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Steve McMahon in ATC hot seat as Galanos takes spring break
Steve McMahon has stepped in as acting chief executive of the Australian Turf Club while Matt Galanos takes personal leave, as speculation mounts that there will be an executive shake-up at the club.
Rowe On Monday - End of the Galileo era, fast HK starts for Aussies and Kiwis and a Bangkok musical tribute for Chester
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim reflects on the influence of Galileo after his final Classic runner, Jamie Richards and Deep Field off to a flyer in Hong Kong and a shining star in Thailand commemorated in song.
Fairway secures Lady Shenandoah for The Everest
Triple Group 1 winner Lady Shenandoah is the latest horse to be locked in for The Everest, with John Camilleri’s Fairway Thoroughbreds utilising its slot to secure the four-year-old.
Keeneland windfall already surpasses 2024 halfway through sale
As the Keeneland September Yearling Sale reached its halfway point on Sunday, the cumulative gross of the sale surpassed that for the entire 12-day sale in 2024.
States asked to step up to back pony racing after TIC closure
The decision to close Thoroughbred Industry Careers has placed the future of the National Pony Racing Series under a cloud.
Al Riffa dominates Irish St Leger, while Asfoora fails to fire in Flying Five
Al Riffa has established himself as top seed for the 2025 Melbourne Cup, with the recent Australian Bloodstock purchase now a $7 chance to give trainer Joseph O’Brien his third win in the famous Flemington race after an impressive victory in the Irish St Leger.
Three Tasmanian stewards dismissed after betting inquiry
Tasracing has dismissed three stewards and stood down another after an integrity investigation found they had been betting on races.