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With Via Sistina chasing history as the first eight-year-old mare in 80 years to win an Australian Group 1 race, Private Eye has already set the standard for that age group in the PB Lawrence Stakes. Run The Numbers looks at the recent Group 1 record of horses aged eight and older.

Betr’s takeover offer for PointsBet has opened to shareholders, but the corporate bookmaking rival’s board remains unmoved as Japanese-backed MIXI has increased its holding.

In this week's Rowe On Monday, bloodstock agent Jim Clarke takes us inside his French foray, we examine the latest country to join the "virtual" revolution and reveal some of the elite Darley mares who will be visiting Too Darn Hot this spring.

Corporate bookmaker Picklebet has launched a national advertising campaign as it bids to increase its share of the wagering market.

Queensland owner Mike Sherrin added further international flavour to his racing interests, with the purchase of a Siyouni filly at the Arqana August Yearling Sale in France.

Leading trainer Bjorn Baker will not leave his trip to the Arqana August Yearling Sale empty handed, after buying the half-brother to his multiple Group 1 winner Arapaho at the French sale.

British racing has stepped up its campaign against plans to impose additional betting tax by calling a one-day blackout of all racing fixtures next month.