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After 2044 days, Darren Weir saga concludes

The five-and-a-half-year saga regarding trainer Darren Weir has finally concluded with a definite date for the start of his two-year disqualification, while Jarrod McLean and Tyson Kermond have had their bans halved.

Run The Numbers – The rise and rise of Street Boss

A fourth individual Australian Group 1 winner for Street Boss on Saturday is a fitting reward for a stallion whose career has been built in increments. Run The Numbers reflects on his achievements so far.

At your service - the new stallions embarking on Australian stud careers

Twelve Group 1 winners are among 26 newcomers joining the Australian stallions as the 2024 breeding season begins.

Pride and sadness accompany Jenni's Memsie return for Trelawney

Pride Of Jenni will be a headline act in the Memsie Stakes but her return racing will be tinged with sadness for New Zealand’s Trelawney Stud.

Australia and betr now BlueBet’s sole focus as it opts out of US market

BlueBet has abandoned its push into the United States wagering market and will now focus solely on its betr business in Australia, which is set to step up its generosities to customers during the spring.

A year on, BetStop is making a mark on young demographic

The Australian Communications and Media Authority says more than 28,000 Australians have registered with BetStop in the first 12 months.

Premier backs in V’landys amid fresh Racing NSW integrity allegations

Premier Chris Minns says he retains full confidence in Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys after a raft of allegations were detailed by Independent MP Mark Latham at a NSW parliamentary hearing.
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