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Maskiell sidelined after Pakenham trackwork spill

Jockey Jason Maskiell faces up to six weeks out of the saddle because of an injury sustained in a trackwork fall.

Racing-focused charities invited to apply for ATC Foundation funding

The ATC Foundation has called on registered charities aligned with the NSW thoroughbred industry along with community organisations to apply for funding from Australian Turf Club’s charitable arm.

Stakes-placed Hillier in winning end-of-season return

Zoustar two-year-old Hillier seems certain to play a role in early-season three-year-old features after a resuming win at Newcastle on Tuesday.

Midweek Belmont meetings switched

Racing WA has confirmed that midweek meetings scheduled at Belmont will be relocated to Bunbury and Pinjarra as it looks to protect the Perth venue’s return to racing.

Second-season sire fill-up at Pakenham

The progeny of second-season stallions were to the fore at Monday's meeting at Pakenham with five of the nine races taken out by horses by sires from that crop.

Olentia follows Espiona's Magic route

Star Thoroughbreds is hoping to repeat the formula which led to a $4.15 million windfall for Espiona last August when it offers Group 1-placed Olentia at next month’s Magic Millions Virtual Sale.

Cartwright confirms NZ return for 2025/2026 season

Victorian jockey Matt Cartwright is preparing for a return to New Zealand racing, hoping to build on a successful 2024/25.
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