Sir Davy a Golden contender for Maher in Listed Mile at Bendigo

Sir Davy will chase a maiden Stakes win in the Golden Mile at Bendigo.

Via Sistina a warm favourite for Queen Elizabeth after barrier draw

Imported mare Via Sistina remains a strong favourite for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes after kind barrier draw.

Victorian bookies in strict new rules involving betting statements

Wagering operators in Victoria will have to change the format of their customer activity statements among new measures introduced by the state’s gambling regulator.

Export changes reignite de Kock’s ‘burning desire’ for Australian success

For a country that knows a thing or two about sporting comebacks, the lifting of the European Union ban on thoroughbred exports represents an opportunity for a racing renaissance in South Africa.

Kepitis keeps ‘collector’s item’ Winx filly in the family for $10 million

The daughter of 25-time Group 1 winner Winx has been sold to one of the champion mare’s part-owners with Debbie Kepitis paying an Australian record $10 million.

Easter sale hits new heights thanks to record-breaking fillies

A record-breaking Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale set new marks for sale average, highest-priced lot and median, with the final day dominated by the $10 million yearling daughter of champion mare Winx.

“She was in big trouble” – Paddy Sheehan’s journey from bedside vigil to record-breaking sale

Paddy Sheehan was there when Winx was born and was by her side as she fought for her life. On Monday, he led her first filly through the Inglis Easter Sale ring where she fetched $10 million.
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