Warwick Barr

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Going global - New Zealand syndicator making most of established and new frontiers

Filling a void left by the retirement of three-time Group winner Atishu won’t be easy but Go Racing is already well positioned to cover for her absence, starting with the Queensland Derby aspirant Maison Louis.

Valley closure at centre of major changes to 2025/26 Victorian racing schedule

Racing Victoria will stage 503 meetings across the state in the 2025/26 racing season with 32 reallocated as Moonee Valley shuts for a major redevelopment.

Members reject ATC’s Rosehill proposal

Members have voted against selling Rosehill for a $5 billion housing redevelopment during an Australian Turf Club extraordinary general meeting.

Belmont on indefinite hold as turf, geoscience experts called in to investigate track mystery

Perth’s Belmont Park racetrack will be out of action indefinitely as testing and analysis gets underway to identify the reason for a compromised section of turf.

Trading places - Tamac’s Mark Taylor prepares for life after the farm

Tamac Farm Stud, a NSW bloodstock operation that has ridden the highs and the lows of the thoroughbred industry over six decades, is on the market with owner Mark Taylor hoping to make one final splash during the Magic Millions National Sales series.

Unibet fined $1 million for breaches of self-exclusion regulations

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has fined Unibet more than $1 million after an investigation into the wagering company’s non-compliance of self-exclusion regulations.

Straight Shorts - Friday May 16 - Tavi Time terrific in Scone Cup, Too Darn Lizzie added to Yulong team, key broodmare purchase for Widden, Preakness latest

In today's Straight Shorts, Tavi Time wins Listed Scone Cup, Too Darn Lizzie to race in Yulong silks for Ciaron Maher stable, Cashbook takes out Inglis 2YO Challenge and James Cummings is starting to make preparations for a return to public training.
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