Why competition for recruiting international horses to Australia is greater than ever
The best taking on the best has been the essence of horse racing, but the recruitment of overseas horses to race at various international carnivals has taken on greater importance for Australian administrators since the advent of World Pool, writes Tim Rowe.
Hore-Lacy refreshes executive structure of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse will have a new-look team from September 1 that includes the appointments Leanna Packard and Meaghan McGrath.
Australia drags on Entain’s international growth, New Zealand surges on
As Entain’s online net gaming revenue grew 18 per cent in New Zealand over the past 12 months, it also fell 7 per cent in Australia. Managing those contrasting situations presents an interesting challenge for interim Entain Australia and New Zealand chief executive Andrew Vouris.
SA welcomes apprentice trio
South Australia’s Apprentice Academy has welcomed three new inductees, Stephy Wright, Jemma Gutte and Ashlee Stone.
Japanese Group 1 winner Panja Tower to target Golden Eagle
A Japanese runner has been confirmed for an Australian spring campaign with sparingly raced Panja Tower set to contest the $10 million Golden Eagle.
Ohope breaks maiden for Michael Freedman
Godolphin winners have continued to flow under a new Australian training arrangement, with promising three-year-old Ohope saluting at Hawkesbury.
Godolphin star Rebel’s Romance missing from late Caufield Cup entries
K trainer Charlie Appleby has shied away from lodging a Caulfield Cup entry for Godolphin globetrotter Rebel’s Romance.