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McEvoy takes on committee role at TBV

Experienced thoroughbred industry professional Ryan McEvoy has joined the board of Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria.

Melbourne Cup possibilities almost halved after first acceptances

Sixty-six horses remain in the running for the $10 million Melbourne Cup following the first declaration stage.

Outside gate for Autumn Glow in Epsom Handicap

Unbeaten Autumn Glow has drawn the outside barrier in the $1.5 million Epsom Handicap as she chases her first Group 1 win.

Resolute's Stewart taken by Goffs session-topping Blue Point colt

Resolute Racing's John Stewart, best-known in Australia for the horse he didn't buy, made a splash on the opening day of the Goffs Orby Sale in Ireland this week.

Rourke elevated to RV deputy chair

Tim Rourke has been appointed as Deputy Chair of Racing Victoria, only 15 months after he was first appointed to the board.

Discussion paper released as part of Thoroughbred Racing Act review process

The NSW government is seeking public submissions on issues such as governance structures, transparency and accountability requirements that sit within the framework of the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996.

First-season sires lead Breeders' Plate charge

First season sires Stay Inside and Home Affairs have a strong hand with their first crop two-year-olds in the opening two-year-old races of the season in Sydney on Saturday.
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