Beaudesert's Hartley killed in training accident

The Queensland racing industry is mourning the death of Beaudesert -based thoroughbred trainer Leanne Hartley who was tragically killed in an accident on Wednesday.

Joliestar secures slot for second crack at The Everest

Three-time Group 1-winning mare Joliestar has earned a second shot at The Everest, with her trainer Chris Waller set to run the five-year-old in his stable's slot in the $20 million race.

Yulong colt Officiate on way to justifying sale-topping price tag

Officiate, a son of Justify who topped last year’s Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale, has broken through for his first win.

Ole Kirk a $60 million sire after Digital share sale

Vinery Stud's champion first season sire Ole Kirk has been valued at $60 million, a jump of 33 per cent in a little over a year.

Via Sistina headlines small field for Group 1 Makybe Diva

Via Sistina is an odds-on favourite to overcome five rivals in a bid to add the Makybe Diva Stakes to her burgeoning Group 1 record.

Bank Of America’s substantial chunk of Tabcorp

Bank of America has upped its shareholding in Tabcorp above the five per cent mark as the wagering giant’ s share price retains its recent value increase.

Ward's classic focus for US$2.2 million Gun Runner colt

A colt by top young American sire Gun Runner and a filly from the first crop of unbeaten superstar Flightline sold for US$2.2 million (A$3,327,787) each during a record day two Keeneland September Yearling Sale session.
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