Blackout - British racing to stop for 24 hours amid racing tax fears
British racing has stepped up its campaign against plans to impose additional betting tax by calling a one-day blackout of all racing fixtures next month.
Freedmans face stewards inquiry after raceday scratchings
A raceday treatment issue which saw two key runners from the Anthony and Sam Freedman stable scratched by Racing Victoria ahead of Saturday’s Caulfield meeting is now the subject of a stewards inquiry.
Ghaiyyath doubles up
Darley’s Ghaiyyath doubled his total of first crop Australian winners in the space of one day with winners at Taree and Seymour on Friday.
Maggie Collett saddles up for dual licence debut
South Australian jockey Maggie Collett, who has only recently graduated to the senior riding ranks, will add another dimension to her racing career at Morphettville.
Richmond hoping new stables will attract trainers
Saturday’s race meeting at Richmond in outback Queensland will see the first use of the Richmond Turf Club’s brand new stables
Casino picks up Ballina meeting
Winter weather has forced Monday’s Ballina meeting to be moved to Casino.
Group-placed Savabeel mare for sale on Gavelhouse
Well-bred stakes-placed Savabeel mare Manifique, a high-priced New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka graduate, is being sold as a racing and breeding prospect through the latest Gavelhouse sale.