Arthur Mitchell

By Kristen Manning/TTR AusNZ In one of the most significant votes in Australian racing history, members of the Australian Turf Club (ATC) have rejected the proposed A$5-billion sale of Rosehill Gardens, voting down a controversial resolution that would have seen the iconic western Sydney racecourse redeveloped into housing. The final result was 56.1 per cent against and 43.9 per cent in favour, with 4413 members voting "No" and 3451 voting "Yes". The vote marked the end of an 18-month saga that saw heated debate, a parliamentary inquiry, and widespread industry...

I Am Invincible (Aus) will stand the 2025 Southern Hemisphere breeding season at a reduced fee of A$220,000 inc GST, with Yarraman Park Stud's Arthur Mitchell citing the "challenges facing trainers and syndicators, along with breeders" as one of the reasons for the decrease. "It's certainly always a consideration for us when setting all of our stallions' fees, along with where they are placed in their careers," said Mitchell, Yarraman's principal. "Vinnie is entering his twilight years and there are limited outside nominations available. We are also mindful of the...