The Straight News Desk
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Prebble’s prognosis remains unclear after spinal surgery
Tom Prebble’s recovery from a race fall at Warrnambool this week is expected to be slow, with the young jockey undergoing surgery on a spinal injury.
Straight Talk Podcast - Troy Corstens, a possible Group 1 shake-up, Fastnet Rock and the future of Australian wagering
In this edition of Straight Talk, hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe unpack the latest in racing, breeding and wagering in a wide-ranging episode, including a feature interview with Troy Corstens.
Million-dollar madness continues at Keeneland
An extraordinary first week of selling at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale has concluded with US$55 million more spent across the four days on Books 1 and 2 than over the same period last year.
Lovatsville backs Victorian trainers with nomination prizes
Trainers who win one of a select group of Victorian country races this spring will win a nomination to one of the five stallions standing at emerging stud farm Lovatsville.
Walker heads Thousand Guineas noms
The $3 million Caulfield Guineas and $1.5 million Thousand Guineas have drawn 119 and 106 nominations respectively.
Thoroughbred industry mourns prominent vet Dr Jim Rodger
Esteemed breeding and racing veterinarian Dr Jim Rodger, described as a true pioneer of modern-day equine medicine, has died.
Keeneland records fall after another ‘amazing’ session
The hot pace of trade continued at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, with 13 horses sold for $1 million or more on the first day of Book 2.