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Fastnet factor to the fore in Poland’s biggest race

The legacy of the champion sire Fastnet Rock continues to felt globally, with a son of his Group 1-winning daughter Sea Siren victorious in Poland’s richest race, the Listed Warsaw Wielka Warszawska.

Travel subsidies, new meeting after Port Lincoln cancellations

Trainers based in the Eyre Peninsula region will receive a travel subsidy for the month of October for each runner they have outside their area due to a delay to the start of the Port Lincoln season.

Ladbrokes stars team up with Racing.com presenters

The Manikato Stakes meeting marks a significant step in Ladbrokes Australia's new media partnership with Victorian-based broadcaster Racing.com.

Benner's Karaka Millions call on De Armas

Comeback trainer Johnno Benner could have the horse to put him back on the big stage after the debut win of two-year-old filly De Armas at Otaki on Friday.

Long-term in mind for Slipper winner Marhoona

Trainer Michael Freedman is deliberately giving reigning Golden Slipper-winning filly Marhoona a light spring campaign with her longevity on the racetrack front of mind.

NZTR steps in with RACE CEO to depart

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Chief Operating Officer Darin Balcombe has stepped in to help run RACE Inc. after the departure of the club’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Savell.

Scarborough fork in the road for Esha

Shane Nichols' talented filly Esha will drop back to her own age and sex at Moonee Valley on Friday and a win could see the Mornington trainer raise the bar again with the lightly raced three-year-old.
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