Four-year-olds now eligible for lucrative Queensland breeder incentive as prize-money also increased  Racing Queensland will boost its popular breeder incentive scheme to the tune of $1.4 million per year and make four-year-olds eligible for the lucrative bonuses while also increasing TAB race meeting prize-money levels across the state. The governing body yesterday announced it would... Read More

McGrath promises strong sales presence as staff cut as a result of operational shake-up One of the biggest investors in world thoroughbred racing and breeding in recent years, the Hong Kong-owned Aquis Farm, will undertake a major restructure of its huge Australian operation, leaving a cloud hanging over its three-state stallion roster heading into the... Read More

Russian Camilla makes 300,000 guineas in astute trade by Australia-based syndicate To many, Roger Sousa may not be a recognisable name, but his growing Platinum Breeding and Racing operation has already made an impact in bloodstock circles and the Sydneysider has big plans for that to continue. Sousa has experienced the ultimate success with Brave... Read More

Mat de Kock’s international experience key to trainers’ intention to ramp up quality at the sales Revitalised Victorian trainer Robbie Griffiths believes no race or jurisdiction is off limits if his stable can unearth horses good enough to travel the world after recently linking with Mathew de Kock, the son of champion globetrotting horseman Mike... Read More

Calthorpe hoping Magic Millions carnival will lead to horses getting back in the air The proprietor of the Victoria-based Air Horse Transport is banking on the upcoming Magic Millions carnival kick-starting his business’s recovery after months of border closures and minimal equine movement had it on the brink of collapse. Chris Calthorpe revealed that the... Read More