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Victorian bookies in strict new rules involving betting statements
Wagering operators in Victoria will have to change the format of their customer activity statements among new measures introduced by the state’s gambling regulator.
Export changes reignite de Kock’s ‘burning desire’ for Australian success
For a country that knows a thing or two about sporting comebacks, the lifting of the European Union ban on thoroughbred exports represents an opportunity for a racing renaissance in South Africa.
Kepitis keeps ‘collector’s item’ Winx filly in the family for $10 million
The daughter of 25-time Group 1 winner Winx has been sold to one of the champion mare’s part-owners with Debbie Kepitis paying an Australian record $10 million.
Easter sale hits new heights thanks to record-breaking fillies
A record-breaking Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale set new marks for sale average, highest-priced lot and median, with the final day dominated by the $10 million yearling daughter of champion mare Winx.
“She was in big trouble” – Paddy Sheehan’s journey from bedside vigil to record-breaking sale
Paddy Sheehan was there when Winx was born and was by her side as she fought for her life. On Monday, he led her first filly through the Inglis Easter Sale ring where she fetched $10 million.
Petula to run in The Quokka for Sky Racing
Simon Miller-trained filly Petula has been selected in Sky Racing’s slot to run in The Quokka and will tackle her high-profile stablemate Amelia’s Jewel in the $5 million race on April 20.
Easter opener belongs to Zoustar and fillies
Widden Stud’s Zoustar enjoyed a marquee first day at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, with four of the top six lots, including a filly and a colt which sold for $2.2 million and $1.9 million respectively.