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Storm Boy to stud - Coolmore calls time on Justify colt’s international campaign
Coolmore’s high-priced colt Storm Boy will return to Australia in August to join the Hunter Valley stud’s stallion roster after two below-par performances in the northern hemisphere.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday June 24 - 'Legend' status for Winx and Black Caviar, protest decides Wyong 2YO race, high hopes for Ancient Spirit juvenile, ACMA targets influencers
In today's Straight Shorts, Hall of Fame elevation for Winx and Black Caviar, Maurice juvenile wins on protest, regulator in warning to social media influencers, New Zealand two-year-old earmarked for Australia.
Run The Numbers – Trainers maketh the stallion
Chris Waller’s influence on the Australian breeding industry extends well beyond just the stallions he has trained himself. This week’s Run The Numbers digs into the number of winners he has prepared by Australia’s top sires.
Tail of the tape - a report card on 2024’s million-dollar yearlings
Forty-two yearlings sold for $1 million or more during the 2024 Australasian sales season. As that crop are about to turn three years of age, The Straight checks out how they have fared so far on the racetrack.
Straight Shorts - Monday June 23 - D. Wayne Lukas retires, noms in for Tattersall's Tiara, Elite Missile fancied in Guineas, Ryan-Alexiou fined
In today's Straight Shorts, a legend of US racing retires from training, 23 nominations for last Australian Group 1 race in 2024/25, Chris Parnham keen on Belmont Guineas chances, Rosehill partnership fined over positive swab.
Ka Ying maybe? Changes to RV vet protocols opens door to Champions Sprint possibility
Changes to Racing Victoria’s veterinary protocols for the spring could lead to connections of Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising reconsidering their avoidance of the Champions Sprint at Flemington.
Rowe On Monday - Vieira flying high with Trapeze Artist, Buccleuch boost for Twin Hills sire, more Playing God progeny for Pearce brothers
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Bert Vieira speaks about his unwavering faith in Trapeze Artist, a massiver day for Ollie Tait in both the UK and Australia, and trainers Ben and Daniel Pearce stay solid with Playing God's stock.