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Rowe On Monday: Widden's Tycoon ambition, a Brilliant result, a new Jewel and Snitzel's 148th

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.

“I’ve never seen a horse whisperer like him” – The Flemington legend of John Patterson

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.

Rosehill inquiry gets extension, extra hearing day likely

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.

New Zealand’s TAB Racing Club off and running

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

The horse who fell through the cracks - can Anode upstage his rivals in the Golden Rose?

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.

Mills, Fisher win race for vacant MRC board positions

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

Saturday night out - Magic Millions ditches post-races evening sale session

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.
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