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‘In the best interest of the animals’ - New Zealand to ban greyhound racing by mid-2026
New Zealand will ban greyhound racing from mid-2026 in a move that Racing Minister Winston Peters says has been made because of welfare issues.
Run The Numbers - The world’s best sires of 2024
As the year comes to an end, Run The Numbers goes around the world to look at who the leading sires of 2024 have been, including an Australian-bred star at the top of the global winners’ list for the second straight year.
School’s out - Marcus Oldham prepares to axe equine education course
A course that mixed theory with hands-on equine education which has helped numerous people excel in the thoroughbred industry has been cut by Victoria’s Marcus Oldham College.
The $195 million plan to clear MRC's debt
A part of Caulfield racecourse would be turned into a school campus in a deal which is said to be worth up to $195 million to the debt-strapped Melbourne Racing Club.
Racing Victoria board to remain one short of capacity
Victorian Racing Minister Anthony Carbines is not seeking to add additional resourcing or expertise to the Racing Victoria board, despite there being capacity for an extra director.
Rowe On Monday - A French connection, a move for McCullagh and a $2.1 million jump out
In this week’s column, Tim Rowe looks at the global legacy of the Dubois family, highlights a change of scenery for Colum McCullagh and tracks the first public appearance of a Magic Millions sale-topper.
“Forget the rest, he’s the best” – Romantic Warrior breaks new ground with third Hong Kong Cup
Romantic Warrior has become the greatest prize money earner in global racing history, capturing his third Hong Kong Cup in emphatic fashion at Sha Tin as James McDonald claimed a feature double