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Run The Numbers - The divided state of the Australian broodmare market
With the three major broodmare sales completed, a clear trend has emerged, while race fillies remain more desirable than ever, the market for mares offered in foal is in freefall.
Hong Kong calling with Queensland Derby proven path to Asian riches
The Queensland Derby has been a fertile source of future Hong Kong runners and there’s every chance the trend will continue after this year’s edition.
Holding Pattern – Racing Australia’s black-type paralysis rolls on
Australia’s black-type racing pattern remains in its five-year stasis with Racing Australia’s board opting not to act on a review it commissioned four years ago.
The Yulong effect – How the battle at the top has changed the Australian mares' market
The battle between Yulong and Coolmore to secure the best-performed fillies and mares in Australia has shifted the Australian bloodstock market, but is there a risk of duopoly developing?
$6.6 million Imperatriz rewrites records on the Gold Coast
Imperatriz will join Yulong’s regal broodmare band after setting a record for a broodmare in Australia when she sold for $6.6 million at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
What's wrong with Warwick Farm? The inside running on Sydney's 'dinky-di' racetrack
It’s doubtful that any piece of racing infrastructure is subject to as much widespread industry scrutiny as our major turf racetracks. Warwick Farm seems a special case.
‘There are lessons in places like Singapore’ – One Moor trip for Daniel
For Daniel Moor, one last trip to ride in Singapore has given him cause to reflect on what it was and what it has become, writes Matt Stewart.