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Racing Australia is expected to publicly define new guidelines for its Pattern, amid unrest over a decision to allow Racing NSW to upgrade the status of a host of spring races.

Gerry Harvey and his Vinery Stud co-owners Ananda Krishan and Steve McCann are buoyed by the resurgence of the Hunter Valley farm through the deeds of Ole Kirk and Exceedance.

Depending on who you ask, sports betting is either the biggest threat to wagering on racing or it can prove an unlikely saviour to a stumbling commercial model. Bren O’Brien examines how the growth of sports betting has a range of complex implications for the racing industry.

The 24-7 demands on equine reproductive veterinarians makes it a hard sell when it comes to attracting graduates. Helen Thomas spoke to a host of industry experts to examine why Australia has an acute shortage of such specialists.

The Everest is still two weeks away, but the level of speculation, coverage and expectation around the $20 million sprint already points to one of the great strengths of the slot race format.

With Singapore racing’s swansong this Saturday, Tim Rowe explores what’s next for racing in South East Asia and how the thoroughbred industry in Malaysia is best-placed to take up the mantle left by the demise of Kranji.

Broadsiding’s victory on Saturday was not only his trainer’s third Golden Rose success, it represented James Cummings’ 50th Group 1 win overall, something only 14 trainers in Australian history have achieved. This week’s Run The Numbers breaks down the trainer’s stats in elite races.