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La Crique reprises a Tancred formula from a previous era

Co-trainer Katrina Alexander is hoping her mare La Crique is a throwback to the days when New Zealanders made the Tancred Stakes their own.

‘There’s something about the two-year-olds’ - Scott Darby and the magic of the Golden Slipper

As an impressionable teenager, Scott Darby learned about the art of training two-year-olds from one of the masters. Now one of Australia’s most successful syndicators, Darby is as passionate as ever about the Golden Slipper.

Bookies dodge racing data fees bullet

Bookmakers have been spared a hefty increase to access racing data amid a Racing Australia decision to adjust its business model and step away as a wholesale supplier.

History repeats - Kia Ora counts on Farnan factor in Todman

Farnan’s reputation as a first-season sire on the move continues to grow with the 2020 Golden Slipper winner returning Kia Ora Stud to the stallion limelight.

Private Capital - Canberra racing’s master plan progresses despite government reluctance

The Canberra Racing Club will pivot to a well-advanced contingency plan and press ahead with a Thoroughbred Park redevelopment.

A Guineas path paved with family Gold for Victoria Derby winner

Goldrush Guru will be trying to emulate the 1998 Australian Guineas win of relation Gold Guru when the Victoria Derby winner continues his autumn campaign at Flemington.

Favourite Gout - All Stawell Gift bets are off on teen sprinting sensation

Organisers may have pulled off a promotional coup in enticing Gout Gout to run in the Stawell Gift but in a literal sense the athletics superstar will be an unbackable favourite in the rich footrace because of a Victorian gambling rule.
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