The Queensland government on Monday announced significant changes to its wagering taxation structure, putting all betting operators “on a level playing field”, meaning Tabcorp will pay the same figure per dollar bet as its online competitors. The demerged Tab, however, retains its retail exclusivity until 2044 and it has agreed to pay $150 million to... Read More

Osipenko (NZ) 2 c Pierro – Raskova by Henrythenavigator O: Mr C J Waller, Mr I Bruce, Mr F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Mr P Y W Ng, Mr M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, Mrs R B McLaren, Mr R J Shrimpton, Mr J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald B: K J... Read More

Daughter of I Am Invincible stands out on day one of vibrant Great Southern Weanling Sale  The sole weanling on offer at the Great Southern Sale by Australia’s champion sire-elect I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit), a “dead ringer” for Group 1-winning filly I Am A Star, will join the fast-growing Trilogy Racing empire as a... Read More

Select sale quality weanlings tipped to come in for hot competition from buyers The skies were clear and the westerly wind died down but puffer jackets remained the order of the day as inspections were in full swing yesterday ahead of the Great Southern Sale in Melbourne. With beanies also highly sought after, and warm... Read More

Several planets aligned to push a rare array of thoroughbred blue blood to the winning post in a number of major races last weekend, in a vote of confidence to those adages about putting the best to the best. There were too many to limit a review to just one, but a fair place to... Read More

Soulmate (Nicconi) capped a season crammed with improvement and success with a dramatic victory in the Class 2 Bellflower Handicap (1800m) at Happy Valley last night to justify Ricky Yiu’s faith in the talented Kiwi import. Winless in 2020/21, Soulmate has strung together four wins this term – two at Happy Valley and two at... Read More