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Two slots filled for Kalgoorlie’s $1 million Golden Saddle

Two horses have been confirmed as starters in regional Australia’s equal richest slot race, the $1 million Golden Saddle.

Sydney racing officials on edge despite improving forecast

Sydney can expect some respite from what weather forecasters have described as “a month of rain in two days” heading into the first Group 1 race of the Australian season on Saturday.

Dylan Dunn back in the saddle with renewed enthusiasm

Dylan Dunn is coming out of retirement after an almost four-year absence from Melbourne’s riding ranks.

Big wet causes Murwillumbah Cup postponement

Murwillumbah’s feature Cup meeting has been moved to next Thursday after constant rain made staging the meeting on Friday impossible.

Wet weather washes out Kia Ora parade

New South Wales’ wet weather has forced the cancellation of the Kia Ora Stud stallion parade which was due to take place on Saturday.

Straight Talk Podcast - Clare Lindop on her second racing career, Chris Russell on inspecting yearlings, plus The Pattern, breeding trends and the latest in wagering

Welcome to the latest edition of Straight Talk, powered by Darley and Inglis, featuring interviews with G1-winning jockey turned racing exec Clare Lindop as well as with Inglis' Chris Russell.

Slipper winner's half-sister Beside The Ocean relishes wet Warwick Farm track

Valuable filly Beside The Ocean, a Zoustar half-sister to Golden Slipper-winning stallion Farnan, scored an important maiden city win at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.
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