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Regional resolution - Racing SA mapping out its future
Racing SA’s recent acquisition of a small piece of land that sits alongside the Strathalbyn racetrack marks a big-picture approach for what lies ahead for racing in the state, as new CEO Nick Bawden begins his tenure.
Inglis Classic Day 1 - Milestone result for Hawkins, Private Harry team’s Classic buy, Yiu's next Voyage Bubble?
Southern Highlands breeder Hawkins achieved his biggest sales ring result with a Wootton Bassett colt fetching $400,000 at the Inglis Classic Sale on Sunday.
Wil's Orr, Rivellino's Millennium, Palm Angel and Field Of Play's Blue Diamond plays and a Shocking G1 double
Saturday's racing wrap takes in the Group 1 action from Caulfield at Te Rapa, and a Millennium to remember at Randwick.
Brem's legacy lives on as Classic graduate Open Secret chases Millennium riches
Owner CJ Stone says she still abides by the sage advice proffered by a renowned bloodstock expert as she chases Inglis Millennium success with unbeaten filly Open Secret.
From the political frying pan into the fire, Reilly steps in for the MRC
Tom Reilly’s entrance into the chief executive role at Melbourne Racing Club has been literally a baptism by fire. But as Matt Stewart highlights, the former head of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia has become used to dealing with the biggest challenges and personalities of the thoroughbred industry.
Straight Shorts - Thursday February 6 - Rising costs force Ladbrokes Racing Club change, sires and their winners-to-runners, Festival of Racing launched, Key reforms to WA gambling laws
Welcome to Straight Shorts - a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding.
‘Playing chess with nature’ - How the Aga Khan changed the global thoroughbred industry
The death of renowned racing figure the Aga Khan was felt around the world. He is the latest of a generation of 20th century thoroughbred pioneers to pass away with leading industry figures paying tribute and reflecting on his legacy.