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‘We ask a lot of these people’ - What’s behind Australia’s shortage of equine reproductive vets
The 24-7 demands on equine reproductive veterinarians makes it a hard sell when it comes to attracting graduates. Helen Thomas spoke to a host of industry experts to examine why Australia has an acute shortage of such specialists.
Run The Numbers - The Group 1 producer - Tavistock’s elite Australian record
With eight Australian Group 1 winners on his resume, the legacy of the late Tavistock continues to build. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at where he sits when it comes to the most influential Kiwi-based stallions.
GRV’s MBL measures designed to re-invigorate wagering
Some bookies will be obliged to take bigger bets on Victorian greyhound racing for longer after a key policy change on minimum bets limits from Greyhound Racing Victoria.
Rowe On Monday - Pride's x-ray vision, Hermitage's Flight of fancy and a stallion logjam
In his weekly bloodstock column, Tim Rowe talks to Joe Pride about risky x-rays and Group 1 glory, reflect on Hermitage's latest elite success, discusses the demand for top stallions and Snitzel's big Saturday.
Ramatuelle’s Longchamp victory for Sandblom, OTI’s Sevenna's Knight finishes fifth in Arc
A Group 1 victory for owner Matthew Sandblom and a fifth place from OTI’s first runner in a Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe made for a good day for Australian connections at Longchamp.
A week of whispers – Why the slot rumour mill works so well for The Everest
The Everest is still two weeks away, but the level of speculation, coverage and expectation around the $20 million sprint already points to one of the great strengths of the slot race format.
Japan’s Unicorn gets a taste of Australian two-year-old racing
A Japanese owner who has experienced the ultimate success in the US will have his first taste of Australian racing when Perle De Chocolat runs in Saturday’s Group 3 Gimcrack Stakes at Randwick.