Ward's classic focus for US$2.2 million Gun Runner colt
A colt by top young American sire Gun Runner and a filly from the first crop of unbeaten superstar Flightline sold for US$2.2 million (A$3,327,787) each during a record day two Keeneland September Yearling Sale session.
British racing takes strike action over government tax plan
The British thoroughbred industry will come to a standstill on Wednesday in protest over a government review that proposes to increase betting taxes.
NZ jockey Michael McNab sidelined for spring
An untimely injury has ruled champion jockey Michael McNab out for the bulk of spring racing.
Spinal surgery for top apprentice Tom Prebble
Leading Victorian apprentice Tom Prebble has had spinal surgery in a Melbourne hospital after a race fall at Warrnambool.
Deep Field dispute - insurer yet to pay out on prematurely pensioned stallion
A row is simmering between the shareholders of Deep Field and an insurance company with a claim regarding the now pensioned stallion still unpaid.
The push to open up live in-play sports betting in Australia
Wagering industry insiders are extolling the virtues of Australia joining much of the rest of the world in opening up online live in-play betting as a means to combat unregulated operators and boost funding to racing.
Uncontested - Kanga and two other MRC directors' terms extended
John Kanga and two other Melbourne Racing Club committee members have had their terms extended after no other nominees came forward to contest their positions.