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.

Geegees Mistruth in stable switch for Victorian spring

Geegees Mistruth will be trained out of Mark Walker’s trans-Tasman Te Akau Racing operation at Cranbourne for her Victorian spring campaign.

Jockey Campbell Rawiller on the comeback trail

Talented heavyweight jockey Campbell Rawiller will make a return to the saddle after a short-lived retirement.

Gold Coast course proper in cotton wool before feature meeting

Gold Coast Turf Club officials are adopting a cautious approach to course proper racing ahead of a city-class meeting in September.

Melbourne Cup hero Knight’s Choice warms up for spring

Knight’s Choice is on the cusp of a return to racing after leaving co-trainer Sheila Laxon in shock following a barrier trial win.

‘Textbook example of government overreach’ – Bowlers banned in New Jersey

Proxy betting, or betting on someone else's behalf, has been made illegal in New Jersey after the passage of a key pieces of legislation was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.

Awapuni turf track still not up to scratch

Following a track inspection on Tuesday, the decision has been made to delay the return to racing at New Zealand's Awapuni’s grass track.
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