Godolphin’s Caulfield Guineas winner Golden Mile to return to the racetrack

Five-time winner Golden Mile will be gelded and return to the racetrack after an injury-interrupted season at stud.

Racing Victoria shakes up media and broadcast with key executives to depart

Racing Victoria has brought its media business, RDCM, fully back in-house, with CEO Peter Campbell’s role made redundant and RSN chief executive officer Bernard Saundry to depart.

Rowe On Monday - Krishnan’s legacy to live on, an Inglis Digital bargain and Darby Racing’s WA adventure

In this week’s column, Tim Rowe examines the future of Kia Ora and Vinery after the death of Ananda Krishnan, hones in on Justify’s latest stakes winner and looks west to Darby Racing’s impact in Perth.

On-course wagering no longer a window of opportunity for Tabcorp

If a strong and vibrant bookmakers’ ring brings colour and atmosphere to a major race meeting, the on-course tote provides an option and convenience. But, in a sign of the times, the days of the TAB window at Australian racetracks might be numbered.

‘It would take a lot to cancel the EGM’ - ATC presses on with Rosehill vote despite board changes

A change in the make-up of the Australian Turf Club board won’t alter the club’s plans to put a vote on the future of Rosehill before members in April, according to chairman Peter McGauran.

Bjorn again – Overpass continues his Ascot love affair

Bjorn Baker’s star Overpass has extended his domination of WA’s best sprint races, claiming the Winterbottom Stakes for the second straight year.

Savage but irresistible – Why a Sydney satellite stable makes so much sense for Victorian trainers

With Anthony and Sam Freedman having followed in the footsteps of Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr and taken out a satellite operation in Sydney, Matt Stewart examines the motivations behind the shift from state to national operations.
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