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Geelong
A Geelong-term view: Victorian club targets land-use strategy for bold racecourse property improvements
Geelong Racing Club is aiming to transform an underused part of its racecourse into a potential source of long-term funding, while delivering new sporting, residential and community opportunities for Victoria’s second-biggest city. 
Straight Talk – RQ’s CEO search, a hot US bloodstock market, Sam Pritchard-Gordon on Cornerstone Stud, plus the latest on wagering reform
This week on Straight Talk, Racing Queensland’s CEO search, Western Australia’s funding review, a buoyant global bloodstock market, ownership and stud changes and gambling reform momentum.
Roger Cook
Racing builds political capital, as funding model takes the spotlight ahead of WA review findings
The share of wagering tax flowing back to racing looms as a key test for Western Australia’s independent industry review, with calls growing for the government to revisit its current Point Of Consumption Tax arrangement. 
Rowe on Monday – The end of an era for Cornerstone, Diamond desire for a Kiwi filly and Burnet’s slice of history
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim speaks to Sam Pritchard-Gordon about the future for Cornerstone Stud after the decision to sell the farm’s breeding stock, talks to John Thompson about ambitions for his She’s A Dealer and reflects on an honour for a country NSW trainer. 

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