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‘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.
Rytenskild and Tabcorp settle dismissal case
Former Tabcorp chief executive Adam Rytenskild has settled his unfair dismissal claim with the wagering giant.
The Point of Consumption tipping point - Does Queensland move first?
With the outcomes of the Queensland racing review imminent, there is growing confidence that a reduction of the state’s Point Of Consumption Tax rate may be on the cards. Bren O’Brien investigates what it could mean for the funding of racing in the state.
Slipper winner Stay Inside to get jump on rivals in early trials
Kia Ora’s Farnan could hit the ground running with seven second crop two-year-olds entered for Monday’s official juvenile barrier trial session in Sydney while Newgate’s first season sire Stay Inside has six accepted across the nine-heat card.