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Wednesday Racing: Band Of Brothers big and brave in the Ramornie
National Tote deal promises more for racing, but key questions remain
TABcorp and Racing NSW have announced an agreement to approve the introduction of a National Tote, bound by the firm belief that the move will future-proof racing. But what does the National Tote actually promise, and how will the two entities deliver this vision?
July 16th 2026
355k Mindarie tops Inglis Digital as breeding prospects proven profitable
Seven racefillies and broodmares attracted winning bids of $100,000 or more in this week's Inglis Digital sale, led by Mogumber Park's blue chip mare Mindarie, who sold for $355,000 to Robert Bavcevic. Young mares Pivotal Ten and Summer Success each sold for $190,000.
July 16th 2026
Letter to the editor: Garry Mackrell
Responding to Henry Field’s call for racing to find deeper sources of long-term funding, Bell View Park Stud owner Garry Mackrell argues the industry should examine its full asset base, from farms and racecourses to grandstands and entertainment facilities, and ask whether those assets could be better used to generate new revenue.
July 16th 2026
US$2 million Our Moneyman puts exclamation point on record-setting day at Fasig-Tipton July
Records fell at Fasig-Tipton on Tuesday, where Graded performer Our Moneyman blew the lid off the July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale with. anew record price of US$2 million. A Vekoma colt topped the yearling section when selling for US$600,000 to Legion Bloodstock.
July 16th 2026
Reserve Bank to be the 'cherry on top' of Evergreen Stud's operations
Aaron Bott believes a softer bloodstock market has created an opportunity to invest. With G1 Goodwood winner Reserve Bank joining Evergreen Stud, he explains why the son of Capitalist completes the farm’s operation and how Evergreen plans to give him every chance at stud.
July 15th 2026
Twenty-one abandonments in 10 weeks: Does NSW need synthetic racetracks?
Since the beginning of May, 21 race meetings have been abandoned in New South Wales. Victoria and Queensland have lost only one each, with synthetic tracks helping both states preserve meetings that may otherwise not have proceeded. Should NSW invest in a synthetic racing surface of its own?
July 15th 2026
Youngstar and Yankee Rose top both days at JRHA
Across the two days of the Japan Racing Horse Association Select Sale, it was the progeny of Australian mares who dominated proceedings. Day One was topped by an Equinox yearling colt from Group 1 winner Youngstar, while Day Two was topped by a Kitasan Black colt foal from dual Group 1 winner Yankee Rose.
July 15th 2026
Winning against worms: A fresh guide on effective parasite management
Giving a deworming product every few weeks is the old standard. Best practice internal parasite control is now about management and targeted treatment, and AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program has the guide to help you understand how to implement these practices effectively.
July 15th 2026
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