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Training in paradise – Eustace‘s Hong Kong adventure is ready to launch
Some days David Eustace can hardly believe he is embarking on a training career in Hong Kong. He told Matt Stewart that he is approaching the challenge with a balance of caution and ambition.
Run The Numbers – The rise and rise of Street Boss
A fourth individual Australian Group 1 winner for Street Boss on Saturday is a fitting reward for a stallion whose career has been built in increments. Run The Numbers reflects on his achievements so far.
At your service - the new stallions embarking on Australian stud careers
Twelve Group 1 winners are among 26 newcomers joining the Australian stallions as the 2024 breeding season begins.
'We require change' - McLachlan sets Tabcorp on new strategy as downturn continues to bite
Chief executive Gillon McLachlan has vowed to implement a new strategy for Tabcorp amid a $1.36 billion loss during the 2023-24 financial year.
Run The Numbers – Yulong’s ambitions on track
Via Sistina’s outstanding victory in the Group 1 Winx Stakes added another chapter to the Yulong story, the fifth time its green and white colours have been carried to victory in an elite Australian race. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at its burgeoning influence as a successful owner.
Analysis: Are we seeing the end of the small breeder in Australia?
While the top end of the Australian breeding and bloodstock industry remains in rude health, commercial realities are forcing an increasing number of smaller breeders out of the game. Bren O’Brien looks at what is driving this trend and the consequences of this contraction.
‘The one constant in their life’ – The unbreakable bond between horse and strapper
Donna Fisher cried for two days straight when she realised Black Caviar’s end was near. The strapper and the unbeaten mare shared an unbreakable bond during her racing days, a relationship mirrored with champion racehorses and their strappers the world over.