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The committee who will have a major say in how the New Zealand thoroughbred and harness racing industries are run in the years to come have met for the first time.
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Knight’s Choice finds home at Ballarat as Dixon defends Macedon Lodge change
Ballarat appears the likely new training destination for John Symons and Sheila Laxon as the fallout from their axing as tenant trainers at Macedon Lodge continues.
Letter to the Editor: Rob Waterhouse on the future of the Victoria Derby
Bookmaker Rob Waterhouse writes a stern defence of the current conditions of the Victoria Derby, but believes the race needs a significant prize money boost.
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Racing WA acts to safeguard Railway’s Group 1 status amid international ratings scrutiny
The Railway Stakes has emerged as another battleground in Australian racing’s changing relationship with international authorities and the increasingly exacting standards governing Group 1 status.
VRC joins push to host global champions showdown as ATC makes Sydney bid
The battle to host a potential international showdown between Ka Ying Rising, Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi is intensifying, with both the Australian Turf Club and Victoria Racing Club publicly stating their case to host a champions-versus-champions clash.
Melbourne Cup trainers punted from Macedon Lodge – Symons and Laxon on hunt for alternative stables
Sara Ryan will have sole control of Macedon Lodge after John Symons and Sheila Laxon’s tenure at the Victorian training facility was terminated with immediate effect.
Messara answers Hayes’ Autumn Glow match race call
The owner of reigning Australian Horse of the Year Autumn Glow says he wouldn’t be against his star mare contesting a match race with Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising.
Melbourne Cup entries down but Flemington’s global pull remains powerful
International contenders account for almost a quarter of the nominations for the 2026 Melbourne Cup, with 101 nominations received.
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Racing NSW refutes perjury allegations aired before police commissioner
Allegations of perjury against senior racing executive Peter V’landys, raised under parliamentary privilege before NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon in a budget estimates hearing, have been described as a ‘shameful stunt’ and ‘factually incorrect’ by Racing NSW.
Beiwacht blitz in Memsie
Beiwacht confirmed his reputation as one of the best 1400-metre horses in Australia with a thoroughly dominant first-up Memsie Stakes win at Caulfield.
🔒 🔒 Knight’s Choice finds home at Ballarat as Dixon defends Macedon Lodge change
Ballarat appears the likely new training destination for John Symons and Sheila Laxon as the fallout from their axing as tenant trainers at Macedon Lodge continues.
Letter to the Editor: Rob Waterhouse on the future of the Victoria Derby
Bookmaker Rob Waterhouse writes a stern defence of the current conditions of the Victoria Derby, but believes the race needs a significant prize money boost.
🔒 🔒 Racing WA acts to safeguard Railway’s Group 1 status amid international ratings scrutiny
The Railway Stakes has emerged as another battleground in Australian racing’s changing relationship with international authorities and the increasingly exacting standards governing Group 1 status.
VRC joins push to host global champions showdown as ATC makes Sydney bid
The battle to host a potential international showdown between Ka Ying Rising, Autumn Glow and Sheza Alibi is intensifying, with both the Australian Turf Club and Victoria Racing Club publicly stating their case to host a champions-versus-champions clash.
Melbourne Cup trainers punted from Macedon Lodge – Symons and Laxon on hunt for alternative stables
Sara Ryan will have sole control of Macedon Lodge after John Symons and Sheila Laxon’s tenure at the Victorian training facility was terminated with immediate effect.
Messara answers Hayes’ Autumn Glow match race call
The owner of reigning Australian Horse of the Year Autumn Glow says he wouldn’t be against his star mare contesting a match race with Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising.
Melbourne Cup entries down but Flemington’s global pull remains powerful
International contenders account for almost a quarter of the nominations for the 2026 Melbourne Cup, with 101 nominations received.
🔒 🔒 Racing NSW refutes perjury allegations aired before police commissioner
Allegations of perjury against senior racing executive Peter V’landys, raised under parliamentary privilege before NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon in a budget estimates hearing, have been described as a ‘shameful stunt’ and ‘factually incorrect’ by Racing NSW.
Beiwacht blitz in Memsie
Beiwacht confirmed his reputation as one of the best 1400-metre horses in Australia with a thoroughly dominant first-up Memsie Stakes win at Caulfield.
