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All change at Victorian gambling regulator
Gambling regulator the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has announced Christopher O'Neill as its new chairperson, while it has confirmed that Annette Kimmitt is retiring as chief executive.
Caught U Looking catches Zhang’s attention at Tattersalls Mares Sale
After dominating the Australian spring, Yulong’s Zhang Yuesheng has turned his attention to the northern hemisphere in his quest for another potential Cox Plate winner to follow in Via Sistina’s footsteps.
Run The Numbers – The beauty of back-to-back
Overpass entered rare air with his second successive win in the Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot. The week’s Run The Numbers looks at the 56 horses this century who have been good enough to win the same Australian Group 1 race on multiple occasions.
Godolphin’s Caulfield Guineas winner Golden Mile to return to the racetrack
Five-time winner Golden Mile will be gelded and return to the racetrack after an injury-interrupted season at stud.
Racing Victoria shakes up media and broadcast with key executives to depart
Racing Victoria has brought its media business, RDCM, fully back in-house, with CEO Peter Campbell’s role made redundant and RSN chief executive officer Bernard Saundry to depart.
Rowe On Monday - Krishnan’s legacy to live on, an Inglis Digital bargain and Darby Racing’s WA adventure
In this week’s column, Tim Rowe examines the future of Kia Ora and Vinery after the death of Ananda Krishnan, hones in on Justify’s latest stakes winner and looks west to Darby Racing’s impact in Perth.
On-course wagering no longer a window of opportunity for Tabcorp
If a strong and vibrant bookmakers’ ring brings colour and atmosphere to a major race meeting, the on-course tote provides an option and convenience. But, in a sign of the times, the days of the TAB window at Australian racetracks might be numbered.