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Kirin Ichiban to flow at Flemington after Lion switch

Furphy’s seven-year reign as the official beer of the Victoria Racing Club has come to an end with beverage giant Lion confirming that Japanese beer Kirin Ichiban would be front and centre of its partnership with the VRC moving forward.

Will’s way – How an industry-based solution would drive down ownership costs

Trainer Will Freedman believes solving ballooning ownership and training costs lies in the thoroughbred industry building solutions that would ensure fewer people are getting a clip of the ticket.

ReadyBet latest bookie in ACMA sights

Victorian-licensed ReadyBet has become the latest bookmaker to run afoul of self-exclusion rules, after an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found it had sent texts and push notifications self-excluded people.

In the shadows: Why Leon Corstens remains racing’s best supporting actor

Leon Corstens is one of the remaining active links to a legendary Flemington era, which has his old boss, Bart Cummings, at its centre. At 80, he is still a key background figure, now in the resurgence of fortunes of the stable he shares with his son Troy, and Will Larkin.

Betr calls EGM as share buyback looms

Publicly listed corporate bookmaker Betr has called an extraordinary general meeting for next month as it seeks approval from shareholders for a buy back of shares as part of its offer for PointsBet.

200 up for I Am Invincible - well-bred filly delivers for Yarraman’s champion sire

I Am Invincible might be dethroned by Zoustar for the Australian sires’ premiership this season, but the three-time champion is leading on another metric with Kerber becoming his 200th individual winner at Canterbury.

NSW Trainers Association in clear over charity lunch complaint

NSW Fair Trading has finalised an investigation into a racing industry-backed fundraiser, saying it "found no evidence to support the allegation of misappropriation of funds”.
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