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Anamoe front and centre at Racing’s Night of Champions
Godolphin’s nine-time Group 1 winner Anamoe (Street Boss) dominated the accolades during yesterday’s NSW Racehorse Owners Association Night of Champions awards ceremony, while Zac Lloyd claimed an historic Bart Cummings Medal. The champion colt, who won six Group 1 contests, including the Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m), during the 2022/23 season, was named Champion Miler,... Read More
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Michael Ward to leave Everest-winning syndicators Triple Crown
Michael Ward, one half of the sibling duo behind dual The Everest (1200m)-winning syndicators Triple Crown, is to leave the business after 18 years, it was announced yesterday. Ward, who joined the Sydney-based operation as co-director three years after his brother Chris established it in 2003, told ANZ Bloodstock News he will be “seeking a... Read More
Anamoe crowned Victorian Racehorse of the Year
Reigning Cox Plate (Gr 1, 2040m) champion Anamoe (Street Boss) was crowned Victorian Racehorse of the Year and jockey Blake Shinn claimed his second Scobie Breasley Medal at the 2023 Victorian Racing Awards in Melbourne last night. After returning to Victoria following a three-year riding stint in Hong Kong, Shinn capped a stellar 2022-23 season... Read More
Jones pads up for RV’s innovation battle
Besieged Racing Victoria chief executive Andrew Jones continued to hit the airwaves yesterday in the organisation’s bid to win the public relations battle in the wake of a series of leaks about a controversial proposal for race meetings modelled on Formula One motor racing and Big Bash cricket. The plans, which became public despite participants... Read More
Racing Victoria CEO Andrew Jones defends horse racing’s innovation strategy
Andrew Jones, Racing Victoria’s (RV) chief executive officer (CEO), has defended the sport’s innovation strategy after revealing that wagering was down 15 per cent year-on-year in July. Unapologetic in moving for change, Jones would not, however, confirm details of a new race series, potentially to be held at Moonee Valley during the summer. “Well, we’re... Read More
NSW Racehorse Owners’ Association announce finalists for 2023 Racing’s Night Of Champions
The New South Wales Racehorse Owners’ Association (NSWROA) yesterday revealed the 2022/23 finalists for Racing’s Night of Champions, which will be held at Randwick on August 31. The awards for the best–performed horses in ten different categories will be presented at a black-tie evening in the Randwick Ballroom. The shortlist of finalists, which were selected... Read More