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Run The Numbers – Yulong’s record still being Written
With four stakes winners, including a Group 1 victory, it was a bottle green blitz for Yulong across Australia on Saturday. Recent history suggests that with 29 Australian stakes wins in the past 13 months, it might be a scene we get well used to by the end of the racing season.
What will happen with Australia's black type Pattern?
The Racing Australia board will meet on Tuesday for its September meeting and one of the motions to be debated concerns the proposed implementation of Black Type Guidelines which would formalise the nation’s calendar of stakes races.
Karaka demand - Huge uptick in numbers for NZB’s Ready to Run Sale
Increased demand from vendors has prompted New Zealand Bloodstock to compile an expanded catalogue for its 2025 Ready to Run Sale, to be held at Karaka in November.
Rowe On Monday - Winx influence on Yulong blueprint, Kingstar opportunities, why racing needs to keep governments onside
In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe delves into the genesis of Zhang Yuesheng's Australian rise, explains why Kingstar Farm is a hidden gem for breeders and recaps further insights from former Racing Queensland boss Jason Scott.
Via Sistina crowned Australian Racehorse of the Year
Via Sistina extraordinary 2024/25 season has seen her crowned Australian Racehorse of the Year, the first Northern hemisphere-foaled winner since Makybe Diva.
Positive pointers for PointsBet as MIXI gains majority shareholding
PointsBet has reported positive numbers despite falling Australian turnover, while MIXI has upped its share of the company beyond 50 per cent.
Gilgai Farm mourning the loss of Black Caviar’s sister and influential broodmare Naturale
Gilgai Farm owner Rick Jamieson and stud manager Kelly Skillecorn are mourning the death of blue hen mare Naturale, a sister to undisputed champion Black Caviar and the dam of Australia’s reigning champion first-season sire Ole Kirk.