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One of the most valuable colts ever bred in Australia will go under the auctioneer's hammer next April after Inglis convinced the owners of the Snitzel son of Winx to offer him at the 2026 Easter Yearling Sale.

The global racing industry has paid tribute to legendary US trainer D Wayne Lukas, who has died aged 89, less than a week after his retirement and less than three weeks after the last of his 4967 wins.

In today's Straight Shorts, Adam White to lead Vinery management in interim appointment, Cambridge Stud to concentrate solely on Karaka sale in 2026, regulator says Entain's New Zealand exclusivity deal a winner and service fee for Tasmanian sire Stratosphere announced.

Aquis and the Gold Coast Turf Club have received community stakeholder approval to proceed with their $1 billion joint venture to redevelop two hectares of the racetrack into apartments and a lifestyle facility.

In today's Straight Shorts, Newgate has purchased the top Lot at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Weanling Sale, Mulberry Racing named as Everest slotholder, Damian Lane honoured in Western Australia and the ACT has a betting tax issue.

Andrew Hore-Lacy spent 15 years at the Seven Network but he’s ready for the challenge of leading peak body Thoroughbred Breeders Australia during a time of considerable industry issues.

Betr is back in the hunt for PointsBet after a “system error” was blamed for a voting glitch, which initially saw MIXI’s bid for the wagering company approved, only for that to be revoked after Betr called for a recount.