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First Settler makes 11 for Yulong
Yulong has built its stallion roster to 11 and added a third new face to the 2025 line-up, confirming Group 2-winning son of Written Tycoon, First Settler, would start his breeding career at the Victorian farm.
ATC takes another swing at members with proposed $370 million Penrith Golf Club deal
The Australian Turf Club has revealed the likely site of the fourth Sydney racecourse should it sell Rosehill, with a Memorandum Of Understanding signed to acquire and develop Penrith Golf Club.
Straight Shorts - Friday May 9 - Snitzel mare sells for $280,000, Extreme Choice share up for auction, Tabcorp surges on ASX, NSW trainer suspended over welfare
In today's Straight Shorts, a Snitzel mare has topped the Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale, a share in Newgate Farm's star sire Extreme Choice offered at auction, shares in wagering firm Tabcorp close 22 per cent higher for the week and NSW trainer banned on welfare charges.
'You've got to really understand what your trainers are thinking' - Unanswered questions over ATC's $800m plan for Warwick Farm
Warwick Farm may be the beneficiary of an $800 million upgrade should the proposed sale of Rosehill proceed, but trainers at the south-western Sydney track are concerned about the impact such a dramatic renovation may have on their businesses.
‘You have to have the hunger of a distance runner’ – From the saddle to the stable, Sue Jaensch continues to hold sway
Sue Jaensch's quietly extraordinary racing life is missing only a Group 1 on the mantelpiece, something which could be remedied with her Goodwood wildcard Sir Sway on Saturday. He is just the latest of a string of cheaply bought dream horses over the journey.
$4.2 million Bella and $3.8 million Jewel highlight record Chairman's Sale
The Everest winner Bella Nipotina has sold for $4.2 million and Group 1 star Amelia’s Jewel for $3.8 million as records tumbled at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale.
Sportsbet revenue drops $90 million as racing decline bites
Sportsbet’s parent company Flutter has cited racing industry challenges as a key driver in an 18 per cent drop in revenue for the Australian arm of the global wagering giant.