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‘We’re very hands on’ – rugby league royalty Billy Slater turning his talents to racing and breeding
In the pantheon of modern sporting greats, rugby league icon Billy Slater sits front and centre. His lengthy list of team and individual honours includes, to name but a few, two National Rugby League (NRL) premierships with the Melbourne Storm; a brace of World Cup triumphs with Australia; eight State of Origin successes with Queensland,... Read More
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‘People put their lives in danger to get the horses out’ – stud owner hails remarkable rescue effort during bushfire crisis
Michael Christian, principal at Longwood Thoroughbred Farm, has shared an emotional firsthand account of rescue efforts after uncontrollable bushfires engulfed the thoroughbred heartlands of Victoria. Fires have had a devastating impact across the state, with over 100 buildings destroyed and more than 300,000 hectares of land burned. On Saturday morning Victorian premier Jacinta Allan moved... Read More
Studs and farms hit as fires continue to rage in Victoria
Thoroughbreds on major farms and training centres in Victoria have been evacuated as bushfires continued to rage across the state, a crisis the emergency services have described as ‘catastrophic.’ After temperatures soared on Thursday, Friday’s equally scorching and windy conditions have contributed to scores of fires breaking out across the state. The Longwood area, situated... Read More
Racing Reform seeking change in NSW
A new organisation dedicated to ensuring the sustainability of the NSW Thoroughbred industry has been established featuring a number of prominent participants. The current review of the legislation that establishes Racing NSW represents a crucial juncture in the industry’s future, and the Racing Reform Group NSW features a steering committee that brings a vast amount... Read More
Yulong dismiss ‘completely untrue’ rumours over continued absence of Zhang Yuesheng
Yulong’s pin-up mare Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock) will strive to join the select group of dual Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m) winners on Saturday before a packed crowd at Moonee Valley – but with one notable absentee. Zhang Yuesheng, Yulong’s founder, will be in China as his absence from the Australian scene continues, though the... Read More
MRC chairman John Kanga resigns
Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) chairman John Kanga has announced his immediate resignation from the club. The MRC released a statement on Friday confirming that Kanga will leave his position, a year after his appointment in October, 2024. Kanga will be replaced by vice chairman Cameron Fisher. “In recent weeks there has been a series of... Read More