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The breeding industry is searching for ways to steady the middle market and reignite confidence. From foal-share tweaks to extended payment terms, in this instalment of Finding the Gain, we take a closer look at the wide range of service fee incentives currently available to support breeders. Will these initiatives lead to more mares being bred this season?

Finding the gain: A wide range of service fee incentive schemes on the table

Incentives article

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In a letter from respected bloodstock agent Sheamus Mills, he urges the thoroughbred industry to confront its challenges head-on and embrace change. By asking the right questions now, he argues, the cycle can turn upwards - securing jobs, wagering, and growth for the future.

Letter to the Editor: A call to action

Letter article

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A well-bred duo of Chris Waller-trained 3-year-olds brightened up a gloomy day at Warwick Farm with dominant victories, while a Hanseatic 3-year-old gelding won strongly on debut at Sandown for trainer Greg Eurell

Wednesday Racing: Beside The Ocean makes waves with dominant wet-track success

Wed Racing article

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Cherry Taylor from Trelawney Stud is delighted with the arrival of a Zoustar filly, recently born at Segenhoe Stud. Peter O’Brien has given rave reviews of the filly, the first foal out of Forbidden City.

Foal Focus: 'An exceptional type, the mare has done a great job'


Foal Focus article

Blue Diamond nominations out, Yulong enter strong hand

Blue Diamond

Trial report: Treasurethe Moment winds up for spring

Trial Report Article

Black Type Fields: Hawkesbury

Black Type Fields

Foal Showcase

Daily News Wrap

Daily wrap-up

Looking Ahead - August 21

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2025 Stallion Parades

Debutants

2YO & 3YO Winners by Sire

Winners By Sire

First Season Sire Runners & Results

1st Season Sires' Tracker

Second Season Sire Runners & Results

2nd Season Sires' Tracker

NSW Race Results

QLD Race Results

VIC Race Results

SA Race Results

WA Race Results

Australian Sires' Premiership

New Zealand Sires' Premiership

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