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Ozzmosis' first foal welcomed at Alma Vale
The turn of the racing season has also seen the arrival of the first foal by Coolmore Stud Stakes winner Ozzmosis.
‘Unintended consequences’ - How Henry Dwyer has parlayed Asfoora’s overseas success into stable momentum at home
As Asfoora continues a second northern hemisphere campaign, her trainer Henry Dwyer is making the most of the opportunities that emerged from her first trip to the UK.
Racing’s census – Premierships paint a picture of changing landscapes
New names at the top of racing premierships around Australia are a pointer to how the face of the sport is changing in Australia, writes Matt Stewart.
From a Meteor to a shooting Star - Widden gets its champion sire
While Northern Meteor’s journey to champion sire status was cut short by a fatal bout of colic, 12 years later, almost to the day, Widden will feel some degree of atonement when his first-crop son Zoustar is crowned Australia's champion sire of 2024/25.
A hostile takeover – betr ups offer but PointsBet still not playing
Undeterred by an order which restrains betr from putting its full bidder statement in front of PointsBet shareholders, the Matthew Tripp-led bookmaker has increased its offer for its rival substantially, valuing the company at close to $450 million, only to again be rebuffed.
Velocious sells for $1.625 million
Group 1 winner Velocious will join the star-studded Yulong broodmare band after being purchased for $1.625 million under the buyer name Walnut Farm.
Zoustar chosen as Bella Nipotina’s beau
Zoustar has been selected as the first mating for four-time Group 1 winner Bella Nipotina.