Three Tasmanian stewards dismissed after betting inquiry

Tasracing has dismissed three stewards and stood down another after an integrity investigation found they had been betting on races.

Australian-owned stayer Al Riffa puts Cup bona fides on line in Irish St Leger

Al Riffa, a recent purchase for syndicator Australian Bloodstock, will be out to enhance his Melbourne Cup claims in the Group 1 Irish St Leger on Sunday.

MIXI takes PointsBet holding beyond 60 per cent

MIXI’s offer for PointsBet has closed with the Japanese company taking its ownership of the Australian bookmaker beyond 60 per cent on the day the offer lapsed.

Juddmonte winner Ombudsman takes top global ranking

Ombudsman’s performance in the Group 1 Juddmonte International has powered him to the top of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings.

Asfoora strongly fancied to claim more Group 1 glory at The Curragh

Australia’s jetsetting sprinter Asfoora holds a clear call as favourite to secure a third northern hemisphere Group 1 when she heads to Ireland.

Wings clipped - Asian committee votes against Group 1 upgrade for Golden Eagle

Racing NSW has failed to have four Sydney races recognised as Group 1s after members of the Asian Pattern Committee (APC) rejected its submission, The Straight can reveal.

Prebble’s prognosis remains unclear after spinal surgery

Tom Prebble’s recovery from a race fall at Warrnambool this week is expected to be slow, with the young jockey undergoing surgery on a spinal injury.
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