Betting inducements ban in Brazil gives Australia a window into possible reforms

Brazil will ban wagering incentives in a new, tighter gambling regulatory environment that could easily be mirrored in Australia.

Australia’s next generation of bush horsemen and women are on a different path

Does the exponential rise in the popularity of campdrafting in rural and outback Australia threaten the grassroots of thoroughbred racing?

Slipper-winning colt Shinzo given a Golden chance by Coolmore

With Coolmore Australia confirming that Shinzo will join its roster this season, standing at $55,000, we take a look at the record of recent Golden Slipper winners at stud.

Militarize follows Shinzo to stud

Newgate Farm confirmed that Militarize, its three-time Group 1-winning son of Dundeel, would be standing the upcoming season at the Hunter Valley stud.

Six Group 1 winners catalogued for National Broodmare Sale as wait continues on Imperatriz

Six Group 1 winners feature among the 622 mares and fillies catalogues for the 2024 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale next month.

Run The Numbers – Dubawi's influence prospers off limited opportunities

Broadsiding’s breakthrough Group 1 win for his sire Too Darn Hot puts the spotlight on Dubawi's bloodlines in Australia.

Low-key trade as Tassort colt tops Melbourne Gold

A low key Inglis Melbourne Gold Yearling Sale has seen only 60 horses sell, with the gross of $1.2 million the lowest in the sale’s history.
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