Bren O'Brien

Inglis’ week of breeding sales in Sydney wrapped up with a low-key Australian Broodmare Sale, featuring drops in average, aggregate and median on last year and two lots selling for $240,000.

Eleven race meetings in eight days have been lost in New South Wales, while a feature Gosford meeting was moved, as wet weather creates havoc.

Coolmore has paid $3.4 million for the VRC Oaks winner She’s Extreme while American John Stewart made a late splash when spending $3.2 million to buy Tutta La Vita at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale.

Ongoing issues with the Gold Coast turf track may have forced the movement of another feature race but Racing Queensland and the Gold Coast Turf Club remain confident over the surface’s long-term viability.

Online bookmaker TopSport once aimed to be at the top of the Australian wagering food chain until increased taxation forced it to make a strategic business decision.

With the broodmare sales season beginning at the Chairman’s Sale, we have examined the hot state of the Australian mare market and whether the recent boom is sustainable.

The Victorian government has slashed its estimated tax revenue from racing and sports betting in the current and upcoming financial years by $53 million in a forecast which could have a significant impact on the local racing industry.