Fillies to contest Phelan Ready - Calaway Gal moved to Brisbane winter carnival

In a bid to combat small field sizes for early season Queensland two-year-old races, Racing Queensland has shifted the Calaway Gal Stakes to later in the season and opened up November 30’s Listed Phelan Ready Stakes to fillies.

Run The Numbers – James Cummings’ fast 50

Broadsiding’s victory on Saturday was not only his trainer’s third Golden Rose success, it represented James Cummings’ 50th Group 1 win overall, something only 14 trainers in Australian history have achieved. This week’s Run The Numbers breaks down the trainer’s stats in elite races.

After the gold rush – Punterstech sees opportunity in a wagering industry in flux

The post-pandemic wagering bubble may have burst, but wagering services provider Punterstech says the new bookmakers launched on its platform are booming.

Rowe On Monday: Widden's Tycoon ambition, a Brilliant result, a new Jewel and Snitzel's 148th

In his weekly bloodstock column, Tim Rowe chats to Widden’s Antony Thompson about the stud future of Southport Tycoon, American owners Mt Brilliant Farm on trans-Pacific ambitions and discusses a new addition to a star family and Snitzel’s pursuit of Redoute’s Choice.

“I’ve never seen a horse whisperer like him” – The Flemington legend of John Patterson

John “Patto” Patterson, Flemington’s legendary clerk of the course, is gravely ill. Matt Stewart reflects on the remarkable racing life of a man who was the greatest horseman Bart Cummings ever knew.

Rosehill inquiry gets extension, extra hearing day likely

There is likely to be an additional session of public hearings by the Rosehill parliamentary Select Committee, which has also sought and received an extension on its reporting date.

New Zealand’s TAB Racing Club off and running

Kiwi punters can access the TAB Racing Club after being launched by Entain’s New Zealand wagering arm.
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