It's been a thrilling racing season for Tim Wilson's First Light Racing, who have an exciting week ahead with live chances in the G1 Stradbroke Handicap and at Royal Ascot. Wilson reflects on not only the seasonal highs, but the challenges facing syndication and the pressing need for racing to revamp its image.

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Durham Park was established in 2006 by Bruce Edward and quickly became a successful and commercially viable standardbred breeding and racing operation. But around 18 months ago, things began to shift. Edward set his sights on giving thoroughbred breeding a serious crack, reshaping the business to incorporate thoroughbreds, and investing heavily in pursuing that dream.

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