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.
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.
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.
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.
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.