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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
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.
‘You have to laugh and you have to pick yourself up’ - Robbie Griffiths on living life, losing mates and a new Legacy
The reminders of his own mortality and that of those around him have been everywhere for Robbie Griffiths. He tells Matt Stewart that since losing three of his closest friends in a 12-month period, he has allowed himself time to take the foot off the accelerator.
‘We need to sit back and work out what the punters want’ - Corstens takes collegiate approach to ATA presidency
New Australian Trainers Association president Troy Corstens believes the organisation is no longer seen as “a whinging sounding board” and is keen to work with principal racing authorities for the betterment of the sport of horse racing.
Overpass back in favour - Field banks on Baker’s sprinter for third shot at Everest
A seventh slot for this year’s Everest has been filled, with Newgate Farm’s Henry Field signing an agreement with Darby Racing to run consistent sprinter Overpass in the race for a third time.
Tough turf times over, Lines insists Gold Coast is back on track
Four months out from the $20 million Magic Millions carnival, the Gold Coast’s turf track faces a fresh test on Saturday and club chief executive Steve Lines is confident the surface will deliver for punters and participants.
ATC parts ways with chief executive as fallout from failed Rosehill sale continues
Matt Galanos has been dumped as Australian Turf Club chief executive in a senior management shake-up under new chair Tim Hale.