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Bella Nipotina to hold court at Chairman’s Sale - Everest winner's owners choose Inglis to sell their prized seven-year-old
After two days of deliberations, the owners of the recently retired four-time Group 1 winner Bella Nipotina have chosen Inglis as the auction house to sell their multimillion dollar mare.
Straight Shorts - Thursday March 20 - Coolmore Classic winner off to paddock, Mr Brightside nommed for HK, Vic expands jumpouts coverage
In today's Straight Shorts, the Coolmore Classic winner Lady Shenandoah has been spelled, Mr Brightside heads our Hong Kong entries, Racing Victoria gets serious about jumpouts, Darley personnel changes, plus more.
BoomBet fined over licence breach, but punter fails to recover $40,000 in losses
A punter‘s bid to recover $40,000 in gambling losses has failed, despite a Northern Territory-licensed bookmaker being found to have breached a term of its licence.
Bookies dodge racing data fees bullet
Bookmakers have been spared a hefty increase to access racing data amid a Racing Australia decision to adjust its business model and step away as a wholesale supplier.
Bidding for Bella - Sales companies pitch for Everest winner as buyers contemplate her price
Bella Nipotina will be sold in May, but by whom, to who and for how much is anyone’s guess. Inglis and Magic Millions are pitching strongly to be able to sell the reigning Everest champion with a decision from the mare’s owners imminent.
'It’s not rocket science' - How a chance Melbourne meeting with John Messara sparked Haggas’ Sydney raids
UK trainer William Haggas once considered a permanent base in Australia and with a strike-rate in Sydney to match any local trainer, it is little wonder. On the eve of his latest chase for autumn riches, Haggas tells Matt Stewart he is ready to upset the Australian apple cart once again.
TBA/Aushorse appoints Andrew Hore-Lacy as new CEO
Broadcast executive Andrew Hore-Lacy has been appointed as Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse‘s next Chief Executive Officer.