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Fastnet’s Rock’s record HK season

Coolmore legend Fastnet Rock has broken the record for the greatest number of winners by a broodmare sire in a Hong Kong season.

Rytenskild hearing back in court

Ex-CEO Adam Rytenskild’s unfair dismissal case against Tabcorp is set to progress to case management hearings in the Federal Court over the next three months.

Hutchison swings axe at RSN - Felgate and Harford among high-profile talent to leave racing broadcaster

Craig Hutchison is streamlining costs with SEN’s morning shows to be broadcast on Victoria’s racing station RSN from September 1 when a $3.25 million purchase of the industry-owned broadcaster is completed.

‘You hang on too long and you go crazy’ – Brian Smith’s colourful training journey nears its end

Colour theory, papal visits and that Arc near-miss are all part of the legend of Brian Smith, who retires from training at age 84 this month. Matt Stewart caught up with the legendary horseman, who said he’s done with “thinking too much”.

Fee reprieve - SA regulator backflips on bookie admin charge

Harness Racing SA has withdrawn a proposed administration fee for bookmakers to field on its racing in response to a backlash from small-scale operators.

Betr goes again with PointsBet play

Betr has detailed its all-scrip, off-market offer for PointsBet, maintaining that it represents a superior offer to that put forward by Japanese company MIXI.

Godolphin’s SA Derby placegetter Lavalier heading west after $380,000 online sale

Godolphin’s latest reduction sale of its racing stock has realised more than $2 million, with high-profile Group 1 placegetter Lavalier bought by Perth interests.
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