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Morrison on message, now for the execution

Aaron Morrison has made all the right noises early in his time as Racing Victoria’s CEO, knowing he needs everyone pulling the same way to battle the headwinds the Victorian industry is confronting. He sat down with The Straight’s Bren O’Brien for an extensive interview.

Kentucky centrepiece back on the market: Adena Springs to attract international attention

A famed thoroughbred stud located in the Kentucky Bluegrass is back on the market and is expected to attract interest from international buyers, including investors with links to Australia.

Rosehill parliamentary inquiry – The five major talking points

With the public hearings now completed, Bren O’Brien examines the five main points to emerge from the Parliamentary Select Committee On The Proposal To Develop Rosehill, and examines where it goes from here.

Run The Numbers – Brightside builds for the third generation

With a seventh Group 1 victory for himself and 217th for the Hayes family, Mr Brightside belongs among the greatest horses Lindsay Park has trained, but it is what he is doing for the career for the Hayes brothers which is of the most significance.

Racing Victoria slashes race fields fees in a bid to revive wagering

Faced with wagering on racing falling off a cliff, Racing Victoria has pivoted in its pricing strategy, dropping and simplifying the fees it charges bookmakers to try to push the market back into growth.

A tried and proven approach: How WA’s Gangemi stable got ahead of the game

Before an explosion of interest in tried-horse purchases, the Gangemi family drew up a blueprint to find success with thoroughbreds others didn’t want. Jesse Dart caught up with co-trainer Chris Gangemi to find out how they did it and how the market is driving change.

Life in the Land of the Giants - the mega stables and their impact on racing

The number of trainers in Australia is shrinking, while the size of the mega stables continues to grow. Where does it end up? Matt Stewart thinks harness racing provides an answer.
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