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'Kanga likes one-percenters' - The new chairman’s step-by-step plan to rebuild the Melbourne Racing Club
John Kanga went from board rebel to Melbourne Racing Club chairman in six weeks. The charismatic businessman tells Matt Stewart that having been an accidental hero to a revolution, he has a clear vision for what the club needs to do.
An oasis of success - Classic sale 2025 catalogue released
Gobi Desert’s Max Lees win was a timely result for Inglis with the well-bred 2024 Classic sales-topper’s victory coming a day before the auction house released an 805-lot catalogue for next year’s edition.
Another Prophet’s Thousand Guineas upset gives Maher his 50th Group 1
Ciaron Maher celebrated a milestone Group 1 win thanks to Another Prophet, while Yulong concluded its remarkable spring with $2.2 million acquisition Kimochi winning the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.
V’landys denies whistleblower allegations surrounding Racing NSW’s use of JobKeeper
Racing NSW has strongly refuted allegations of a whistleblower raised in NSW Parliament that it accessed the federal government’s JobKeeper program inappropriately during the pandemic.
A true Blue pedigree puts Benagil in Thousand Guineas spotlight
Thousand Guineas contender Benagil will provide a reminder of Philip and Patti Campbell’s influence on the Victorian thoroughbred industry when she contests the Group 1 race.
BlueBet’s 10 per cent Australian market share target
The parent company of newly merged wagering brand betr is aiming to secure 10 per cent Australian market share after the successful amalgamation of its two key brands.
Funding ‘top-ups’ for under-pressure ATC as wagering woes hit home
Chairman Peter McGauran says the reality of a decline in wagering revenue continues to impact the Australian Turf Club’s bottom line.