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‘Unprecedented opportunity’ - sharing the ride in Zoustar’s climb to the top

Qatar Bloodstock will offer a lifetime share in Widden Stud’s champion sire Zoustar as part of Inglis Digital’s next online sale.

Riverstone Lodge filly leads final-day buying at Magic Millions National Yearling Sale

A Zoustar filly from the stakes-winning mare Hell Or Highwater has sold for $260,000 as selling came to an end at the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale.

How a land tax loss could change Godolphin Australia’s path

A High Court Appeal defeat has cost Godolphin over $1 million in land tax and may precipitate a change of business model for the global powerhouse in Australia.

Who could buy Segenhoe Stud? The $40 million question

Segenhoe Stud in the heart of prime thoroughbred country in the NSW Hunter Valley is on the market. Bren O'Brien examines potential buyers for the historic property.

Zoustar trio top positive first day of National Yearling Sale

A trio of Zoustar yearlings have topped the first day of the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale, as the market demonstrated some optimism with year-on-year growth.

‘Sun on their backs’ - how the Queensland sunshine energises Australia's next stars

The benefit of sending racehorses to Queensland for winter campaigns has stood the test of time for many of Australia’s biggest stables, writes Matt Stewart.

Chief executive Josh Blanksby to quit Melbourne Racing Club

Josh Blanksby has resigned as the chief executive of the Melbourne Racing Club after seven years at the helm.
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