Restructure at Racing Victoria sees key faces depart
A major restructure at Racing Victoria has led to several key departures, among them prominent figures in the on and off-air teams at Racing.com.
Orton does it his way - long-serving Vinery general manager steps away from leading Hunter Valley stud
Peter Orton will bring the curtain down on 25 years at Hunter Valley stud Vinery to focus on his own thoroughbred industry pursuits.
The $5 billion Rosehill question that only the NSW government can answer
The NSW government’s appetite for the risk of paying $5 billion for Rosehill is arguably a more important question than the support of the Australian Turf Club members, writes Bren O’Brien.
Run The Numbers – Fastnet Rock hunts a rare double
It has been 19 years since a champion Australia broodmare sire finished top five in the general sires' title. Fastnet Rock, destined for back-to-back damsire titles and currently sixth on the general table, is seeking to emulate his own sire Danehill as his tremendous legacy continues to build.
Straight Shorts - Monday May 19 - Orton steps down from TBNSW board, ACMA has US wagering operator in its sights, another NH stakes success for Zoustar, contingency plan for Amelia's Jewel
In today's Straight Shorts, there has been a change to the board of Thoroughbred Breeders NSW, Australian media regulator probes crypto wagering platform, a US stakes winner for Zoustar and Coolmore's back-up plan for Amelia's Jewel.
Rowe On Monday - Chester weaves his Magic in Mongolia, Journalism’s Coolmore future, catalogue clue to Japanese winner and Lights out?
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe catches up with David Chester after his latest recruiting drive for Magic Millions, ponders whether a Preakness winner could end up shuttling, looks at Satomi Oka’s latest success in Japan, and reveals plans for a well-bred and in-form mare.
Prescribed pari-mutuel - Fancy a mandatory bet with your racehorse share?
Frustrated by the amount of money being bet through illegal outlets, one jurisdiction has taken a stand by ensuring owners must bet through the local tote.