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Time is right - Muir seals Magic deal with Yulong to sell dual Group 1 winner
Yulong has struck a private deal to buy two-time Group 1-winning Hellbent mare Magic Time on the eve of the Hot Danish Stakes.
Executive change continues at Entain
Dafne Guisard has been appointed as chief operations officer at Entain’s global business.
‘We get replaced all the time’ – The brutal reality of the jockey-owner relationship
The bond between an owner and a jockey can break in a moment and previous success is no guarantee of loyalty in a game built on strong opinions. In light of the decision to dump Declan Bates from Pride Of Jenni, Matt Stewart takes a look back at some of the biggest bust-ups.
From Rosehill replacement to reject in 28 days – How Warwick Farm dimmed in the ATC‘s eyes
While Warwick Farm was initially a centrepiece of the Australian Turf Club’s idea to sell Rosehill, plans to turn it into western Sydney’s feature Group 1 racetrack disappeared as quickly as they emerged, new documents reveal.
Oaks success another moment to treasure for Yulong
Yulong’s extraordinary spring took another jump forward when its star filly Treasurethe Moment delivered an authoritative victory in the G1 VRC Oaks, providing a first elite success for resident stallion Alabama Express.
Bella blue - Gill’s Everest captain’s call sets the scene for new Tabcorp
Tabcorp CEO Gillon McLachlan’s decision to make a late change to the slot agreement surrounding Bella Nipotina may have cost his new employers an extra slice of the $20 million Everest pie, but it sets the scene for more disciplined times for the wagering giant.
Wagering downturn no impediment to Racing NSW's prize money ambition
Prize money in the NSW thoroughbred industry surged $36 million last financial year, despite Racing NSW annual report revealing it had endured a $19 million drop in wagering revenue.