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The headlines surrounding the Melbourne Cup’s elevation to an eight-figure race are somewhat different to when it reached the seven-figure milestone in 1985, writes Bren O’Brien.

The tide of gambling taxes is rising globally, with British racing facing an existential triple threat while bettors in the United States are being targeted. Australia knows the script well, but what does it mean for the future of racing? Bren O’Brien investigates.

Australia’s two biggest turnover races, the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate, have had their purses boosted to record levels, while Racing Victoria has also heavily invested in maidens as it realigns its prize money priorities.

Australian Turf Club chairman Peter McGauran has resigned his position with the board following the fallout from the failed proposal to sell Rosehill racecourse.

Darley’s Too Darn Hot continues to close in on becoming just the second second-season sire in Australia history to bank over $10 million in progeny earnings, with an 82nd racetrack success of the Australian season.

An inquiry into how Brazilian rider Lemos De Souza was dislodged from a short-priced favourite in a race in Malaysia has been delayed, after the jockey left the country to seek medical treatment.

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia wants to work hand-in-hand with Racing Australia to resolve the impasse about foal ownership declarations this breeding season.