$1 million a week – Australia’s training duopoly raking in record rates of prize money

Australia’s two biggest stables are banking an average of over $1 million a week in prize money with Chris Waller set to become the first trainer to surpass $50 million in a season this weekend.

Satono Aladdin filly tops NZB Weanling Sale

Prominent owner Gary Harding’s secured the top lot of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Weanling Sale with a $170,000 purchase of a Satono Aladdin filly.

Where are they now - the millionaire babies from the class of 2023

During the 2023 Australian sales season, 47 yearlings were sold for more than $1 million, but have their racing careers so far matched their headline-grabbing purchase price?

Asfoora heroics a boost for Blue Gum Farm’s Flying Artie

Flying Artie now has the distinction of siring the winner of a Blue Diamond Stakes and a King Charles III Stakes from his first crop following Asfoora’s Royal Ascot triumph.

Foxcatcher to live on after Pointsbet acquisition

Pointsbet has acquired wagering content and betting platform Foxcatcher, as consolidation of the wagering industry in Australia continues.

NSW dodges Point Of Consumption tax rise, for now

New South Wales treasurer Daniel Mookhey has not included an increase in Point Of Consumption Tax in his 2024/25 state budget, with a decision on any new tax regime delayed until after the review of the state’s deal with Tabcorp.

Leading jockey Brett Prebble retires to concentrate on business interests

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Brett Prebble has quit the saddle after a career that made him a household name on racing’s world stage.
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