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Rowe On Monday - Rosberg 'a win for everyone', Wootton Bassett's select book, US a new source for HK
In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe speaks to bloodstock agent Shane McGrath about Rosberg's debut win, checks out the quality of Wootton Bassett's 2025 book and reveals why America could be the next frontier for Hong Kong buyers.
Controlled play: MIXI to take PointsBet board spot and plans to shut betr out
MIXI has upped the ante in its battle for PointsBet, confirming it will utilise its controlling interest in the company to establish a presence on the PointsBet board, while preventing betr from doing the same.
Moment of concern – Star mare’s spring campaign on hold for now after colic scare
An ill-timed colic issue has forced Matt Laurie and Yulong’s star mare Treasurethe Moment out of Saturday’s G1 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.
Albanese government starts to move on gambling ad reform
A long wait for federal government reform of gambling advertising may be over, with the pace of change picking up and a reported ambition to get legislation through parliament by the end of 2025.
Toronado withdrawn from service
Leading Victorian stallion Toronado has been withdrawn from service, with Swettenham Stud confirming the multiple Group 1 producer would be rested as he battles a serious infection and lameness.
Aussie mares represented at Keeneland Yearling Sale
The three-quarter brother to Golden Sixty and the second foal from American Grade 1 winner Oleksandra are among the progeny of Australian mares in Book 1 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, to start next Monday.
‘This is why the stewards issued serious charges’ - secret police video released in Weir case
Racing Victoria has come out strongly against disgraced trainer Darren Weir after footage showing him and two staff members using a “jigger” on three horses at Warrnambool seven years ago.