‘He’s a ripping colt’ - Yulong snaps up Laurie’s Group 1 winner Vinrock
I Am Invincible’s first Australian two-year-old Group 1 winner Vinrock will remain with trainer Matt Laurie after the ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes hero was bought by Yulong.
Could global trade storms benefit the Australian thoroughbred industry?
The contrast between global economic uncertainty and the bullishness at the recent Australian Easter Yearling Sale makes sense in the context of the opportunities the crisis presents the Australian market, according to a leading global bloodstock agent.
Straight Shorts - Friday April 11 - MM announces HK appointment, Latham under investigation, stiff test for NZ Oaks winner, Cool Aza Beel off the mark in Australia
In today's Straight Shorts, Magic Millions has a new Hong Kong agent, NSW MP Mark Latham faces a possible racetrack ban, New Zealand's star filly set for Treasurethe Moment clash and Cool Aza Beel sires first Australian winner.
Inside Yulong - Jun Zhang on the relentless ambition of Australia’s biggest thoroughbred operation
In an exclusive interview with The Straight’s Tim Rowe, newly appointed general manager Jun Zhang has revealed Yulong has no plans to slow its growth and wants a foothold in the Hunter Valley.
From Piping Lane to Alalcance - Leon Laskey’s never-ending Cup journey
Having played a part in the famed career of Piping Lane, Leon Laskey has had a lifetime ambition to have an even stronger connection to a Melbourne Cup winner. He is hoping Sydney Cup favourite Alalcance can realise that dream.
Straight Shorts - Thursday April 10 - Ballymore Stables to close, Vinrock speculation grows, Dundeel elevated to NZ Hall of Fame, Campbell Rawiller calls time on riding
In today's Straight Shorts, Lindsay Park will take over the Flemington operation of the late trainer Mike Moroney, Yulong admits to Vinrock interest, VOBIS scheme to be reviewed and Dundeel a New Zealand Hall of Famer.
Straight Talk Podcast - Trade, Too Darn Hot and Ciaron Maher - feat. interviews with Jamie McCalmont and Alastair Pulford
This week on Straight Talk we speak to Jamie McCalmont about the possible impact of tariff wars, to Alastair Pulford about Too Darn Hot's return and everything Darley and put up our nomination for Australia's best three-year-old filly.