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‘It doesn't actually make thoroughbred breeding business sense’ - the Super Seth gamble paying off for Waikato
After back-to-back Group 1 wins in Australia with Linebacker and Feroce, Super Seth has emerged as the great hope of New Zealand breeding, but the path to get here hasn’t been without sleepless nights for studmaster Mark Chittick.
Run The Numbers – First-season or proven sire, which has the better two-year-old stats?
On Saturday, the progeny of experienced sires were to the fore in Australia’s two-year-old stakes races, but on Sunday a first-season sire had the first two home in the Black Opal. The week’s Run The Numbers looks at which profile of stallion statistically performs better.
Rowe On Monday - Costa focused on Dubai for now, China new home for Australian sires and Antique a rare gem
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe speaks to expatriate trainer Michael Costa in Dubai, reveals the latest Australian sires to be exported and remembers the broodmare gem Antique.
Straight Shorts - Monday March 10 - Tentyris to miss Slipper, apprentice jockey wins Adelaide Cup, Bowman picks up Rivellino ride, unbeaten Te Akau 2YO earns a rest
Today's coverage starts with a shock Golden Slipper development after Todman Stakes winner Tentyris' campaign comes to an end. Hugh Bowman has snared a Slipper ride while apprentice Rochelle Milnes is the toast of Adelaide racing.
History repeats - Kia Ora counts on Farnan factor in Todman
Farnan’s reputation as a first-season sire on the move continues to grow with the 2020 Golden Slipper winner returning Kia Ora Stud to the stallion limelight.
253 words - How the NSW government responded to Rosehill parliamentary inquiry recommendations
The NSW government’s brief official response to the Rosehill Select Committee has included support for a review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act and for changes in ministerial diary disclosures.
Straight Shorts - Thursday March 6 - RSN sale speculation, Entain results, Rosehill response due, BlueBet continues PointsBet chase, OTI after NZ riches
In today's Straight Shorts, the future ownership of radio station RSN remains uncertain. a NSW government response to a Select Committee inquiry into the future of Rosehill is due today and BlueBet insists its offer for PointsBet is the best one for shareholders.