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Fool's Gold? Two more New South Wales races handed black-type status

The Golden Gift for two-year-olds and The Warra at Kembla Grange appear to have been handed Group 3 status with immediate effect for the first time, but the latest changes to the New South Wales Pattern are unlikely to be recognised by international authorities.

Status unknown for Belclare - Black cloud over Invitation win as NZ owner counts cost of Pattern debacle

The Hot Danish Stakes is the likely next target for The Invitation winner Belclare as connections attempt to win an all-important Australian black-type race with the New Zealand Group 1 winner after Saturday's win added to her prize money but not her residual value.

The Valley of excitement – MVRC’s journey from despair to ambition

In less than 10 years, Moonee Valley has gone from on the brink of closure to the verge of a spectacular transformation. Matt Stewart talks to CEO Michael Browell about the battles of the past and the expectations of a brave new future.

McLachlan eyes national tote pool as part of a ‘fitter’ Tabcorp

Chief executive-elect Gillon McLachlan has identified that Tabcorp requires a reset of team, culture and cadence to become a simplified and more focused organisation and has outlined a national tote as key to that strategy.

40,000 reasons to sell – The figure that could make or break ATC’s Rosehill plans

The possibility of 40,000 houses and a new Metro station led the Australian Turf Club down the path of its proposal to sell Rosehill racecourse. But questions remain over which key figures were discussed with whom before the idea was made public in December.

Glass half full – Tasracing CEO optimistic despite integrity, wagering and budgetary challenges

Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins believes clouds over integrity, wagering and the Tasmanian industry’s financial future are beginning to lift as he plots a path for blue skies and certainty for participants.

‘Industry participants have no say’ - Finemore calls for Racing NSW board shake-up

The composition of the Racing NSW Board, the spread of prize money and the conduct of the Australian Turf Club have been put under scrutiny by respected thoroughbred industry figure Ron Finemore at the Rosehill parliamentary inquiry.
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