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Racing’s burning questions as PM moves on wagering advertising reform – The Straight
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (1495+ words) Racing has long expected a carve out from any federal gambling advertising restrictions, but even with an exemption, a significant shift in how bookmakers market to customers will have a commercial impact on the thoroughbred industry, writes Bren O'Brien. When…...
Queensland trainers escalate fuel crisis fight as subsidy impasse continues – The Straight
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1004+ words) Queensland trainers are intensifying calls for fuel relief, warning that mounting transport costs and lack of subsidies threaten participation levels, particularly in regional areas where long-distance travel underpins the racing industry. Queensland thoroughbred trainers will escalate their fight for financial…...
A tale of two mares – Autumn Glow, Silver linings and Sweet success – The Straight
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (979+ words) Four of Silverdale Farm's six seven-figure yearlings have been out of the same mare, the remarkable Sweet Sherry, who, on paper at least, is outshining superstar Autumn Glow as'a farm favourite. Silverdale Farm may be riding high on its association…...
Five things we learned – Australian Cup and Tancred Stakes day – The Straight
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (1128+ words) A brilliant day of Group 1 racing across Australia and New Zealand was highlighted by tight finishes, a couple of champion mares, some cock-a-hoop Kiwis and another demonstration of Zac Lloyd's ascension to the company of Australia's best jockeys." A total…...
Top two-year-old Espionage to stand at Lovatsville – The Straight
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (539+ words) Multiple Group-winning juvenile Espionage will join the Lovatsville stallion roster in 2026 at an introductory fee of $11,000 (inc GST). A son of Australia's reigning champion sire Zoustar, the $1 million Magic Millions yearling made an early impression at two, winning the Group…...
Group 1 winner Grail Seeker joins Yulong broodmare band – The Straight
1+ week, 2+ day ago (236+ words) The curtain has been drawn on the racing career of multiple Group 1 winner Grail Seeker, with the daughter of Iffraaj to join the broodmare band at Yulong following her private sale. The Lance O'Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained mare was crowned…...
Prix Kergolay becomes 11th ballot-free qualifier for the Melbourne Cup – The Straight
1+ week, 3+ day ago (697+ words) The Victoria Racing Club's desire to continually grow the international appeal of the Melbourne Cup, has seen it add a French Group 2 to its list of golden ticket races. Nearly half of the field of this year's Melbourne Cup could…...
Major plans for Tuxedo – The Straight
1+ week, 4+ day ago (426+ words) Shaune Ritchie is confident Tuxedo can be a major weight-for-age player next season. With that in mind, the Cambridge-based horseman and training partner Colm Murray have resisted the temptation to try their luck across the Tasman and have sent the…...
Vinrock retired, to stand at Yulong in 2026 – The Straight
1+ week, 4+ day ago (542+ words) Vinrock, who became the first Group 1-winning two-year-old for champion sire I Am Invincible in Australia, has been retired by Yulong to stand at stud. " Yulong has confirmed that its Group 1-winning son of I Am Invincible, Vinrock, has been…...
Five things we learned – Golden Slipper Day - J-Mac's record, Arrowfield's four-timer, a Slipper triple play, a curse banished and Jigsaw – The Straight
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1154+ words) On a rare Golden Slipper day where the headline race didn't take centre stage, it was a record-breaking jockey who stole the limelight on what was also a brilliant day for Arrowfield, a return to the pinnacle for Marhoona and…...