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'As integral as any person you can name' - Colleagues reflect on the legacy of Peter Heagney
Friends and colleagues have recalled the lasting legacy of the late Peter Heagney, a long-time Australian thoroughbred auctioneer, who passed away on Sunday.
Mentally strong but physically weak, Mathew Ellerton closes the door on training for now
Mat Ellerton’s stroke when holidaying in Bali earlier this year sent a shudder through the training ranks. As he continues his recovery, he has opted to close his stables. He told Matt Stewart he doesn’t know if he’ll be back.
Analysis: What does the Rosehill report really mean for Racing NSW?
Bren O’Brien examines the possible impacts on Racing NSW and the broader racing industry from the recently released Rosehill Select Committee report.
Back on track - Bookie offers on-course wagering lifeline after Tabcorp exit
Tabcorp’s decision to wind up its on-course operations has been a blow for the Victorian racing industry, but as Warwick Barr reports, one betting agency isn’t giving up on the racetrack as a wagering option.
A breath of fresh air - What drove auction houses to change scoping system
Inglis, Magic Millions and New Zealand Bloodstock have confirmed they will do away with the Lane-Bain Fallon post-sale endoscopic grading system in favour of the seven-point Havemeyer scale. Tim Rowe talks to veterinary experts about the motivation behind the change.
Rosehill sale process and viability condemned, report recommends inquiry into Racing NSW
The Rosehill parliamentary committee has been scathing in its findings on the process of the proposal to redevelop the western Sydney racecourse, while recommending that the operations of Racing NSW should be a matter of further inquiry.
Resilient breeders press on but 2025 Australian foal crop set to be smallest in 50 years
Australia’s foal crop could hit a five-decade low next year, but the possible outcome is far better than some studmasters were predicting leading into the breeding season.