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ATC board ballot and AGM keep spotlight on Rosehill controversy
Ten candidates, including two aligned with the “Save Rosehill” lobby group, are trying to win seats on the Australian Turf Club board as two of three voting options have closed before Thursday’s annual general meeting.
No free rides - Victorian jockeys united in jump out action
Victorian jockeys have stepped up their campaign to be paid for competing in the unofficial barrier trials.
Smaller Magic Millions catalogue released as Tasmania braces for tougher times
Magic Millions has compiled a scaled-down catalogue for next year’s Tasmanian Yearling Sale as the state’s breeders prepare for another challenging market in 2025.
VRC posts $24.2 million loss despite record membership levels
The Victoria Racing Club’s financial woes have worsened with confirmation that it lost $24.2 million last financial year as rising costs took their toll at Flemington.
A $78 million hole – Wagering slump and funding changes smash PRAs’ bottom lines
Australia’s state-based Principal Racing Authorities are searching for ways to cut costs and lift wagering revenues after recording $77.6 million in collective losses in the past financial year.
Run The Numbers – Breeze-up revival as two-year-old market hits new heights
A 34 per cent lift in Australian investment has powered the Australasian breeze-up market to a record season. Run The Numbers breaks down the data from the three sales held over the past five weeks.
Blueblooded fillies to the fore as NZB releases bumper 2025 catalogue for Karaka
New Zealand Bloodstock has confirmed the catalogue for the 99th edition of its National Yearling Sale, which will be conducted over five days, one fewer than this year, at Karaka in January.