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A Star in the making - How Chris Waller set Aeliana on her way into ATC Australian Derby favouritism
One of the hardluck Group 1 stories of the spring, Aeliana will be trying to become only the 10th filly to win the ATC Australian Derby.
‘Failed the vet’ - Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks to remedy ’unfair’ reputation for rejecting imports
While blame for a sale of a thoroughbred to Hong Kong falling through is often attributed to strict veterinary protocols, data from the Jockey Club shows just 1 per cent of horses have been deemed unacceptable for importation.
Straight Shorts - Thursday April 3 - Inglis banks on quality, Poy outed for more than 13 years, PointsBet takeover latest, Auguste Rodin joins shuttle set
In today's Straight Shorts, Inglis' Sebastian Hutch gives his thoughts on the Australian Easter Yearling Sale catalogue, former jockey Michael Poy banned for 13-1/2 years, PointsBet rejects rival Australian wagering firm's takeover bid and Auguste Rodin will shuttle to New Zealand.
Jun Zhang to lead new-look Yulong after Cox departure
Jun Zhang, the son-in-law of founder Zhang Yuesheng, will replace Vin Cox as general manager of global racing and breeding powerhouse Yulong.
‘This is kind of normal for us’ - Extreme weather a reality of remote Queensland racing
The floods that have inundated outback Queensland are taking their toll on the community racing schedule in the region.
In the MIXI – A Japanese behemoth eyes Australia as its next betting growth market
MIXI, the Japanese company at the centre of a takeover bid for PointsBet, has built a profitable betting business in Japan’s highly regulated sports betting market in just five years. It is banking on its social betting focus making a similarly major mark in Australia.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 2 - Zougotcha a star turn for Magic Millions, Cogburn fee set, AFL plan puts RV on edge, Sydney track manager moves south
In today's Straight Shorts, high-class mare Zougotcha is headed for the Magic Millions broodmare sale, Widden announces service fee for Cogburn, Racing Victoria worried by potential AFL grand final switch, Rosehill racecourse manager joins Moonee Valley team, plus more.