Tajana out to add to The Oaks' 1000 Guineas record

High-class filly New Zealand Tajana has taken an impressive step toward a third Group 1 fillies’ feature for breeder and owner The Oaks Stud.

Betr opens offer for PointsBet, as MIXI takes greater stake

Betr’s takeover offer for PointsBet has opened to shareholders, but the corporate bookmaking rival’s board remains unmoved as Japanese-backed MIXI has increased its holding.

Rowe On Monday - Clarke's French connection, South Africa goes online and Darley headline mares booked for Too Darn Hot

In this week's Rowe On Monday, bloodstock agent Jim Clarke takes us inside his French foray, we examine the latest country to join the "virtual" revolution and reveal some of the elite Darley mares who will be visiting Too Darn Hot this spring.

‘Kicking the door in’ - Picklebet's edgy ad campaign

Corporate bookmaker Picklebet has launched a national advertising campaign as it bids to increase its share of the wagering market.

Sherrin steps in for Siyouni filly at Arqana

Queensland owner Mike Sherrin added further international flavour to his racing interests, with the purchase of a Siyouni filly at the Arqana August Yearling Sale in France.

Grand National trifecta for Te Akau's Mark Walker

Te Akau trainer Mark Walker made history at Ballarat on Sunday with an unprecedented trifecta in the $400,000 Ecycle Solutions Grand National Steeplechase (4500m).

Baker's French foray nets half-brother to Arapaho

Leading trainer Bjorn Baker will not leave his trip to the Arqana August Yearling Sale empty handed, after buying the half-brother to his multiple Group 1 winner Arapaho at the French sale.
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