Yulong to the fore in Blue Diamond nominations

The Melbourne Racing Club has received 1456 entries for the 2026 Blue Diamond Stakes.

Waller full of confidence about Via Sistina despite track condition

Chris Waller holds no concerns about Australia’s best horse Via Sistina resuming on a rain-affected track in the Group 1 Winx Stakes.

Hutchings booked for Group 1 ride on Te Akau Racing star

Sydney-based Rory Hutchings will ride Te Akau Racing mare Quintessa in the Group 1 Proisir Plate at Ellerslie.

Waterhouse VC - Lessons from Ben Keith

A profile of Ben Keith, the charismatic founder of Star Sports, one of the UK’s biggest and most respected independent bookmakers.

Grieve to head AgriFutures’ thoroughbred advisory panel as D’Arcy joins committee

Michael Grieve will serve as chair of AgriFutures’ Thoroughbred Horses Advisory Panel while long-serving Inglis auctioneer Jonathan D’Arcy has also joined the committee.

‘Enormous opportunity to evolve’ - Frank Smith appointed as Sky Racing’s new executive producer

Frank Smith has become the latest recruit to a new-look Tabcorp, joining Sky Racing as executive producer of the network.

Flemington to host 2026 Cox Plate

Flemington and the Victoria Racing Club have seen off a determined bid from the Melbourne Racing Club and Caulfield to win the rights to host the 2026 Cox Plate.
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