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Global star Elvstroem dies in France aged 24
Globetrotting Australian champion Elvstroem has died aged 24 at Haras de Petit De Tellier in Normandy, France.
Group 1 milers and high-quality catalogue keep NZB Ready to Run Sale front of mind
Last year’s record NZB Ready To Run Sale may seem a hard act to follow but managing director Andrew Seabrook says the quality on offer in this year’s sale, which starts on Wednesday, is arguably better, especially at the top end.
Clean bowled - Punter denied a $30,000 payout
The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission has found in favour of bookmaker Ladbrokes in a hearing involving the likely use of a “bowler” account.
Bold Bastille fetches $810,000
Bold Bastille has become the latest stakes-winning filly to join Yulong’s ranks, with the three-year-old daughter of Brazen Beau selling to Walnut Farm for $810,000 through Inglis Digital.
‘A dismissal’ - Ex-CEO Rytenskild has win in Fair Work battle with Tabcorp
The sudden departure of Adam Rytenskild from Tabcorp in March this year has been ruled as a dismissal, not a resignation by the Fair Work Commission.
Sean Carroll takes key Tasmanian integrity role
Tasmania has poached senior integrity executive Sean Carroll to head up its new look racing integrity structure.
New Zealand feature races welcomed to World Pool
New Zealand has become the ninth country to be added into World Pool, with two key meetings added to the 2024/25 fixture.