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“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
A Premier selection at Inglis’ 2025 Melbourne yearling sale
Inglis will conduct just one Victorian yearling sale in 2025 after confirming it has axed the long-standing Melbourne Gold sale for next year.
TAB NZ on the brink of $100 million exclusivity windfall
The New Zealand government’s ban on overseas wagering operators is expected to deliver a huge boost to the funding of New Zealand racing, including a $100 million payment to TAB NZ.
Light work as Brown and Maher conquer Northerly
Jockey Ethan Brown and trainer Ciaron Maher brought up their fifth Group 1 in combination when imported six-year-old Light Infantry Man claimed the Northerly Stakes at Ascot.
Rosehill sale process and viability condemned, report recommends inquiry into Racing NSW
The Rosehill parliamentary committee has been scathing in its findings on the process of the proposal to redevelop the western Sydney racecourse, while recommending that the operations of Racing NSW should be a matter of further inquiry.
ATC to continue due diligence, but will consider criticisms raised in Rosehill parliamentary report
Misgivings raised by a parliamentary report about the way the Australian Turf Club formulated and communicated the details surrounding its contentious Rosehill proposal won’t stop the club from putting the concept to a member vote in April.
How Romantic Warrior rose out of Golden Sixty’s shadow to become Hong Kong’s greatest traveller
Romantic Warrior is set to surpass Golden Sixty as the highest-earning horse in history. Matt Stewart looks at how the two Hong Kong champions compare.