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Insights into national thoroughbred racing for Monday 18 November 2024 to Sunday 24 November 2024. * There were 51 race meetings held across Australia last week with 3,422 horses compe...

There were 47 race meetings held across Australia last week with 3,198 horses competing in 340 races for a total prize money purse of $19,011,500 .

There were 71 race meetings held across Australia last week with 4,512 horses competing in 499 races for a total prize money purse of $46,607,500 .

Predictions of a major downturn in yearling sales proved unfounded at the first four sessions of the Magic Millions sale with just a 16 per cent drop on 2008 figures.Aushorse Marketing said the Gol...

Talented Queensland sprinter Swiss Ace could be a surprise Melbourne visitor for the Group One Lightning Stakes and Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.Trainer Mick Mair expects to make a decision soo...

The best thing about working for Gai Waterhouse is that you are, almost automatically, on a winner.The second best thing - or perhaps the worst - is that when you turn one of those Waterhouse winne...

The success, or failure, of Sydney's big bookie breakthrough could determine the ultimate future of our bagmen. If the idea doesn't work, you can start the countdown for the exodus of bookies from...

The success, or failure, of Sydney's big bookie breakthrough could determine the ultimate future of our bagmen. If the idea doesn't work, you can start the countdown for the exodus of bookies from...

The success, or failure, of Sydney's big bookie breakthrough could determine the ultimate future of our bagmen. If the idea doesn't work, you can start the countdown for the exodus of bookies from...

How long since you bothered to read a stewards' report? If you're like most punters you never read them, and that's a great pity. Stewards' reports can be terrific guides to future winners. In t...

Some time ago, a friend of mine telephoned me to ask my advice about a horse he owned. It was entered in a ‘Restricted’ race at a provincial meeting in Queensland. He wanted to know how the horse...