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

‘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

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

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

Oliver scores fairytale finale with three winners at Ascot Damien Oliver’s place among the sport’s greats was already assured before his final day in the saddle yesterday, but after scoring three wins from his last three rides in his home state of Perth, the jockey cemented his position in racing folklore, signing off his career... Read More