The Everest
Racing NSW, Tabcorp end $6 million lawsuit days before McLachlan starts new role
The former AFL supremo will have one less issue to worry about when he starts at the ASX-listed giant after a potentially long and costly court case was discontinued.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Godolphin set In Secret for another tilt at the Everest
Godolphin’s best sprinter will be given another crack at the world’s richest race on turf in October.
- by Chris Roots
Inside the $6 million war between Racing NSW and the major sponsor of The Everest
A slump in betting and ticket sales for a support race on Everest day has left two of horse racing’s major players at loggerheads. Tabcorp has described the action as “embarrassing and irrelevant”.
- by Adam Pengilly
Racing NSW goes to war with major sponsor of The Everest
In a move that could have major ramifications for the billion-dollar horse racing industry, Racing NSW has opened legal proceedings against Australia’s wagering giant, Tabcorp.
- by Adam Pengilly and Chris Roots
Mystery behind the auction of $600,000 diamond-encrusted trophy
It’s a rare piece of sporting memorabilia worth a fortune – and this week, one of them was quietly offered for sale.
- by Adam Pengilly
How do you get a multimillion-dollar racehorse from Japan to Sydney?
They come out from Europe, Japan and New Zealand each year to win Australia’s mega money races. But what actually goes into moving the beasts across countries?
- by Adam Pengilly
Punter wins $10 million on The Everest … with a free bet
A punter defied the odds by predicting the correct finishing order for the world’s richest race on turf.
- by Billie Eder
Gina Rinehart and a tale of two referendum night events
The Yes campaign’s wake went down in a pokie-lined leagues club. Meanwhile, Gina Rinehart snuck into the No party in Brisbane, while reporters weren’t looking.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and David Estcourt
Pride eyes sprint bonuses with Everest stars Think About It and Private Eye
After finishing first and third in Saturday’s Everest, Joe Pride’s star pair are set to meet again in the Giga Kick Stakes.
- by Chris Roots
States look to cash in on Everest day as wagering hits new heights
The influence of The Everest continues to grow around the country and racing officials in other jurisdictions are set to further embrace the phenomenon.
- by Chris Roots
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