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Mamadou, an Uber dash and another European Group 1 for Asfoora
A French Uber driver has played a pivotal role in another history-making Group 1 win by Australian sprinter Asfoora, as she put on a star turn on Europe’s biggest raceday, winning the Prix de l'Abbaye.
'A flamboyant race caller in his time' - Tributes for ex-commentator Hilton Donaldson after his death
Former racecaller Hilton Donaldson has died aged 60.
Industry mourns Warren Huntly
The Victorian racing industry is mourning the death of Warren Huntly, after it was confirmed on Sunday that the respected form analyst, media figure and jockey manager had succumbed to cancer at age 63.
Latham ejected from Randwick as racing rift grows
Independent MP Mark Latham was ejected from one of Randwick’s biggest racedays, with the Australian Turf Club confirming the former club member was not permitted within the members area of the racecourse due to ‘disciplinary proceedings’.
Taking Flight - Frankel’s largest southern hemisphere crop to date ready to make their mark
There aren’t many Frankels in Australia, but the champion European stallion’s progeny have achieved at a stellar rate in major races across the country and he has two three-year-old daughters in the Flight Stakes.
Written In The Stars - 'The ol’ horse racing itch came back'- Dave Appleton's remarkable ride
When Dave Appleton grew too big to continue as a jockey, the boy from Clermont catapulted to international fame as a world rodeo champion. Now firmly ensconced in Texas, he tells Jessica Owers how he found his way back to thoroughbreds.
Tried and true blue - Baker chasing Epsom win for Godolphin
A Group 1 win in the $1.5 million Epsom Handicap with Pericles would further cement a new trainer-owner relationship between Bjorn Baker and Godolphin.