Trainer Robinson pays tribute to his daughter who led Assange’s fight for freedom Group-winning New South Wales horse trainer Terry Robinson was an immensely proud father on Thursday after his daughter’s 14-year legal fight on behalf of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange came to an end. Robinson, the father of six children including renowned human rights... Read More

Peter and Paul Snowden are set to have their final elite-level runner together when Coco Jamboo (Massaat) contests Saturday’s Tattersalls Tiara (Gr 1, 1400m) at Eagle Farm following the shock announcement that the father-and-son team intend to dissolve their training partnership at the end the current racing season. Issuing a statement on Thursday, Snowden Racing... Read More

Vinery partner signs on as chief executive of troubled gambling business Powerful Australian thoroughbred industry figure Steve McCann will lead beleaguered casino empire Star Entertainment Group, the company announced to the ASX on Wednesday. McCann, who is a partner in renowned Hunter Valley farms Vinery Stud and chair of neighbouring Kia Ora Stud, will return... Read More

Mills’ private purchase Press Statement mare chasing breakthrough Tiara win Roots (Press Statement) will seek an elusive Group 1 win in the Tattersall’s Tiara (Gr 1, 1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday but her appearance in the last elite–level race of the Australian season shouldn’t necessarily be considered her career swansong. The rising six-year-old dual... Read More

BUT ASFOORA’S NOT FOR SALE Offers to buy Royal Ascot-conquering Australian sprinter Asfoora (Flying Artie) have been forthcoming, but the Group 1-winning mare’s owner has revealed they won’t be entertained. Akram El-Fahkri returned to Melbourne on Saturday, just days after witnessing his Henry Dwyer-trained homebred Asfoora land the King Charles III Stakes (Gr 1, 5f)... Read More