McGauran officially departs ATC board

Former chairman Peter McGauran has officially departed as a director of the Australian Turf Club board.

Entain rides American betting wave via BetMGM

Entain’s American interest in BetMGM continues to produce considerable growth for the global wagering giant, with net revenue increasing by 36 per cent in the second quarter of 2025.

Docklands out to repeat Royal Ascot upset in Sussex

Australian syndicator OTI Racing’s Docklands is shaping as a forgotten horse in Group 1 Sussex Stakes.

Coolmore quartet lands in Australia

A quartet of Coolmore stallions, including Wootton Bassett, the highest priced stallion to stand in Australian history, have arrived ahead of the 2025 breeding season.

Tenth winner for King's Legacy

Coolmore’s King’s Legacy continues to make an impression with his first crop, with his 10th winner of his first crop saluting at Rockhampton on Tuesday.

Retirement for Cox Plate runner-up Prognosis

Prognosis, runner-up to Via Sistina in the 2024 Cox Plate, has been retired.

Freedman bides time with Marhoona for spring return

Trainer Michael Freedman is prepared to play an early-spring waiting game with Golden Slipper-winning filly Marhoona.
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