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New Zealand racing’s governing body is about to advertise for a replacement for departing CEO Bruce Sharrock. It shapes as a crucial decision in the next step of the Entain-fuelled revival of the thoroughbred code. Bren O’Brien examines the leading candidates.

The Australian Turf Club says ongoing due diligence surrounding the financial aspects of a potential sale of Rosehill has forced it to change the timeline for a members' vote on the proposal.

Group 3 winner Let’sbefrankbaby, a mare by Frankel conceived in the United Kingdom, foaled in Australia and owned in South Africa, has sold for more than A$1 million in the United States.

Paul Carew, the chief operating officer at Tabcorp, is leaving the wagering company to join the hospitality firm Endeavour Group.

The Archer will stay in central Queensland, ending conjecture the $1 million slot race would be moved to Brisbane.

Knight’s Choice’s breeding never gave an inkling he could be a Melbourne Cup winner. But that never bothered his co-trainer Sheila Laxon, who always believed you need a horse with speed to win Australia’s greatest staying race.

Outsider Knight's Choice has given co-trainer Sheila Laxon a second Melbourne Cup win, beating Japanese stayer Warp Speed and Okita Soushi in a desperate finish at Flemington.