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On the limit - Melbourne Cup change sees lightweights surge
Favourite Al Riffa will need to break a 71-year weight carrying record if he is to win the Melbourne Cup after being allotted 59kg, while there was a record representation of horses allotted the limit weight of 51kg.
Two more brands launch on Punterstech
Wagering technology company Punterstech has continued to gain market share, with the launch of two new brands on its platform, Ripperbet and Millennialbet.
New Zealand moves Oaks to try and preserve Group 1 status and downgrades Thorndon Mile
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has shaken up its autumn schedule, moving two Group 1 races in order to help sustain their international status, while downgrading another to Group 2.
Run The Numbers - Brightside part of an elite quartet
Only a select number of horses have won Group 1 races in five consecutive Australian racing seasons. Mr Brightside became the fourth in the past 35 years with his victory at Flemington on Saturday.
Drop the Pilot: Rising star’s prize money frozen over jailed owner query
Phoenix Thoroughbreds’ founder Amer Abdulaziz may currently be serving 15 months in an American jail, but that didn’t stop a horse under his ownership grabbing a chunk of prize money at Flemington last Saturday.
Steve McMahon in ATC hot seat as Galanos takes spring break
Steve McMahon has stepped in as acting chief executive of the Australian Turf Club while Matt Galanos takes personal leave, as speculation mounts that there will be an executive shake-up at the club.
Rowe On Monday - End of the Galileo era, fast HK starts for Aussies and Kiwis and a Bangkok musical tribute for Chester
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim reflects on the influence of Galileo after his final Classic runner, Jamie Richards and Deep Field off to a flyer in Hong Kong and a shining star in Thailand commemorated in song.