SA gets another new racing minister

South Australia has its second new racing minister in the space of nine months with a cabinet reshuffle seeing Rhiannon Pearce now appointed to the key role.

Purton to ride Golden Eagle winner in the King Charles

Champion Hong Kong-based jockey Zac Purton will ride Lake Forest in next month's Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Randwick for British trainer William Haggas.

‘On our own two feet’ - Makiv making the most of an independent Godolphin Australia

Twelve months into his tenure as Godolphin Australia managing director, Andy Makiv says the success of the local arm of the global powerhouse rides on the back of Darley’s revitalised stallion roster.

Dailhou joins Scott's new pony

Former Head Of Commercial at Racing Queensland, Jeremy Dailhou, has linked up with his old boss Jason Scott and joined The Booki Group as Chief Financial Officer.

Written in the Stars - ‘What else would I do if I wasn’t doing this?’ - Age won’t stop the remarkable Shirley Batten

Most people retire when they move to the Gold Coast, but Shirley Batten’s career as a horsewoman is still going strong at 93, 30 years after her relocation north. Jessica Owers spoke to Shirley about a lifetime spent in the company of horses.

'I don't see a positive future for the club under this Board' - Dual resignations add to ATC turmoil

EXCLUSIVE: Ben Bayot and Natalie Hewson have stood down as a directors of the Australian Turf Club, continuing a troubled period for the organisation at both board and executive level.

Trio up for Queensland Horse of the Year

Antino, Knight’s Choice and Cool Archie have been nominated for Queensland Horse of the Year.
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