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Wagering companies follow sudden stock downturn
Tabcorp, PointsBet and BlueBet have all dipped in value amid a sharp drop in the Australian Stock Exchange with more than $100 billion off its value.
Rowe On Monday - Tariffs and the potential fallout, a widening gap in the US industry, Pattern priority for new TBA boss
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe explores the effect of increased tariffs on global bloodstock, provides an insight into the state of play in the American industry and reveals the priorities for incoming Aushorse boss Andrew Hore-Lacy.
Nearest The Pin - Easter Yearling Sale - in collaboration with Pedigrees360
Welcome to the 2025 edition of The Straight’s Nearest The Pin from the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale.
$3 million Home Affairs colt tops Easter opener
In an extraordinary show of faith in Coolmore’s dual Group 1-winning sprinter Home Affairs, the first-season stallion is now the sire of Australasia’s two highest-priced yearlings in 2025.
‘The horse sells himself’ - Laurie in the driver’s seat as offers flow for unbeaten Vinrock
As offers flow for arguably Australia’s most valuable available stallion prospect, Vinrock’s trainer Matt Laurie is unfazed with managing what could prove a life-changing windfall for the colt's connections.
Straight Shorts - Friday April 4 - Chris Parnham injured in Pinjarra fall, Europe bloodstock concern over US tariffs, lifetime ban for NZ trainer, Coleman share goes online
In today's Straight Shorts, leading Perth jockey Chris Parnham hospitalised after a race fall, tariff jitters for European thoroughbred industry, life ban for New Zealand trainer and a piece of Group 1 placegetter Coleman for sale on Inglis Digital.
‘Detrimental and a negative influence’ - Partington’s snap resignation prompts emergency talks between RQ and trainers
Mediation between Racing Queensland executives and the state’s Australian Trainers’ Association is under way to resolve a bitter dispute between senior figures of the two organisations.