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It takes two – Training partnerships evolve to meet need to compete
Four of the top 10 stables in Australia this season have been in training partnerships. Be they family or strategic alliances, they have evolved to meet the need to compete in an era of super stables, writes Matt Stewart.
Tony Partridge quits as Brisbane Racing Club chief executive
The Brisbane Racing Club is searching for a new chief executive after the resignation of Tony Partridge.
Have saddle will travel - Hong Kong apprentices thriving on Australian experience
Britney Wong will become the latest apprentice to make the most of a pathway into Hong Kong racing via a well-established partnership between the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Racing SA.
Tassie on the hunt for a chief for proposed new integrity body
An external recruitment agency has been engaged to fill the role of Racing Integrity Commissioner in Tasmania.
Rosehill inquiry to hear from political and racing heavyweights
With a witness list featuring the biggest names in racing and NSW politics, an Upper House committee is set to hold its first hearings next week to the contentious plans to close, redevelop and sell off Rosehill racecourse.
$10 million stables boost for Townsville
North Queensland racing is set for a boost with another 92 boxes to be built at Townsville’s Cluden Park racecourse.
Rebuilding the Western Empire - Grant and Alana Williams back at the top
Synonymous with success in WA, a complete rebuild at the start of 2022 has established a new era for the husband-and-wife training team of Grant and Alana Williams.