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Eleventh victory for Waikato Stud at Kiwi awards
An 11th success for Waikato Stud as New Zealand Breeder of the Year has been hailed by principal Mark Chittick as just as significant as the previous 10.
Rowe On Monday - Asfoora too special to sell, an early first-season sire preview and six of the best for So You Think
In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe asks owner-breeder Akram El-Fahkri what's the plan for Asfoora beyond the racetrack, trainer Will Freedman provides an insight into the progeny of some first-season sires and rain-affected meetings bring So You Think into his own.
MIXI grows its interest in PointsBet to 15 per cent
Japanese company MIXI’s interest in takeover target PointsBet has grown to the brink of 15 per cent, as it looks to outpoint fellow shareholder betr in securing the corporate bookmaker.
Inglis looks to build on successful year as 2026 yearling entries open
Inglis has opened its yearling sales entries for 2026, with Inglis Bloodstock chief executive Sebastian Hutch looking to build on the success of 2025.
Mauritian racing set for return
Racing will return to the famous Champ de Mars in Mauritius this week, with a four-race ‘mock meeting’ to be held on Saturday ahead of the official return to racing on August 2.
Pressure grows on federal government as talks resume on gambling advertising reform
Gambling advertising reforms are firmly on the agenda of the new federal parliament, with the resumption of consultation over possible changes, while the crossbench has put the Albanese government’s relationships with sports bodies and bookmakers under a fresh spotlight.
Roads less travelled - Peter Robl’s unorthodox search for winners
Peter Robl made a name for himself as a dedicated jockey willing to put in the long hours of travel to ride a winner. It’s an approach to racing that is also serving him well as a lateral-thinking trainer.