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Run The Numbers – From Goodwood to Doomben – Success still flows for Sussex duo Toronado and Too Darn Hot

Two imported sires with more than just alphabetical alignment in common, Too Darn Hot and Toronado, enjoyed marquee days at Doomben on Saturday. They are the focus of this week’s Run The Numbers.

‘Gone to the dogs’ – Troubled times in trots and greyhounds point to thoroughbred challenges

The harness and greyhound racing industries are feeling the pain as the major post-pandemic decline in wagering bites, and those in the thoroughbred industry should be taking note, writes Bren O’Brien.

2024 Stallion Fees - Latest

The latest service fees for Australia and New Zealand for the 2024 breeding season.

“That's what makes this one special – 2570 owners” - A micro solution to racing’s macro problem

In becoming the oldest trainer to win a United States Triple Crown race, D Wayne Lukas, a legendary figure of American racing, has put one of the more modern innovations in racehorse ownership in the spotlight.

Ms Represent – Cup fairytale fuels female jockey boom

The wave of success from Australia’s female jockeys, including Saturday’s clean sweep of all races at Morphettville, owes much to the hard-won gains of those trailblazers who came before, writes Matt Stewart.

Run The Numbers - Fast starts make for successful stallions

The top four sires in Australia this season all have one thing in common, they had multiple Group 1 winners from their first crops. This week’s Run The Numbers examines the importance of first impressions.

Inquiry could delay Rosehill plans but ATC ‘happy to cooperate’

The Australian Turf Club has said it will fully cooperate with a parliamentary inquiry into its proposed sale of Rosehill, which threatens to push back the timeline of the $5 billion proposal.
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