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Rowe On Monday - Tax relief for US owners and breeders, Cornerstone taps into Wootton Bassett popularity, Grenville adds to weanling stocks, big results for Newington Farm
In today's Rowe On Monday column, Tim Rowe reports on an interesting bloodstock industry development in the US, checks out the latest weanling market moves on the Gold Coast and reveals an impressive statistic for Newington Farm.
Commingling issue delivers a $69 million hit to Hong Kong turnover
The Hong Kong Jockey Club conceded an issue with its betting pools late in Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting cost around HK$350 million in turnover, while Australian punters were shut out of betting on commingled pools.
Malone takes contrasting paths in deep weanling market
North Bloodstock’s Mick Malone bought two weanlings at the Gold Coast on Sunday and their respective prices sum up the spectrum of the foal market.
Postal and online ballots close as Rosehill vote looms
Online and postal voting has closed for Australian Turf Club members ahead of the landmark vote on whether to proceed on a $5 billion sale of Rosehill racecourse.
Millions dreaming - Maher’s Gold Coast roadmap for Anamoe foal
Trainer Ciaron Maher will take his chances in the Magic Millions sales ring next year with a $360,000 filly by Anamoe, but the long-term target is to have her in the $3 million 2YO Classic in January 2027.
Straight Shorts - Friday May 23 - Ole Kirk share goes to auction, Isti's Magic moment, Storm Boy in Ireland debut, D'Argento fee unchanged, key racing staff appointments
In today's edition of Straight Shorts, a share in Ole Kirk will be auctioned at Magic Millions, Isti Star wins $1 million Gold Coast feature, Storm Boy is set to debut for Ballydoyle, Bowness keeps D'Argento at same service fee, personnel changes at Te Akau and Lindsay Park.
French disconnection – The similarities and differences in the challenges facing racing in France and Australia
The connection between French and Australian racing has arguably never been as strong, and while both confront a decline in wagering, the causes, as well as the racing culture are different, writes Matt Stewart.