What will happen with Australia's black type Pattern?

The Racing Australia board will meet on Tuesday for its September meeting and one of the motions to be debated concerns the proposed implementation of Black Type Guidelines which would formalise the nation’s calendar of stakes races.

Stormbender keeps winners coming for champion first-season sire Ole Kirk

A lightly raced Ole Kirk filly who hails from the family of Australian Racing Hall of Fame mare Emancipation has posted her first career win at Ballarat.

RSN sale completed as SEN takes over

Sports Entertainment Group’s takeover of the former racing industry-owned radio station RSN is now complete, with SENTrack operating across both frequencies from Monday.

Lucy Yeomans up and running in solo training career

Lucy Yeomans is now established in the Cranbourne training ranks as a trainer in her own right with the launch of Victoria’s newest racing stable.

WA gambling regulator welcomes new appointments

The Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia, which regulates the state’s gambling industry, has had its capacity expanded with new appointments.

MRC announces 2025/2026 barrier trial schedule

The Melbourne Racing Club will stage 15 barrier trial fixtures across the 2025/2026 season to cater for an increasing industry need for grass track access at metropolitan venues.

Hong Kong incentives have final say on Quantum Legend’s future

Tony Pike’s powers of persuasion have come up short against the money on offer in Hong Kong.
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