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Racing mourns young jockey Stefano Cherchi

Jockey Stefano Cherchi has passed away following injuries sustained in a fall at Canberra on March 20.

Darren Weir hearing ends, tribunal decision expected next week

A Victorian Racing Tribunal hearing involving former leading trainer Darren Weir and two stable employees has ended.

'Jigger' video footage used as evidence during Weir tribunal opening

Former leading trainer Darren Weir has faced the Victorian Racing Tribunal over animal cruelty and corruption charges.

Windsor Park Stud's Rodney Schick appointed to NZTR board

Rodney Schick has joined the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing board.

George to step down as New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing chairman

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing chairman Cameron George has announced his departure from the board, effective on July 31.

Cranbourne-Pakenham ‘super club’ merger branded as Southside Racing

Victoria’s newest thoroughbred club will be called Southside Racing to embrace a merger between the Cranbourne Turf Club and the Pakenham Racing Club.

PointsBet in further restructuring after sale of US wagering business

PointsBet has appointed Daniel Lucas to the role of a Melbourne-based chief technology officer as it continues a staff shake-up following an exit from the US market.
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