Horse racing
Flemington sacks 40 staff a month after bumper Melbourne Cup
The Victoria Racing Club axed 40 jobs – three weeks before Christmas – after losing $70 million across the past four years.
- by Danny Russell
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Minns should have declared ‘conflict’ over Rosehill deal: inquiry
The upper house inquiry into the plan to develop Rosehill Racecourse said it made the decision “given the significant conflicting evidence regarding the proposal”.
- by Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
Race-by-race preview and tips for Friday’s meeting at Randwick Kensington
All the information required to make your selections for the NSW feature meeting.
- by John Schell
Michael Freedman has mixed feelings about Rosehill favourites
Michael Freedman has just two runners at Rosehill on Saturday, and both shape up as winning chances.
- by Craig Kerry
Late bloomer from the bush eyeing more city success - and even a title
Competing for the Sydney apprentices title is a world away from where Dungog’s Ben Osmond thought he’d be when he left school.
- by Craig Kerry
Why Winx’s first baby boy could earn $55 million a year
Winx part-owner Debbie Kepitis on the excitement of the champion’s first son being born and his potential to carry on her legacy.
- by Craig Kerry
Four years after a pro punter befriended a jockey, they won $350,000 in secret bets
Racing Victoria stewards have called for a former pro punter to be warned off tracks for 15 years over a betting scandal involving jockeys.
- by Danny Russell
Moskeeta hoping to return to early career form at Coffs Harbour meeting
The lightly raced six-year-old mare is shooting for a sixth career win from 19 starts.
- by Neil Evans
Race-by-race preview and tips for Thursday meeting at Coffs Harbour
All the information required to make your selections for the NSW feature meeting.
- by Neil Evans
Ascot residents fight for their castles amid racecourse redevelopment
For a quarter of a century, Bruce Hunt and his family have lived in an idyllic cul-de-sac. But his serenity is set to be shattered by a 400-horse stable just metres from his home.
- by Sarah Brookes