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Wet weather washes out Kia Ora parade

New South Wales’ wet weather has forced the cancellation of the Kia Ora Stud stallion parade which was due to take place on Saturday.

Straight Talk Podcast - Clare Lindop on her second racing career, Chris Russell on inspecting yearlings, plus The Pattern, breeding trends and the latest in wagering

Welcome to the latest edition of Straight Talk, powered by Darley and Inglis, featuring interviews with G1-winning jockey turned racing exec Clare Lindop as well as with Inglis' Chris Russell.

Slipper winner's half-sister Beside The Ocean relishes wet Warwick Farm track

Valuable filly Beside The Ocean, a Zoustar half-sister to Golden Slipper-winning stallion Farnan, scored an important maiden city win at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.

Yulong to the fore in Blue Diamond nominations

The Melbourne Racing Club has received 1456 entries for the 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes.

Waller full of confidence about Via Sistina despite track condition

Chris Waller holds no concerns about Australia’s best horse Via Sistina resuming on a rain-affected track in the Group 1 Winx Stakes.

Geegees Mistruth in stable switch for Victorian spring

Geegees Mistruth will be trained out of Mark Walker’s trans-Tasman Te Akau Racing operation at Cranbourne for her Victorian spring campaign.

Jockey Campbell Rawiller on the comeback trail

Talented heavyweight jockey Campbell Rawiller will make a return to the saddle after a short-lived retirement.
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