“Swap the runs, swap the result.” It’s a familiar verdict on a beaten favourite, but Nic Ashman’s figures tell a different story about The Everest. One part of Tempted’s performance deserves a closer look, while the Caulfield Cup numbers make uncomfortable reading for those heading to Flemington.

Sectionally Speaking: The hidden cost of Tempted’s Everest

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Country racing supplies the horses, skills and people that major thoroughbred businesses depend on. After Chains Of Love’s $2 million Kosciuszko victory, Arrowfield’s John Messara and Baramul’s Luke McDonald explain why investing in the grassroots is an investment in their own future.

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Nominations for the 2027 Magic Millions Racing Women supported by TAB Achievement Awards close on November 11, with the fourth edition early next year set to again recognise women making a difference across the Australian thoroughbred industry.

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James Cummings celebrated his first Hong Kong winner as Grand Eagle surged home at Sha Tin, while David Eustace landed a Group 2 feature as part of a treble, and Dennis Yip reached a significant milestone with 900 local training victories.

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