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Changing places - Ryan’s drive also opens the door for Dilmi

New adventures await Sara Ryan and Nacim Dilmi. But before Ryan hands over the keys to Dilmi at Domeland, they will have time to reflect on how a one-time biochemical engineering student and an aspiring but unsuccessful jockey found themselves on the precipice of big opportunities.

Run The Numbers – Australian racing’s most improved in 2024/25

As the 2024/25 racing season runs out the clock, it is time for Run The Numbers’ second annual Australian racing’s most improved awards, where we look at which trainers, jockeys and sires have improved their performance the most on the previous season.

Rowe On Monday - Asfoora too special to sell, an early first-season sire preview and six of the best for So You Think

In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe asks owner-breeder Akram El-Fahkri what's the plan for Asfoora beyond the racetrack, trainer Will Freedman provides an insight into the progeny of some first-season sires and rain-affected meetings bring So You Think into his own.

Straight Talk Podcast - Will Freedman on the costs of training, plus changes at the ATC, the decline of 2YOs and racing's appeal to bookies

This week's edition of Straight Talk with Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe, features an extensive interview with Will Freedman on the financial challenges of horse training and discussions of the ATC's new leadership as well as a host of other topics.

Rosehill redevelopment on new ATC chairman’s agenda

The development of land surrounding Rosehill racecourse remains a priority for the regime at the Australian Turf Club, with new chairman Tim Hale pinpointing it as one of the key issues.

Run The Numbers – The ongoing collapse of Australian two-year-old racing

While Australia may hold a reputation for its two-year-old racing, the most recent figures point to an ongoing slump in participation, which is having a knock-on impact across breeding and bloodstock. Run The Numbers investigates.

Rowe On Monday - Mihalyka’s Rebel with a cause, Bivouac on the march, Powrie the horseman and Magic Millions farewells Hayward

In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe examines Rebel Dane's rollercoaster career at stud, reveals how Bivouac supporters should be on good terms with themselves, canvasses the opinion of steward Fin Powrie and pays tribute to a Magic Millions stalwart.
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