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17 days of dominance – Australia’s biggest betting races
Spring racing remains unchallenged as the primary time for Australians to bet on racing, with data compiled by The Straight revealing that eight of the top 10 races are staged in a three-week window in late October/early November.
'The hottest stallion in the world right now' - Why Too Darn Hot's return means so much for Godolphin in Australia
Confirmation that Too Darn Hot will resume shuttling duties in 2025, is an important signal by Godolphin of its ongoing commitment to the Australian racing and breeding industries.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday April 8 - Too Darn Hot returns, Declan Maher on the move, Leilani Lodge latest, Vinrock on ice and Asfoora's French connection
In today's Straight Shorts, Darley announces Too Darn Hot return, Declan Maher to open Gold Coast stable, ATC calls for expressions of interest in famous stable, Vinrock spelled and Asfoora ready to resume.
Run The Numbers – A yearling market with bounce
While overall spending on Australian yearlings to this point of the sales season has dropped nearly $28 million compared to last year, the average price of a yearling is tracking to be the second highest on record. Run The Numbers takes the temperature of the market after Easter.
Twenty-five seven-figure lots power a record Inglis Easter result
An ultra selective approach in compiling the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale has been vindicated, with the company defying global economic chaos to hold a record-breaking auction.
Wagering companies follow sudden stock downturn
Tabcorp, PointsBet and BlueBet have all dipped in value amid a sharp drop in the Australian Stock Exchange with more than $100 billion off its value.
Rowe On Monday - Tariffs and the potential fallout, a widening gap in the US industry, Pattern priority for new TBA boss
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe explores the effect of increased tariffs on global bloodstock, provides an insight into the state of play in the American industry and reveals the priorities for incoming Aushorse boss Andrew Hore-Lacy.