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Veteran jockey Craig Robertson has called it quits on his horse racing career. After more than 40 years in the business, the Queensland-based jockey has announced his retirement. He had racked up almost 1500 wins in his lengthy career.

One of Australia and New Zealand's top horses, Mr. Brightside is set to take an extended break and skip the upcoming Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield Racecourse on August. Mr. Brightside has won the last two editions of that race.

This Saturday’s Civic Stakes at the Royal Randwick Racecourse have been called off due to heavy and consistent rainfall in Randwick. Race stewards have determined the track is not suitable to race. It’s unclear whether races will be rescheduled.

Australia’s Asfoora emerged victorious in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes on Tuesday. The big win was her first ever Group 1 victory. Asfoora is the sixth Australian-trained horse to win the King Charles III Stakes.

Stefi Magnetica’s huge Stradbroke Handicap on Saturday is just the beginning, according to trainer Bjorn Baker. The Kiwi thinks his star filly can also win the Tattersall's Tiara (1400m) on 29 June at Eagle Farm Racecourse.

The details of a Racing Victoria betting scandal involving jockeys Michael Poy and Lewis German have finally been revealed. Texts between Poy, German, and professional punter Noah Brash were read before a Victoria Racing Tribunal on Friday, showing clear coordination between the three.

Stradbroke Handicap favourite Antino has slid down the odds list after being drawn into the 21 barrier spot. Top horse Amenable’s odds have also taken a hit following a poor barrier placement. James Cummings’ Vilana is the new favourite.

The Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm Racecourse is just days away. Two favourites have already pulled out of the $3 million race and a major dark horse has just been given a new jockey.

Star filly Tutta La Vita is making a move to the United States after being bought by American billionaire John Stewart last month. The three-year-old is one of the biggest investments in Australia made by Stewart’s Resolute Racing so far.

Melbourne Racing Club Chief Executive Josh Blanksby has stepped down. He held the position for 10 years. Blanksby will officially leave his post on August 31. This move comes days after Racing Victoria announced their new CEO.