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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tamac Farm Stud, a NSW bloodstock operation that has ridden the highs and the lows of the thoroughbred industry over six decades, is on the market with owner Mark Taylor hoping to make one final splash during the Magic Millions National Sales series.

Queensland pig farmer Darren Wilson’s chance introduction to Kelly Schweida could lead to a breakthrough Doomben Cup win with Miss Joelene 10 years in the making.