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Maranoa Charlie an Arqana success story for Australian Peter Maher

Australian Peter Maher is back at Deauville at Arqana's August Sale this week looking for his next success story.

Straight Talk Podcast - Dave Mee and Aaron Gooden on what they look for in a horse, Harry Bailey on Inglis' collaborations, plus Tim's impressions of UK racing

Welcome to this week's episode of Straight Talk, sponsored by Inglis and Darley, featuring industry analysis plus interviews with Inglis' Harry Bailey, Pinhook Bloodstock's Dave Mee and The Good Oil's Aaron Gooden.

Arqana connection keeps bringing Sandblom back

Prominent Australian owner and breeder Matthew Sandblom reflects on how the success of Arqana purchase Ramatuelle keeps him coming back to Deauville.

Comment: The Punting Nation and the Federal Government: A History

Punters advocate Rich Irvine has spent the past decade trying to get state and federal governments to listen to the punters' voice when it comes to developing wagering policy. It is a task that is becoming frustrating, with little response but there is a glimmer of hope.

Rowe on Tuesday - The aura of racing's spiritual home and the magnificence of Goodwood

After a whirlwind week in the UK, Tim Rowe reflects on time spent in a revered Newmarket and three days at Glorious Goodwood.

Run The Numbers – The big blue change

The change of training strategies at Godolphin has precipitated the greatest movement of horses between stables in Australia since 2019. This week’s Run The Numbers breaks down which trainers have been the winners.

Final 2024/25 Australian Sires Tables

The full list of Top 10 sires in each of the major categories.
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