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Inglis releases catalogue for weanlings, broodmares at Great Southern Sale
Almost 500 Lots have been catalogued for the Inglis Great Southern Sale in Melbourne in June.
Inquiry could delay Rosehill plans but ATC ‘happy to cooperate’
The Australian Turf Club has said it will fully cooperate with a parliamentary inquiry into its proposed sale of Rosehill, which threatens to push back the timeline of the $5 billion proposal.
Shifting the balance - Mares’ hot streak puts spotlight on weight allowance
Australia’s sprinting ranks are in the midst of a domination that revives an age-old argument in the modern-day landscape of racing.
‘A multi-billion dollar proposition should not be drawn up on the back of a napkin’ – NSW parliament to hold inquiry into Rosehill
The Rosehill sale process and the operations of the Australian Turf Club and Racing NSW are set to be scrutinised after the NSW Legislative Council established a parliamentary inquiry.
Sportsbet still caught in wagering downdraft
Australia’s biggest corporate bookmaker, Sportsbet, saw its revenue decline US$22 million year-on-year through the first three months of 2024.
‘Serious' debt but MRC’s masterplan can proceed without Sandown sale
A Sandown rezoning application will soon be available for public consultation as the Melbourne Racing Club considers funding options for the next phase of its Caulfield redevelopment.
How Wordsmith rewrote the course of Tassie racing
For over a decade, the progeny of Wordsmith, most carrying the Gee Gees moniker, dominated Tasmanian racing. But with the passing of owner Paul Geard and the retirement of the prolific chestnut from stud, that era is coming to an end.