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Via Sistina is an odds-on favourite to overcome five rivals in a bid to add the Makybe Diva Stakes to her burgeoning Group 1 record.

Bank of America has upped its shareholding in Tabcorp above the five per cent mark as the wagering giant’ s share price retains its recent value increase.

A colt by top young American sire Gun Runner and a filly from the first crop of unbeaten superstar Flightline sold for US$2.2 million (A$3,327,787) each during a record day two Keeneland September Yearling Sale session.

The British thoroughbred industry will come to a standstill on Wednesday in protest over a government review that proposes to increase betting taxes.

An untimely injury has ruled champion jockey Michael McNab out for the bulk of spring racing.

Leading Victorian apprentice Tom Prebble has had spinal surgery in a Melbourne hospital after a race fall at Warrnambool.

Fifty-seven horses remain in contention for a start in the $6 million Cox Plate after first acceptances, with a showdown between two Yulong stars still a possibility.