after the ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes hero was bought by Yulong.
Could global trade storms benefit the Australian thoroughbred industry?
The contrast between global economic uncertainty and the bullishness at the recent Australian Easter Yearling Sale makes sense in the context of the opportunities the crisis presents the Australian market, according to a leading global bloodstock agent.
Straight Shorts - Friday April 11 - MM announces HK appointment, Latham under investigation, stiff test for NZ Oaks winner, Cool Aza Beel off the mark in Australia
In today's Straight Shorts, Magic Millions has a new Hong Kong agent, NSW MP Mark Latham faces a possible racetrack ban, New Zealand's star filly set for Treasurethe Moment clash and Cool Aza Beel sires first Australian winner.
Inside Yulong - Jun Zhang on the relentless ambition of Australia’s biggest thoroughbred operation
In an exclusive interview with The Straight’s Tim Rowe, newly appointed general manager Jun Zhang has revealed Yulong has no plans to slow its growth and wants a foothold in the Hunter Valley.