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The discipline carrying Shinn back to the track
The punter's pocket: Taking less is the only way to improve revenue
On Sunday, professional punter Kingsley Bartholomew broke down how the racing industry is losing the recreational punter, and thus damaging the wagering revenue on which it currently relies. We examine how and whether it is actually feasible to fix that.
July 31st 2026
The season in numbers: Who dominated Australia's black type?
The final stakes race of the Australian and New Zealand season has been run, leaving a complete picture of who delivered on the biggest stage. From Autumn Glow's remarkable campaign to the stallions who dominated the Group 1s, juvenile races and broodmare sire ranks, the numbers tell the story of 2025/26.
July 31st 2026
International: Bow Echo makes the Sussex his own
Bow Echo remains unbeaten with a tough victory in the G1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. He had to work for it, in a messy race and was pushed to the line by Gstaad. The Group 3 juvenile event went to Pershaada who will be set for the G1 Nunthorpe Stakes next.
July 31st 2026
Wednesday Racing: Bivouac's half-sister Sequinned delivers in style
Sequinned headlined the final metropolitan meetings of the current racing season after the well-bred half-sister to Bivouac returned with an impressive first-up victory. Crown Of Fire, Miss Lola and Exceed The Sale also produced eye-catching wins across the country.
July 30th 2026
Stokes Racing becomes father-and-son team as Tommy takes out licence
Starting on Saturday, Phillip Stokes will be joined by his son Tommy on the trainer's ticket. The well-travelled former soccer star has done the hard yards at home and overseas, and is ready to take the stable to the next level this spring.
July 30th 2026
Bangaloe and Widden combine to buy Arctic Glamour for $640,000
Arctic Glamour topped the 2026 July (Late) Inglis Online Sale, which was strong throughout. There was strong demand for quality lots such as Monegal, Madhi Girl and an exciting share in the promising colt Marffiano.
July 30th 2026
International news: Scandinavia goes back to back at Glorious Goodwood
Ballydoyle's mighty stayer Scandinavia defied his old rival Trawlerman to win back-to-back editions of the G1 Goodwood Cup on Tuesday, becoming the third dual winner for Aidan O'Brien. On the same card, $10 million Golden Eagle winner Lake Forest was in fine form when winning the G2 Lennox Stakes.
July 30th 2026
Rose believes that good ones need that power from early on
Triple Olympic medallist Shane Rose has educated thousands of young thoroughbreds at Bimbadeen Park alongside his wife, Niki Rose. In the latest instalment of TTR’s series visiting Australia’s leading breaking and education yards, he explains the philosophy behind their education-based system and what he looks for in a quality horse.
July 29th 2026
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