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The King and the chaos - Noel Callow on still having a crack

On Wednesday, Noel Callow was in a post-race bust-up with a fellow jockey, which has cost him his first Australian Group 1 ride in nearly five years. The rollercoaster is nothing new for the man they still call ‘King’, writes Matt Stewart.

Call answered - Frankel mare joins Yulong in $2.1 million Magic Millions deal

More than $88 million worth of breeding stock was traded at the Gold Coast this week, with international buyers creating diversity ensuring competition for some of Australasia’s best-credentialled mares to go to market this year.

Straight Shorts - Wednesday May 28 - Lazzago sells for $1.4m, Cressfield active at Gold Coast, NZ punters embrace racing and sport, new winner for Dirty Work

In today's Straight Shorts, prominent breeder reinvests at Magic Millions, Cressfield rebuilds, New Zealand's Entain punters in crossover mode, Listed winner tops latest Inglis online sale.

Valley closure at centre of major changes to 2025/26 Victorian racing schedule

Racing Victoria will stage 503 meetings across the state in the 2025/26 racing season with 32 reallocated as Moonee Valley shuts for a major redevelopment.

‘We run a very good race club’ - ATC chairman McGauran remains unmoved

Chairman Peter McGauran insists the Australian Turf Club remains in a strong position despite a divisive vote over Rosehill, a racecourse he described as “nothing precious apart from its history and its location and the fact that we own it”.

Opinion: The Rosehill toxicity and the path forward

The argument over the future of Rosehill may have been settled, but the way forward for racing in Australia’s biggest city is far from clear. Bren O’Brien wonders if the toxicity of the debate will continue to cloud real progress.

Members reject ATC’s Rosehill proposal

Members have voted against selling Rosehill for a $5 billion housing redevelopment during an Australian Turf Club extraordinary general meeting.
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