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No turning back - McColm has new mountains to climb
After three decades training out of the NSW Northern Rivers, David McColm will launch a new phase of his career when stable star Far Too Easy contests the Glasshouse Handicap at the Sunshine Coast.
Gooree say Yes Yes Yes to Everest winner
The Everest-winning sprinter Yes Yes Yes has found a new home at stud, with the son of Rubick to relocate to Gooree Park.
‘You’ve got to think of the upside’ - Longevity a testament to Teo’s international investment
In a rare insight into the inner workings of China Horse Club, vice president Eden Harrington spoke with Tim Rowe about founder Teo Ah Khing’s achievements and vision for the international thoroughbred breeding and racing empire.
ACMA’s offshore headache – As Australian wagering declines, the grey market continues to boom
The Australian federal government is well aware of the threat posed by unregulated overseas gambling operators, but as Bren O’Brien discusses, the federal body charged with policing the issue remains largely powerless to stop the flow of money.
Go Racing to sell New Zealand Group 1 winner Velocious
New Zealand’s champion two-year-old of last season, the Karaka Millions and Sistema Stakes winner Velocious, will be offered for sale via the Inglis Digital July (Late) Online Sale.
‘Missed more than you would have ever known’ - Racing industry mourns Cranbourne stable employee
A stablehand killed in an accident at Cranbourne has been named, with tributes for the late Peta Tait, a popular former picnic jockey and long-serving racing industry employee.
Island of uncertainty - Tasracing commits to King Island but battle for horse numbers persists
King Island is a fine example of a quintessential Australian community racing, but it desperately needs “outside” support to ensure it remains that way, ahead of planning for a new season.