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They’re fast-tracked, foreign, and increasingly expensive - but are imported European stayers still delivering on their promise? With average landed prices now pushing an estimated $600,000, Australia’s appetite for proven imports is raising serious questions. In Part 2 of our 'Breeding Drain or Racing Gain' series, we dig into the dollars: how much is leaving the country each year, and is this trend undermining the economics of local racing and breeding?

Breeding Drain or Racing Gain: The $100 million question

Import article

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Group 1-winning jockey Ben Thompson is set to return to Australian racing in time for the start of the upcoming season. What began as an eight-week short-term licence evolved into an 18-month stint in Hong Kong - an experience Thompson says he has thoroughly enjoyed, and is genuinely grateful for.




From Hong Kong to the Sunshine State: Thompson excited to be coming back

Ben Thompson article

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One of New Zealand’s most accomplished jockeys, Opie Bosson, is gearing up for a raceday return, his competitive fire reignited after a six-month break from the sport. Bosson’s unexpected retirement late last year surprised many in the racing world, but time away from the demands of race riding has given him the clarity and motivation to reunite with powerhouse stable Te Akau Racing.


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Bosson article

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