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Crabtree stays the distance with filly, paying a record Australian Weanling Sale price

Robert Crabtree may have completed the sale of his Dorrington Farm but giving up a filly he bred before being sold in unison with Noorilim Park wasn’t an option at the Inglis Australian Weanling Sale.

Rowe On Monday - Derby winner's sales dilemma, is sex bias a myth and sons of a star in demand

In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim explores how a near miss led Simon Delzoppo to breed a SA Derby winner, questions if sex bias in a stallion’s progeny is a real factor or just perception and looks at the flow of Zoustar’s sons headed to stud.

Racing renaissance? – Record turnover, surge in viewership for Kentucky Derby

Record growth in wagering and viewership for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby point to a resurgence in the interest in horse racing in the United States.

Starlust a 'game-changer' as Riverstone launches into stallion game

Riverstone’s entry into the stallion market via Breeders’ Cup winner Starlust has been described by the Hunter Valley farm as a “game-changer” for the fledgling operation.

Straight Shorts - Friday May 2 - PointsBet seeks 'clarification' on betr offer, Bet365 sale speculation, Maher heads to Arqana breeze-ups and Spirit Of Boom fee announced

In today's Straight Shorts, we have the latest from PointsBet on betr's updated takeover offer, Bet365 linked to possible sale, Maher eyes French breeze-up auction and Spirit Of Boom stays at same fee for 2025.

Armidale backs Bodyguard to boost Tassie fortunes

Armidale Stud has turned to high-class juvenile Bodyguard to help rejuvenate Tasmania’s breeding and racing industry, with the son of I Am Invincible’s acquisition described as a coup for the state.

Sliding doors and Google Maps - an unlikely route to the South Australian Derby

A racing novice of less than a decade ago, Matt Sellick’s unconventional venture into thoroughbred syndication is getting serious with Statuario one of the favourites to win the South Australian Derby.
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