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Inside Yulong - Jun Zhang on the relentless ambition of Australia’s biggest thoroughbred operation
In an exclusive interview with The Straight’s Tim Rowe, newly appointed general manager Jun Zhang has revealed Yulong has no plans to slow its growth and wants a foothold in the Hunter Valley.
From Piping Lane to Alalcance - Leon Laskey’s never-ending Cup journey
Having played a part in the famed career of Piping Lane, Leon Laskey has had a lifetime ambition to have an even stronger connection to a Melbourne Cup winner. He is hoping Sydney Cup favourite Alalcance can realise that dream.
Straight Shorts - Thursday April 10 - Ballymore Stables to close, Vinrock speculation grows, Dundeel elevated to NZ Hall of Fame, Campbell Rawiller calls time on riding
In today's Straight Shorts, Lindsay Park will take over the Flemington operation of the late trainer Mike Moroney, Yulong admits to Vinrock interest, VOBIS scheme to be reviewed and Dundeel a New Zealand Hall of Famer.
Northern exposure – Is Bendigo Victorian racing’s sleeping giant?
Bendigo will be the Victorian racing spotlight with its standalone meeting. As training becomes increasingly decentralised, the opportunity is there for the track tagged the “Nursery of Champions” to become one of the major hubs of the industry.
While the rumour mill turns, Ciaron Maher keeps his eye on the prize
Back-of-house changes at Ciaron Maher Racing, including the decision of Declan Maher to go it alone in Queensland, may have set tongues wagging, but the man in charge is focusing on the task ahead.
Bookie breached and fined for failing to record customer phone calls
The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission has fined bookmaker PlayUp more than $13,000 over two licence breaches.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 9 - Coleman share sells online, record result for World Pool, Atishu ready for finale, Alligator Blood retired
In today's Straight Shorts, a 10 per cent share in Coleman has sold for $405,000, record World Pool turnover on Randwick and Dubai offering, Atishu set for racing farewell and Alligator Blood's comeback has been shelved.