Racing Victoria counts the cost of fighting merger
Victorian racing took an expensive punt fighting the Tabcorp and Tatts merger, and lost.
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Racing industry questions record betting figures
An industry insider has questioned how much Victorian racing is benefiting from record betting figures spruiked by Racing Victoria.
Everest slot holders watching Royal Ascot sprints
Everest slot holders are in for a few long nights watching the sprints from Royal Ascot this week before the first meeting of the 12 investors at the end of the month.
'That was my fault. I butchered the horse': Apprentice stuns stewards with honesty
Beau Mertens could be one of the most successful apprentices the industry has seen. After two years in the saddle, and just 18 months of competitive riding, the 20-year-old is fighting out the Victorian jockeys' premiership with Craig Williams.
Carnival changes will showcase the best of spring
The Australian Turf Club and Racing NSW will announce the revamped Sydney spring carnival this week with a month of group 1 racing leading into Australia's richest raceday, featuring the Everest on October 14.
In Her Time brings Smith's dreams and reality together
Newcastle trainer Ben Smith's dreams and reality are set to collide as In Her Time heads into Saturday's Tatts Tiara at Doomben as favourite.
Tommy Goes Like A Rocket at Flemington – and carnival now the target
Echuca-based training team believe stable star has a key weapon in his armoury.
Baker’s treble comes with a roar from confident Clark
Bjorn Baker's confidence levels were surging after Test The World and Sir Plush had won at Rosehill on Saturday and then jockey Tim Clark only added to them before Collateral went out to work.
Stockdales enjoy red letter day to post first metropolitan winner together
When you are a battling trainer with a small string of inexpensive horses that you are always looking to sell if they show any ability, having a runner in the city is a rarity.
Weir and McDonald at the double as punters left reeling by longshot winners
No one could say they haven't been warned.
The Mail: Godolphin hits 200
Things haven't missed a beat at Godolphin in the transit from John O'Shea to Darren Beadman and the Crown Lodge team chalked up win 200 for the season on Saturday.
Zamex on the Highway to better things
Matthew Dunn has taken the Highway path with Zamex, which has jockey Tye Angland set to follow the three-year-old to the Sunshine Coast when he returns north.
Lennytheshark looks to secure another Grand Circuit win
Lennytheshark will use next Sunday's Len Mile Mile as a springboard to try join harness racing's greats as a two-time Grand Circuit champion.
Hodges given Order of Australia for services to racing
Col Hodges is the heart of racing west of the Great Dividing Range and a lifetime service was recognised in the Queen's birthday honours with a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Wagering on Victorian racing tops $6 billion
Raceclubs might struggle to draw crowds to the track like they used to, but no-one can say that interest in racing and punting has fallen away - certainly if turnover figures are any guide.
Canberra trainer Matt Dale balances 60 horses and four kids under five
Life is a balancing act for Canberra horse trainer Matt Dale, who juggles 60 horses and four kids under five.
Unsung hero Rogers gets moment in the spotlight
Generally unsung heroes, like Jeremy Rogers, a major cog in the Darren Weir phenomenon, don't make the turf hit parade.
Dunn using Highway to blood emerging Zamex
Matthew Dunn horses have become regulars on the highway from Murwillumbah to Sydney and with every kilometre travelled, the reputation of the stable has been enhanced.
Sort After chases black-type victory in Ipswich Cup
The wet Sydney autumn has played a role in Sort After arriving in Queensland for Saturday's Ipswich Cup where the staying mare will try to add a black-type win to her resume.
Inside Running: Extra Zero out to break Moonee Valley duck
Extra Zero knocked most punters for six when he notched a win on his 100th start. Can he back up on Saturday at Moonee Valley – a course where he has never won?
Moss 'N' Dale attracted by Sydney's wet track
Trainer Peter Gelagotis has been monitoring the Sydney weather and once he knew Moss 'N' Dale would get his preferred soft ground there was no doubt he would be at Rosehill on Saturday.
Nothing came easy for King on her way to Sydney
Being a jockey comes naturally to Rachel King, but it didn't come easily. The 26-year-old has found her way to Sydney Saturday meetings this month, riding doubles on the first two weekends of June.
Freshman sires take centre stage at Great Southern Sale
The Great Southern Sale is the final opportunity for Australasian breeders to top off their 2018 sale-ring representatives.
Payne confident on Royal Ascot dream
Australian racing officials confident Michelle Payne can jump British immigration bar to ride at Royal Ascot.
Bowman keeps rising to the challenge at the top level
Hugh Bowman has a chance to ride the most Australian group 1 winners in a season if he wins the Tatts Tiara in a fortnight and is arguably the world's best big race jockey at the moment.
Jones looks for Akasaki to kick start city return
Stephen Jones is thinking that Warwick Farm on Monday could form part of a pathway to next month's Ramornie Handicap for stable newcomer Akasaki and kick start his move back to NSW.
Bowman and Ruthven smash them in the Queensland Derby
Ciaron Maher took one final look at Ruthven as Hugh Bowman got on him for Saturday's Queensland Derby and thought "that's the best his looked" but not even he was expecting the demolition job that followed at Doomben.
Impending victory proves a major tonic for sick Beadman
Darren Beadman has won 86 group 1 around Australia but he has never ridden one as hard as he rode Impending from his lounge chair in Sydney to get his first group 1 as a trainer in Saturday's Stradbroke.
Thompson loses a good mount and then gains another winning one.
Ben Thompson arrived at Flemington on Saturday a little downcast following the scratching that morning of one of the leading apprentices best rides on the program.
Winning jockey Berry makes young fan's day
Tommy Berry knows little gestures mean big things to children.