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SA extends Racing.com deal for two years
South Australian racing has extended its long-term deal with Racing Victoria-owned broadcaster Racing.com for a further two years.
‘Decade of disruption’: Richard Freedman prefers Rosehill relocation to renovation
Richard Freedman has urged his fellow trainers to keep an open mind on the possibility of selling Rosehill but has closed his to the possibility of racing and redevelopment co-existing on the site.
Neasham, Archibald team up in training partnership
Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald have formed a training partnership that will be up and running for the start of the 2024/25 Australian racing season.
I Wish I Win gets Everest slot
I Wish I Win will race for wagering giant Entain’s broadcasting arm Trackside Media in the $20 million Everest at Randwick in October.
Baker blasts prize money excess in committee submission
Leading trainer Bjorn Baker has taken aim at what he sees as the excessive purses offered for features during the Sydney Spring, saying races such as the Golden Eagle and The Big Dance would attract the same quality field with substantially less prize money.
RV steadfast in support of Sandown rezoning process as key hearing nears
Racing Victoria has reaffirmed its support for the rezoning process underway for Sandown racecourse in a submission to a committee which is considering the redevelopment potential of the site.
Zoustar matches Australian record for winners in a season
Zoustar’s shot at eclipsing I Am Invincible’s record number of Australian winners in a season is set to go down to the wire as the Widden Stud star moved to 208 for 2023/24, level with the mark I Am Invincible set in 2020/21