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40,000 reasons to sell – The figure that could make or break ATC’s Rosehill plans
The possibility of 40,000 houses and a new Metro station led the Australian Turf Club down the path of its proposal to sell Rosehill racecourse. But questions remain over which key figures were discussed with whom before the idea was made public in December.
A tale of two owners as Justify youngsters steal show at Magic Millions
The progeny of Justify continue to leave their mark on the auction ring with Yulong paying $700,000 for a colt by the Coolmore shuttle sire at the Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale.
Glass half full – Tasracing CEO optimistic despite integrity, wagering and budgetary challenges
Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins believes clouds over integrity, wagering and the Tasmanian industry’s financial future are beginning to lift as he plots a path for blue skies and certainty for participants.
First Settler relation an early litmus test for Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale
A Snizel colt who is a half-brother to talented three-year-old Free Setter is tipped to be one of the popular Lots at the Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale.
Extinct - Racing NSW, ATC brickpit plan on life support
The prospect of relocating racing in western Sydney to the brickpit site at Olympic Park is looking increasingly remote after a leading planning expert said the environmental conditions on the site are "inhibitive for any form of development".
‘Industry participants have no say’ - Finemore calls for Racing NSW board shake-up
The composition of the Racing NSW Board, the spread of prize money and the conduct of the Australian Turf Club have been put under scrutiny by respected thoroughbred industry figure Ron Finemore at the Rosehill parliamentary inquiry.
Rowe On Monday - Lofty ambitions, freshmen flying and a sales company switch
In this week’s Rowe on Monday, Tim Rowe catches up with ambitious owner Paul Lofitis after Lofty Arch’s win on Saturday, puts the microscope on early success for first-season sires and reveals a likely switch of stables in of the two major Australian sales companies.