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Irish racecourse closes with immediate effect

Thurles racecourse, Ireland’s only privately owned racecourse, has closed its doors with immediate effect.

National study unveiled for retired racehorses

Racing Australia will launch a landmark national research initiative to assess demand for retired thoroughbreds and provide a strategy to support their second careers and long-term rehoming.

Successive Coffs Cups for Time Quest

Time Quest has claimed back-to-back Coffs Harbour Cups, having not won a race in the intervening 12-month period.

Kembla double for Farnan

Having been the leading first-season sire by winners in 2024/25, Kia Ora’s Farnan has begun the 2025/26 campaign with similar gusto, registering a Kembla Grange double on the first day of the season.

Queanbeyan trainer suspended for three months

A licensed NSW trainer who hasn’t had a starter for almost a decade has been suspended on charges relating to the condition of his registered stable.

Shooting To Win moves to Yarradale

Shooting To Win, the Group 1-producing son of Northern Meteor, will relocate for 2025, having been purchased by Yarradale Stud.

Flutter ups FanDuel ownership to 100 per cent

Global wagering giant Flutter has secured 100 per cent of American market leader FanDuel.
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