Warwick Barr

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Regional resolution - Racing SA mapping out its future

Racing SA’s recent acquisition of a small piece of land that sits alongside the Strathalbyn racetrack marks a big-picture approach for what lies ahead for racing in the state, as new CEO Nick Bawden begins his tenure.

Brem's legacy lives on as Classic graduate Open Secret chases Millennium riches

Owner CJ Stone says she still abides by the sage advice proffered by a renowned bloodstock expert as she chases Inglis Millennium success with unbeaten filly Open Secret.

WA regulators sifting through fallout after online bookie BudgetBet goes bust

Two West Australian government regulators want to hear from unpaid clients following the shuttering of corporate bookmaker BudgetBet.

Mula hoping Slipper finally fits as countdown starts to Golden destination

Wilf Mula has enjoyed Group 1 success on the most prestigious stages in world racing but a Golden Slipper win would mean everything to the owner-breeder.

Trials and tribulations - Munz points to Racing Victoria-imposed barrier to jumpouts resolution

Leading owner Jonathan Munz says a rescheduling of Victoria barrier trials would be a win for everyone in the industry as a dispute between trainers and jockeys over riding fees for jumps descends into a war of words.

Jockeys and trainers split over jumpouts widens after explosive response from ATA

The ongoing row between trainers and jockeys over the payment of jumpout fees in Victoria is no closer to a resolution despite Racing Victoria’s attempts to act as an intermediary between the parties.

Headwinds nothing new for King Island racing community

As its racing season comes to a close, the future of the sport on King Island is again under the microscope.
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