Ron Finemore is a refreshing presence in sporting administration. He calls it as he sees it, but stresses the importance of unity on his board and being a team player. Racing expert Ken Callander quizzed the new AJC chairman at his Sydney office.
AUSTRALIAN RACING BOARD chairman Bob Bentley yesterday issued a blistering attack on the country's governments, corporate bookmakers and betting exchanges while warning the $5 billion industry faces an annual loss of $126 million in betting-related revenue.
Group 2 winning stallion Written Tycoon will return to Eliza Park this breeding season after being knocked down for $625,000 at today's third session of the Melbourne Great Southern Sale.
RISBANE racing officials will hold an urgent teleconference today to discuss contingency plans for Saturday's blockbuster Doomben 10,000 meeting should heavy rain continue to fall across the state.
Ascot is leaving no stone unturned in a bid to attract Sacred Kingdom to next month's royal meeting after his brilliant victory in Singapore on Sunday.
Vinery sire Red Ransom added another stakes winner to his name after Red Arrow claimed his first group victory when he won the G3 Los Angeles Handicap (1200m) on Saturday night.
The Weanling session of the Melbourne Great Southern Sale has concluded, with the solid start made yesterday consolidated with another strong clearance rate today taking the sale gross beyond the $2million mark.
More than $1million was traded on the opening day of the Melbourne Great Southern Weanling Sale today, with the depth of the buying bench underlined by the excellent clearance rate of 93%.
The 2009 Inglis Great Southern Sale, held this week May 18-21 in Melbourne, features two close relations including a half sister to the world champion Sacred Kingdom, who recaptured his best form to break the track record in last night's G1 KrisFlyer Sprint in Singapore.
Sacred Kingdom reclaimed his sprinting crown and Rocket Man proved he was truly World class as Australian-bred sprinters ran 1-2 in a star-studded KrisFlyer Sprint in Singapore overnight.
Mudgee trainer Brett Thompson and fellow connections are celebrating tonight, following the win by bargain priced Dane Shadow gelding Hewentwhoosh in the $100,000 Inglis Challenge at Scone today.