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Eustace lands Hong Kong licence after meteoric rise

Ciaron Maher Racing confident it’ll be status quo despite loss of stable’s co-trainer Ciaron Maher’s right-hand man David Eustace will move to Hong Kong ahead of next season as the Jockey Club continues the renewal of its training ranks, ending months of speculation that he would leave the Australian racing behemoth for Asia. Englishman Eustace,... Read More

Picture perfect start for Photographics

Per Incanto filly provides important pedigree update ahead of the sales season Two-year-old Photographics’ win at Warwick Farm yesterday provided a timely reminder of the potency and versatility of her New Zealand-based sire Per Incanto (Street Cry). The debut performance of the John Sargent-trained filly, who led throughout in a two-year-old handicap over 1000 metres,... Read More

Astapor bidding to deliver Hay his biggest day

Unbeaten juvenile son of Tassort aiming to secure first stakes win in Eagle Farm’s BJ McLachlan Telemon Thoroughbreds’ belief in exciting young stallion Tassort (Brazen Beau) could yield them an early black–type reward when unbeaten country colt Astapor tackles Saturday’s BJ McLachlan Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) at Eagle Farm. And if he succeeds, it would... Read More

Tabcorp granted 20-year exclusive Victorian wagering licence

‘Modernised licence terms valuable in an era of heightened regulatory scrutiny’ Tabcorp has secured a “game-changing” 20-year deal for the Victorian Wagering and Betting Licence, ensuring the wagering giant retains exclusivity over parimutuel and retail gambling in Australia’s second most populous state. The company will pay an upfront $600 million licence premium, which is due... Read More

No sweat for pinhookers Carey and Hedge 

Experienced pair confident in their batch of Magic Millions yearlings It’s been a sweltering start to the Australian summer in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, with the hot weather testing the patience of stud staff, the horses and the agents and trainers inspecting them. For pinhookers such as agent Suman Hedge and Newgate... Read More

Campionessa triumphs in Cal Isuzu 

The Te Akau-raced Campionessa (Contributer) produced a commanding performance to win yesterday’s Cal Isuzu Stakes (Gr 2, 1600m) at Te Rapa and will now be given the chance to add a first elite-level triumph to her burgeoning record.  In winning yesterday’s Group 2, the Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained six-year-old not only added a fourth... Read More