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School’s out - Marcus Oldham prepares to axe equine education course
A course that mixed theory with hands-on equine education which has helped numerous people excel in the thoroughbred industry has been cut by Victoria’s Marcus Oldham College.
The $195 million plan to clear MRC's debt
A part of Caulfield racecourse would be turned into a school campus in a deal which is said to be worth up to $195 million to the debt-strapped Melbourne Racing Club.
Racing Victoria board to remain one short of capacity
Victorian Racing Minister Anthony Carbines is not seeking to add additional resourcing or expertise to the Racing Victoria board, despite there being capacity for an extra director.
Rowe On Monday - A French connection, a move for McCullagh and a $2.1 million jump out
In this week’s column, Tim Rowe looks at the global legacy of the Dubois family, highlights a change of scenery for Colum McCullagh and tracks the first public appearance of a Magic Millions sale-topper.
“Forget the rest, he’s the best” – Romantic Warrior breaks new ground with third Hong Kong Cup
Romantic Warrior has become the greatest prize money earner in global racing history, capturing his third Hong Kong Cup in emphatic fashion at Sha Tin as James McDonald claimed a feature double
A Premier selection at Inglis’ 2025 Melbourne yearling sale
Inglis will conduct just one Victorian yearling sale in 2025 after confirming it has axed the long-standing Melbourne Gold sale for next year.
TAB NZ on the brink of $100 million exclusivity windfall
The New Zealand government’s ban on overseas wagering operators is expected to deliver a huge boost to the funding of New Zealand racing, including a $100 million payment to TAB NZ.