Willydoit might not stay, says DNA

Scientific tests have revealed surprising results on the distance aptitude of this season’s star New Zealand staying three-year-old Willydoit.

Belmont Park timeline revealed for racing return

Perth’s Belmont Park track could be reopened for racing before the end of July, depending on the testing of remediation works.

The chosen nine - Godolphin unveils its post-Cummings Australian training roster

Ciaron Maher will pick up high-class filly Tempted and Group 1 winner Zardozi while eight other NSW and Victorian trainers will also prepare horses for Godolphin under its new-look public racing model.

Busuttin strikes, Tait on hand for Wathnan at July Sale

Victorian trainer Trent Busuttin continued his regular raids of the UK’s Tattersalls July Sale, purchasing a last-start winner at Southwell on a record-breaking final day of the Newmarket auction for 160,000 guineas (A$345,895).

Kanga hails MRC's new spring schedule

Melbourne Racing Club executive chairman John Kanga has pointed to the club’s revamped spring carnival schedule as the latest example of the MRC innovation focus.

New blood, old formula for Peters’ next generation

Bob Peters has bred and raced champion after champion over the past 30 years, but a substantial yearling investment spearheaded by his grandson Liam looks set to shape the next generation of stars in the cerise and white.

Botti aims Presage Nocturne at Melbourne Cup

Group-winning French stayer Presage Nocturne is being prepared for a shot at the 2025 Melbourne Cup by his trainer Alessandro Botti.
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