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Champagne and Caviar - the omens surrounding Nepotism’s Group 1 bid
Nepotism, closely related to Black Caviar, will be trying to honour the champion mare while creating his own high-profile identity in the Champagne Stakes.
How club membership remains a powerful force in Australian racing
Membership has been the foundation on which Australian racing clubs have been built and its power base remains strong despite having a diminishing relevance on the balance sheet.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 16 - Ole Kirk in box seat for first-season honours, Saudi Arabia to host ARC, change of plans for Giga Kick, UK breeze-up record
In today's Straight Shorts, Ole Kirk continues to churn out the winners, dates announced for Asian Racing Conference in Saudi Arabia, top sprinter Giga Kick off to Adelaide and Godolphin wins UK breeze-up bidding war.
Tabcorp uncertainty persists as NSW government drags heels on funding review
No news is not good news for Tabcorp, as it awaits a comprehensive review of its NSW licence agreement which has considerable knock-on implications for the broader racing industry.
Straight to stud - no overseas mission for Coolmore’s Group 1 winner Switzerland
Valuable Snitzel colt Switzerland won’t race again after a three-start autumn preparation, with Coolmore retiring him to stud as its second newcomer for 2025.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday April 15 - The Autumn Sun returns to Arrowfield roster, Per Incanto fee rise, Yulong retires Deny Knowledge and Microphone sold to Brazil
In today's Straight Shorts, Arrowfield Stud has announced its 2025 service fees and the return of The Autumn Sun, New Zealand sire Per Incanto in price hike, Yulong mare Deny Knowledge retired and Darley stallion Microphone has been sold to stand in Brazil.
ATC starts again with a new Rosehill vote set for May 27
A member decision of the future of Rosehill racecourse has been delayed again, with the Australian Turf Club embarking on a whole new voting process, with an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on May 27.