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ATC chairman McGauran resigns
Peter McGauran has announced his resignation from the role of Australian Turf Club (ATC) chairman, a position he has held for the past three years. The former politician’s tenure was due to expire in January next year but he announced his resignation on Wednesday evening. McGauran had served as a director of the ATC since... Read More
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Stuart Boman succeeds Mick Kinane as Hong Kong Jockey Club agent
Stuart Boman has been appointed the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s (HKJC) contracted agent in the northern hemisphere. The position will see the Blandford Bloodstock agent assist with selection and preparation of horses for the Hong Kong International Sale (HKIS). Boman said: “It’s a great opportunity. Danny Rolston, the head of the HKIS, approached me and... Read More
Maher to take over Leilani Lodge
Ciaron Maher has been granted a base at Randwick and will take over the facility formerly known as Leilani Lodge. Maher was one of three applicants for the boxes, along with Tulloch Lodge duo Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, and former Godolphin head trainer James Cummings, who subsequently withdrew his interest after accepting an offer... Read More
Members say NO to sale of Rosehill
Australian Turf Club (ATC) chairman Peter McGauran indicated the heady days of massive prize-money in NSW racing could come under pressure after the club’s members killed off the proposed sale of Rosehill. After some 600 members voted at an extraordinary general meeting at Randwick on Tuesday, following the returns of more than 7000 votes ahead... Read More
ATC offer incentives for members to return “yes” verdicts on proposed sale of Rosehill
The embattled Australian Turf Club (ATC) has taken the extraordinary step of offering members inducements of free membership and $1,000 per year worth of drink and food credits if a “yes” vote is returned in the poll on the controversial proposal to sell Rosehill. The members’ vote has already twice been delayed. While originally due... Read More
McDonald and Moore among 12 riding stars signed up to new $15m global racing league
Twelve of the world’s leading Flat riders, including James McDonald, Frankie Dettori, Ryan Moore, and William Buick, have joined forces to create what is being billed as a revolutionary global jockeys’ league that is expected to launch across some of the world’s most prestigious racing venues early next year. Joao Moreira and Zac Purton also... Read More