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In his weekly bloodstock column, Tim Rowe chats to Widden’s Antony Thompson about the stud future of Southport Tycoon, American owners Mt Brilliant Farm on trans-Pacific ambitions and discusses a new addition to a star family and Snitzel’s pursuit of Redoute’s Choice.

John “Patto” Patterson, Flemington’s legendary clerk of the course, is gravely ill. Matt Stewart reflects on the remarkable racing life of a man who was the greatest horseman Bart Cummings ever knew.

There is likely to be an additional session of public hearings by the Rosehill parliamentary Select Committee, which has also sought and received an extension on its reporting date.

Kiwi punters can access the TAB Racing Club after being launched by Entain’s New Zealand wagering arm.

Anode is just one of four colts in the Golden Rose who is not already affiliated with a stallion farm. A win in the premier Sydney spring Group 1 race for three-year-olds would see his value skyrocket for breeder Evergreen Stud Farm.

Melbourne Racing Club members have elected Sheamus Mills and Cameron Fisher on to the board following a highly publicised election.

The selling of yearlings on the Gold Coast on the Saturday night following the Magic Millions race day will not take place in 2025, with the company deciding to condense the main book of the sale into four days next year.