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Depleted Australian-bred staying stocks laid bare in Melbourne Cup entries

Racing Victoria has received 132 entries for the Melbourne Cup, including 20 from overseas, as the number of Australian-bred horses have been overwhelmed by their northern hemisphere counterparts.

Training in paradise – Eustace‘s Hong Kong adventure is ready to launch

Some days David Eustace can hardly believe he is embarking on a training career in Hong Kong. He told Matt Stewart that he is approaching the challenge with a balance of caution and ambition.

ATC protects membership base ahead of Rosehill vote

The Australian Turf Club has moved to prevent interference ahead of its anticipated membership vote on Rosehill's future.

After 2044 days, Darren Weir saga concludes

The five-and-a-half-year saga regarding trainer Darren Weir has finally concluded with a definite date for the start of his two-year disqualification, while Jarrod McLean and Tyson Kermond have had their bans halved.

Run The Numbers – The rise and rise of Street Boss

A fourth individual Australian Group 1 winner for Street Boss on Saturday is a fitting reward for a stallion whose career has been built in increments. Run The Numbers reflects on his achievements so far.

At your service - the new stallions embarking on Australian stud careers

Twelve Group 1 winners are among 26 newcomers joining the Australian stallions as the 2024 breeding season begins.

Pride and sadness accompany Jenni's Memsie return for Trelawney

Pride Of Jenni will be a headline act in the Memsie Stakes but her return racing will be tinged with sadness for New Zealand’s Trelawney Stud.
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