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Pride plays wait-and-see game with Private Eye

The likelihood of a rain-affected Missile Stakes meeting has trainer Joe Pride considering options for Group 1 winner Private Eye.

Flooding set to impact northwest NSW racetrack

Residents living near the Narrabri racecourse have been told to evacuate as floodwaters continue to rise in the northwestern NSW town.

MRC receives 146 nominations for Caulfield Cup

A total of 146 nominations have been lodged for the $5 million Caulfield Cup - down on the 173 horses entered in 2024.

Waller contingent dominates Cox Plate noms

Chris Waller dominates nominations for the Cox Plate with 30 horses entered for the race, highlighted by defending champion Via Sistina.

Beer bonus as Eagerly Awaits breaks through

Kingstar Farm’s decision to take a punt on a well-bred Written Tycoon filly and send her to Kembla Grange trainer Mitch Beer has paid dividends as Eagerly Awaits broke her maiden in style at Moruya.

Keenan snapped up by Tabcorp, returns to wagering industry

Former CrownBet executive Nick Keenan has returned to the wagering industry, having been appointed as General Manager of Tabcorp’s Max Gaming division.

US Grade 1 winner Carl Spackler out of running for Cox Plate

Carl Spackler, highly touted as a Cox Plate contender for trainer Chris Maher, will be missing from Yulong’s shipment of northern hemisphere horses for the Australian spring.
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