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'The new Hong Kong' - Koenig the latest of Aussie influx to emerging racing power
As Saudi Arabia emerges as a major influence in global racing, a host of Australians are at the heart of the action, including veterinarian Toby Koenig.
Run The Numbers – March G1 treble ends Cummings’ summer of struggle
Anamoe was always going to be a hard act to follow for the next generation of Godolphin stars, but after an extended period of toil, the autumn is starting to bring rewards for James Cummings.
Tracked - The Saturday Racing Review - March 30
Roger James and Robert Wellwood executed another Australian raid with star filly Orchestral, while Cascadian strung together back to back Australian Cups in a thrilling finish to the revered 2000-metre contest.
$11 million earner Zaaki retired
Zaaki, the once modest import whose Australian arrival launched the career of Annabel Neasham, has been retired after a career which netted him four Group 1 wins, 13 stakes wins overall and over $11 million in prizemoney.
“The fabric in Australia is pulling apart” – Lessons to be learned from racing’s global collapses
With racing jurisdictions shutting up shop around the world, including in Macau this weekend, globetrotting administrator and racing steward Fin Powrie tells Matt Stewart that there are cautionary tales for Australia’s racing future.
Orchestral ready to put on a show for an Australian audience
New Zealand filly Orchestral will make her Australian debut in the Vinery Stud Stakes as one of the most spruiked horses to cross the Tasman for many years.
Who buys Winx’s first foal at the Australian Easter Yearling Sale?
When the first filly out of 25-time Group 1 winner Winx goes through the ring on April 8, it won’t only be the daughter of Pierro's price that will make headlines.