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Feedback sought as government orders statutory review into BetStop
Public servant Richard Eccles will lead a review into the effectiveness of BetStop, Australia’s national self-exclusion register, more than 12 months after the government initiative was first implemented.
The Valley of excitement – MVRC’s journey from despair to ambition
In less than 10 years, Moonee Valley has gone from on the brink of closure to the verge of a spectacular transformation. Matt Stewart talks to CEO Michael Browell about the battles of the past and the expectations of a brave new future.
From Libya to Moonee Valley via Hokkaido – The extraordinary background of Cox Plate favourite Prognosis
The backstory of leading Cox Plate fancy Prognosis extends far beyond his home country of Japan to a humble chestnut mare, who found herself in the midst of a civil war in Libya, only to win a miraculous reprieve.
Championing the cause for stamina - Bowness banking on D’Argento
Bowness Stud will be thrust into the carnival spotlight with three runners by its sire D’Argento taking their place in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick.
What a likely LNP Queensland election victory will mean for racing
The Liberal National Party is tipped to be swept into power in Saturday’s Queensland election. What’s in it for the racing industry?
‘An absolute monster’ - America’s world-record sprinter Cogburn to stand at Widden Stud
Elite American sprinter Cogburn, a son of sire sensation Not This Time, will chase further Grade 1 glory in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint before retiring to stand at WinStar Farm and Widden Stud.
Nicky Wong joins Inglis from Magic Millions
Nicky Wong has made the switch from Magic Millions to become Inglis’ international business development manager.