Wet weather likely to play havoc with NSW racing calendar

At least three NSW race meetings have been categorised as doubtful as the state prepares for a wet start to the 2025/2026 racing season.

Widden appoints Mark Ford as Victorian stud manager

Highly experienced industry professional Mark Ford will join Widden Stud as manager of its Victorian farm at Riddells Creek.

Velocious sells for $1.625 million

Group 1 winner Velocious will join the star-studded Yulong broodmare band after being purchased for $1.625 million under the buyer name Walnut Farm.

NSW trainer banned over welfare charges

A NSW country trainer has been suspended for six months after being found guilty of horse welfare offences.

Zoustar chosen as Bella Nipotina’s beau

Zoustar has been selected as the first mating for four-time Group 1 winner Bella Nipotina.

Jones comes out on top in Brisbane jockeys’ title race

Angela Jones has created a piece of Queensland racing history in claiming the Brisbane jockeys’ premiership.

Metro joy for Anders and Tagaloa

First-crop stallions Anders and Tagaloa finished off the metropolitan seasons in style, with respective winners at Doomben and Warwick Farm.
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