Syndicates put glory within reach of the average punter
The recent examples of New Zealand stayer Yogi and Tiberian, tuning up in Europe for the Melbourne spring, prompted the spark that Australian racing rides on the back of syndicates.
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Visas changes give racing workers certainty
Racing Australia chief executive Barry O'Farrell has welcomed changes to the Australian visa system, which will give the racing industry certainty for its skilled overseas workers.
Thompson believes Knight could be Invincible in Civic
John Thompson believes the challenge of black type racing will fit well with Invincible Knight in Saturday's Civic Stakes at Rosehill.
Hualalai ready to bloom late in the season
Since the beginning of the season Tulloch Lodge has had Hualalai near the top of its juvenile list, yet he is still not a city winner as July starts but that should be rectified at Rosehill on Saturday.
Inside Running: Clipper well-placed for Victorian debut
Very few horses can brag a winter strike rate such as Canberra visitor Clipper who makes her Victorian debut on Saturday.
For some, weight loss is always worth the agony
For some, weight loss is always worth the agony. Michelle Payne's ban shows that jockeys are still struggling with an age-old problem.
Former NSW premier lands top greyhound gig
Former NSW premier Morris Iemma will be charged with resurrecting the greyhound industry after landing the role as chairman of the state's governing body.
Adkins eyes Sydney apprentice title
A master of apprentices, Ron Quinton doesn't just produce good jockeys, he produces good men.
Cup-winning jockey Payne banned for a month
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne, who on Thursday was suspended for four weeks after testing positive to a banned substance, admitted to Racing Victoria investigators that she had used the drug to "maintain her weight level".
Gallic Chieftain to relish Winter Cup staying test
The lure of winter black type has champion Victorian trainer Darren Weir launching his biggest raid on Sydney on Saturday and a couple of wins could have consequences well into the future.
Big weight cools Destiny Kiss' Winter Cup
Joe Pride has timed the preparation of Destiny's Kiss to peak for Saturday's Winter Cup at Rosehill, but the top weight of 61 kilograms has left him feeling his planning might come to naught.
Champion stallion Snitzel withstands Winx challenge
Not even the might of Chris Waller's exalted mare Winx could stop the 2016-17 Australian stallions' premiership going the way of Arrowfield Stud's Snitzel.
Star jockey Michelle Payne tests positive to banned substance
Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne has tested positive to a banned substance.
Tabcorp head concerned by Racing Victoria's promotion of corporate bookmakers
Tabcorp supremo David Attenborough has raised new questions about racing.com's promotion of corporate bookmakers, saying the broadcaster is undermining the funding of Victorian racing.
Racing tragedy: Philpot leaves behind wonderful legacy
Bendigo racecourse had never been more silent in years than on Wednesday morning, as trainers and jockeys moved quietly about their business, not uttering anything of the events of the day before.
Vet's phone records key to Godolphin strangles case
Godolphin and its former trainer John O'Shea will be back in front of Racing NSW stewards in August after an inquiry heard revelations about an unreported case of a horse in Australia's biggest privately-owned stable that had strangles last year.
Newitt hopes Flemington move will help him return to the leading rider ranks
Racing is a fashion game as much as a form game. On the track, not just in the grandstands and cocktail bars at carnival time.
Black Caviar breeder finds the formula for producing winners
Breeding champion gallopers has become an obsession for the Victorian studmaster over the past 20 years.
Racing could become stronger with national tote
The Australia gambling market on racing is among the strongest and most diverse in the world but self interest, as always, plays a big role in what is the best way forward for the sport and betting.
Cult hero Pakistan Star stops midrace
The horse which became a viral sensation for an amazing charge to victory from last at its first start, may literally stop the internet this time by doing just that in a race.
My Field Marshal breaks race record in Len Smith Mile
Owner-breeder Sid Brown was hoping My Field Marshal wouldn't let him down but was still a little surprise when New Zealand five-year-old caused a surprise by winning the Len Smith Mile at Menangle on Sunday.
Slightly Sweet likely to stay home for the Civic Stakes
Jason Coyle will nominate talented mare Slightly Sweet for black type races in two states on Saturday, but is likely to stay at home for the Civic Stakes at Rosehill.
Sons of Australian broodmare dominate at Royal Ascot
An Australian broodmare has hit the headlines as the matron of honour for two of her progeny at the best carnival in the world, Royal Ascot in England.
Bid to 'unbundle' racing rights rejected by tribunal
Broadcaster racing.com wanted to impose conditions on racing bodies across Australia that would have been "detrimental to them" when issuing future media rights, the competition tribunal found.
Tycoon Tara get a group 1ride from McEvoy to don Tiara
Kerrin McEvoy knew he owed Tycoon Tara a good ride and it came in the Tatts Tiara as she crown a comeback with group 1 glory at Doomben on Saturday.
Healey lands rare Flemington winner as Mertens, Williams, Hayes, land doubles
Mornington trainer Peter Healey could not remember the last time he had a runner, never mind a winner, at Flemington.
Balmain Girl's scratching 'more than unfortunate'
Apprentice Sam Clarke referred to a bizarre incident that caused Balmain Girl to be scratched from a race at Kembla Grange as "more than unfortunate".
King for a Day as Rachel adds spice to apprentice title
Rachel King's red letter day has added spice to an intriguing apprentices premiership after she matched Tye Angland's Randwick treble on a day of milestones for two of the riding ranks' hottest riders.
Its a Winter Wonderland for Royal Symphony's connections who now have spring in mind
Twenty years ago it was quite easy to dismiss winter two-year-old form.
Ignatius up to Breeders Challenge, says Rattray
James Rattray is confident talented Tasmanian two-year-old Ignatius is up taking home the Breeders Challenge title for juvenile colts and geldings by repelling stars from two of biggest stables in Australasia on Sunday