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Rowe On Monday - NZ legend Joe Yorke remembered, Japanese syndicate success a pointer to expansion, sales recruitment hots up
In his latest Rowe On Monday column, Tim Rowe reports on the loss of a New Zealand industry legend, provides an insight into Japan-based Umanity Racing's plans for Australia and details the competition between auction houses for 2026 yearlings.
Weir’s appeal disqualification dismissed
Darren Weir’s appeal against the terms of a two-year disqualification has been dismissed.
Winx’s Snitzel colt to headline Inglis Easter 2026
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.
‘Wayne brought heart, grace, and grit to every corner of the sport’ – US racing mourns legendary Lukas
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.
Straight Shorts - Friday June 27 - Adam White named Vinery interim GM, Cambridge all-in on Karaka, regulator backs betting legislation, reduced fee for Stratosphere
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.
Billion-dollar Sunlight - Gold Coast Turf Club development gains stakeholder approval
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.
Straight Shorts - Thursday June 26 - Per Incanto colt tops NZ weanling sale, Everest slot for Mulberry Racing, Lane in WA Hall of Fame recognition, betting tax shortfall for ACT
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.