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Run The Numbers – Breaking down the J-Mac century
James McDonald became just the fifth Australasian jockey to ride 100 Group 1 winners with Via Sistina’s stunning success in the Cox Plate. We break down the century milestone by all the key metrics in this week’s Run The Numbers.
Buddybet joins WSP exodus
Buddybet, the bookmaking brainchild of successful businessman Scott Didier, has become the latest Australian wagering provider to close its doors.
Rowe On Monday - How Inglis and Magics nearly joined forces, Bitter sweet rejection for Corstens and Tubba on top
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe examines how Inglis and Magic Millions almost came together on a co-branded two-year-old sale, how a change of heart of Bittercreek has proven sweet for Troy Corstens, James Cummings’ affinity for a Snitzel and Tubba Williams salutes at Harden.
Scone the next step of Neasham and Archibald's expansion
Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald’s training operation has extended to Scone as they firmly establish themselves among the biggest stables in the country, writes Tim Rowe.
Vale Colin McKenna
Colin McKenna, the Western Victorian abattoir magnate turned Group 1-winning owner and the man who propelled Ciaron Maher’s training career, has died after a short illness.
‘Winx-like’ as Via Sistina destroys rivals in Cox Plate
Via Sistina has smashed the race and track record in a Cox Plate win over Japanese runner Prognosis and three-year-old Broadsiding that has earned comparisons with champion racemare Winx.
Tasmania increases prize money but drops Cups cash
Tasracing has confirmed its prize money for thoroughbred racing will increase 2.5 per cent over 2024/25, while the state’s two richest races, the Hobart Cup and Launceston Cup, have had their overall prize money dropped by $50,000 each.