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The latest news from The Straight.
Frankel foals up front again on the Gold Coast
The international appeal of Frankel was again to the fore at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale on the Gold Coast, with the Juddmonte stallion providing the top two priced foals on what was a solid day of trade.
Tracked - The Saturday Racing Review - May 25
With the spotlight on Doomben, Bois D’argent added his name to the Group 1 honour roll in the Doomben Cup, while Scarlet Oak underlined her credentials for the Group 1 Queensland Oaks.
Thunderbet acquired as bookie rationalisation heats up
Wagga Wagga-based bookmaker Thunderbet has become the latest smaller betting operator to be acquired, with Marantelli Bet to take over from Wednesday May 29.
‘Gone to the dogs’ – Troubled times in trots and greyhounds point to thoroughbred challenges
The harness and greyhound racing industries are feeling the pain as the major post-pandemic decline in wagering bites, and those in the thoroughbred industry should be taking note, writes Bren O’Brien.
From Rough Habit to Molly Bloom - a family’s Doomben legacy continues
Few racehorses made the Queensland winter carnival their own more than Rough Habit and the champion New Zealander’s feats, and family, will be strongly connected to Saturday’s Doomben Cup meeting.
Time-honoured Melbourne Cup lead-up banished from Derby day meeting
The Archer Stakes, a race steeped in Melbourne Cup history as a last opportunity to secure a start in Australia’s greatest race, will be moved to an early spring timeslot.
McColgan joins Racing SA as vet merry-go-round rolls on
The merry-go-round of senior equine vets in Australia has continued with Dr Simone McColgan taking up a position as Chief Veterinary Officer at Racing SA.