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Ole Ole - Vinery’s Kirk in hot demand with two first-crop trial winners
If Monday’s first set of major two-year-old barrier trials at Randwick are any guide, Ole Kirk is set to make a major mark with his first crop on the track.
Who is Godolphin Australia’s new managing director, Andy Makiv?
In an announcement months in the making, Andy Makiv has been named the new managing director of Godolphin Australia. The Straight's Tim Rowe sat down with Makiv to discuss his journey to leading the Australian branch of one of the world’s largest thoroughbred operations.
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.