Warwick Barr

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Million-dollar comeback - Sportsbet sponsorship boosts prize money for South Australian G1 features

The Adelaide carnival’s headline races have figured in significant stakes increases after a partnership arrangement involving Sportsbet.

Racing NSW eyes Goulburn racecourse acquisition in latest property move

The future of the Goulburn Race Club’s racetrack land will be the subject of a membership vote on a Racing NSW proposal.

All bets are on after Stawell Gift backflip over bookmakers’ ban

Betting will be allowed on the 2024 Stawell Gift, reversing a decision to exclude on-course bookmakers from fielding on the iconic athletics event.

Taylor hoping to parlay Chinny Boom success with Gold Coast sale-topper

Rockhampton trainer Clinton Taylor has paid a sale-topping $230,000 for a sister to his stable star Chinny Boom at the Magic Millions March Yearling Sale.

Has Racing Victoria’s All-Star Mile already run its race?

The All-Star Mile was introduced five years ago as Melbourne’s answer to The Everest in Sydney but it seems the ‘pop-up’ race is already at a crossroads.

Better Than Ready colt tops first day of Gold Coast March Yearling Sale

A colt by Better Than Ready has fetched $140,000 to be the highest-selling lot on day one of the Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale.

Ross adds to list of departures at embattled Australian Turf Club

Senior administrator James Ross will end an eight-year tenure at the Australian Turf Club after the Sydney autumn carnival.
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