Straight Talk - The loss of Wootton Bassett, James Price on China's racing growth plus what does the ATC's spat with Racing NSW mean?

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe reflect on the loss of Wootton Bassett, chat to Inglis' James Price about the growing racing presence in China and cover the show cause notice issued to the ATC.

Capital idea - Slot holder Harron takes up Everest challenge with Yulong sprinter

Talented Yulong-owned sprinter Angel Capital has been confirmed as a 2025 Everest runner from the slot owned by prominent bloodstock agent James Harron.

Napoleonic raises hopes and spirits with second win

A day after the premature death of his sire, Wootton Bassett, the John O’Shea and Tom Charton-trained Napoleonic stamped his stakes potential with a tough win at his second start of the campaign at Warwick Farm.

Vic owners' gold card goes digital

Racing Victoria will roll out an owners digital ticketing platform, with plans to have an all-encompassing phone and desktop app to access mounting yard and hospitality entitlements on race day in phase two of the project.

Yulong joins Charm Stone syndicate at cost of $310,000

Yulong will be double-handed in Friday's Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley after purchasing a 10 per cent share in Group 1-winning mare Charm Stone.

Port Lincoln racing season on hold amid track surface concerns

Uncertainty surrounds the start of Port Lincoln’s season, with the club’s course proper deemed unsafe for racing due to slow turf regeneration.

Tasracing board set for major refresh

An overhaul of the Tasracing board is looming, with four of the seven positions at the state-based racing regulator being advertised.
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