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Aeliana
‘This is the one’ – why the Cox Plate is one owner’s racing summit

Aeliana will carry a lifelong racing ambition for businesswoman and successful owner Kathryn Wood-Enriquez into a nostalgic edition of the Cox Plate.

Orange County
‘Two great careers’ – From Group 1 success to clerk of the course, Orange County remembered

Master horseman Julien Welsh has remembered Group 1-winning grey Orange County as a thoroughbred talent who excelled in another chapter of his racing career as a clerk-of-the-course horse.

Thoroughbred Park redevelopment edges closer as consultation begins

A community consultation process on a redevelopment that promises to reshape the Canberra Racing Club’s future is underway.

Sir Delius
Sir Delius ruled out of Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup by scans

Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate markets have been upended after independent CT scans ruled leading chance Sir Delius out of both spring features.

A Compelling power – business mixes with sentiment for Gooree on Everest day

Since the death of Eduardo Cojuangco, Gooree Park has tweaked its thoroughbred breeding model to adapt to commercial realities while respecting the legacy of the former Filipino businessman, whose influence remains strong on Everest day.

Mazu completes Everest field as 11th-hour entry for Yulong

The Joe Pride-trained Mazu will be given another chance at Everest glory after Yulong’s decision to pick the veteran sprinter as its slot runner for the $20 million race.

A genetic guide to the Guineas – why Autumn Boy can shine on a spring stage

The Caulfield Guineas is regarded as one of Australia’s most prestigious races for three-year-olds - a Classic that invariably defines a generation of colts. A new generation gets its chance on Saturday.

Bet Right in wrong as NT regulator issues $13,000 fine

Online bookmaker Bet Right has been fined more than $13,000 for code of conduct breaches in relation to responsible gambling, while the Northern Territory government probes questions about the independence of the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission.

Godolphin Tempted as filly wins Everest nod
Trial and error – Purton, Hayes say improvement to come from ‘agitated’ Ka Ying Rising