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Go Racing to sell New Zealand Group 1 winner Velocious
New Zealand’s champion two-year-old of last season, the Karaka Millions and Sistema Stakes winner Velocious, will be offered for sale via the Inglis Digital July (Late) Online Sale.
‘Missed more than you would have ever known’ - Racing industry mourns Cranbourne stable employee
A stablehand killed in an accident at Cranbourne has been named, with tributes for the late Peta Tait, a popular former picnic jockey and long-serving racing industry employee.
Island of uncertainty - Tasracing commits to King Island but battle for horse numbers persists
King Island is a fine example of a quintessential Australian community racing, but it desperately needs “outside” support to ensure it remains that way, ahead of planning for a new season.
Deep Field’s legacy rolls on with Hong Kong record
The progeny of Australian sire Deep Field continues to rewrite the record books in Hong Kong.
Sportsbet fined $92,500 for marketing to excluded customers
The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission has fined Sportsbet $92,500 over SMS marketing breaches involving more than 150 customers.
Run The Numbers – The stats that matter on the 57 Australian Group 1 winners of 2024/25
As Australia’s busiest Group 1 racing season came to a close, Tashi became the 57th individual horse to win an elite race in 2024/25, a list which also features 30 trainers and 33 different jockeys. This week’s Run The Numbers breaks down all the key figures.
Riverstone bound - Grade 1 winner Starlust has run his last race
Hunter Valley farm Riverstone Lodge’s foundation stallion Starlust, a northern hemisphere-bred son of Zoustar, won’t contest the July Cup with the sire retired immediately to stud.