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Jockeys and trainers split over jumpouts widens after explosive response from ATA
The ongoing row between trainers and jockeys over the payment of jumpout fees in Victoria is no closer to a resolution despite Racing Victoria’s attempts to act as an intermediary between the parties.
Run The Numbers – Beyond Savabeel
Well on his way to his 10th Grosvenor Award as New Zealand’s leading sire, Waikato Stud’s Savabeel is undoubtedly a stallion of a generation. This week’s Run The Numbers looks beyond the champion, to see how the next generation of Kiwi sires compare.
Eye-catching filly on song - Savabeel sister to Orchestral sets Karaka record
The sister to trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood’s Group 1-winning filly Orchestral has created a new watermark at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale, selling for $2.4 million to a client of Chris Waller.
Rowe On Monday - Tight sales schedule in 2026, Booming results for Rounsefell and Thwaites loses battle
In this week's Rowe On Monday column, Tim Rowe examines a crowded yearling sales calendar in 2026, puts a spotlight on bloodstock agent Craig Rounsefell and reflects on the remarkable training career of Malcolm Thwaites.
Ramsey’s misfortune turns into sales ring gold for Emery’s Too Darn Hot filly
Every horse has a story - and so it proved again on day one of the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale.
New alliance - Freedman and Coolmore team up on $725,000 Wootton Bassett colt
Michael Freedman and Coolmore joined forces for an impressive colt by Wootton Bassett early on the opening day of the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale.
La Dorada extends Te Akau Racing Karaka Millions 2YO dominance
Leading Australian jockeys Craig Williams and Blake Shinn have teamed up with Te Akau Racing for feature race success on Karaka Millions day in New Zealand.