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Blaxland and Freedmans back together - Artorius relationship in action at Magic Millions
The partnership between a bloodstock agent and a leading stable that purchased Group 1 winner Artorius as a yearling has been reactivated during the opening day of the Magic Millions Gold Coast sale.
Run The Numbers – The formula for early two-year-old success
With the rich two-year-old feature sales races on the Gold Coast and in Sydney fast approaching, this week’s Run The Numbers examines looks at the emerging success of the yearling sales graduates from 2024 as well as the decline in two-year-old participation across Australia.
Tempered start but quality to shine through at Magic Millions
Two blueblood fillies, including a half-sister to last year's top-priced Lot, promise to steal the spotlight during the opening session of the 2025 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.
Rowe on Monday: Autumn decisions for Private Harry, Espionage in Lightning bid and Penang racecourse land plans up in air
In this week's Rowe on Monday column, journalist Tim Rowe finds out what's in store for $3 million Sunlight winner Private Harry, checks out the progress of $1 million yearling Espionage ahead of racetrack return and delves into the complicated world of land deals and racing - this time in Malaysia.
Officials to make early call on fate of Magic Millions meeting
Racing Queensland chief executive Jason Scott says there is a preference for the $14.5 million Magic Millions meeting to be transferred to Eagle Farm if the Gold Coast Turf Club can’t stage Queensland’s richest raceday.
Front and centre - Gerard Daffy's role in the evolution of sports betting
During a lifetime in the wagering industry, Gerard Daffy has seen it all. And he has bet on a lot more as one of the true survivors in the Australian sports betting sector.
Poisoned turf prompts last-minute shift of Magic Millions meeting to the Sunshine Coast
A problem with the Gold Coast turf has prompted a dramatic race-eve shift of the Sunlight race meeting to the Sunshine Coast but next week’s Magic Millions meeting is expected to proceed as normal.