Warwick Barr

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McDonald unearths a Diamond in the rough as Hayasugi storms to victory

Not for the first time this campaign, Hayasugi has upstaged her more fancied rivals to win the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.

ATC pulls the pin on members’ meetings over Rosehill redevelopment

The Australian Turf Club says it needs time to address membership questions over the sale of Rosehill after abandoning plans for two more forums on the proposal.

Home of the silver fern now a golden opportunity for renewed Australian investment and interest

New Zealand racing is emerging from the doldrums and expatriate trainers couldn’t be happier, as the Trans-Tasman movement of horses could become a two-way street where everyone benefits.

Yulong expands Australian footprint with latest property purchase

Yulong has bought a 175-hectare property in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley as its Australian operation continues to grow at a furious pace.

Tributes flow after Cup champion Verry Elleegant dies in Ireland

Verry Elleegant, the 2021 Melbourne Cup winner, has died in Ireland due to complications while having her first foal.

Timing is everything on more than one front as Waller juggles racing's issues and autumn expectations

Chris Waller has put racing's politics to the side for a moment and it was business as usual with important winners at Randwick and Flemington.

MRC vote blindsides Sandown campaigners

The Melbourne Racing Club board’s decision to turn its back on a partial sale of Sandown has been met with surprise by an action group that wants to retain thoroughbred racing at the track.
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