So You Are strengthened his Melbourne Cup claims with a tough Bendigo Cup victory, as Bjorn Baker and Rachel King continue their outstanding spring, while the beautifully bred Horologist, the promising Hydro Rush and the well-bred Flaressence all picked up wins across Australia.

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It is a concrete fact that the foal crop is on a downward trajectory, but there are plenty of areas where the industry is already working on finding solutions. In today's follow-up, we explore some of these options.

Deals, delays, and embracing the digital: Proposals to slow the foal crop decline

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The inaugural Inglis Spring Carnival Sale has opened a unique ownership opportunity, with small shares in Melbourne Cup hopeful Vauban sold ahead of next Tuesday’s Group 1, while a stake in Brindavan offers exposure and access to the $2 million Group 3 Five Diamonds.

Inglis innovation sees ‘The Cup’ dream a reality for the new owners of Vauban

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Najd Stud yet again top the buyers' list on the second day of the Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale with a seven-figure spend, while relations to Rekindling, Sea Siren, and Auguste Rodin are amongst an eight-horse cohort purchased by Australian and New Zealand trainers.

'We had to fight': Najd Stud stronger than ever with 1.5 million gns spent at Tattersalls HIT Sale

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Looking Ahead - October 29

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Second Season Sire Runners & Results

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Australian General Sires' Premiership

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