In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Riversdale celebrates You Wahng’s Queensland Oaks win, Inglis James Price on the declining foal crop, why Hellbent is tracking a champion’s stats and an American success in the Yulong colours.

Amid the many tributes following Robbie Laing’s sudden death at age 66, one theme ran strong. As Matt Stewart writes, the five-time Group 1-winning trainer, former jockey, farrier, breaker and racing historian was a natural horseman who forged his own unique path.

The sudden death of bloodstock agent Michael Wallace has been felt across the Australasian and global bloodstock and breeding industries.

In this special edition of Straight Talk, hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe dive into the multifaceted world of horse racing from the perspective of professional punters, Nick Heathcote and John Walter.

In today's Straight Shorts, James Cummings to keep training out of Carbine Lodge, Group 3-winning mare Keshi Boom goes to auction, high praise for departing Entain chief executive Dean Shannon and Racing NSW calls for expressions of interest in Warwick Farm stables.

The Gleeson family, breeders of top sprinter Rothfire, are enjoying a different side to the racing industry that could have a Group 1 result in the Queensland Oaks.

Tabcorp’s decision to abandon its pre-raceday service for betting markets on non-metropolitan meetings has provided a window of opportunity for another bookmaker.