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Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) encourages all breeders sending mares interstate for the coming season to consider their transport plans well ahead of any movements.

Darley continues its long-term deal with the Australian Turf Club’s premier Spring Carnival feature series for three-year-old fillies in August, September and October.

Racing Victoria Stewards have opened an inquiry into the conduct of licensed apprentice jockeys Michael Poy and Teodore Nugent and a stablehand registered to Robert Hickmott upon receipt of information of possible breaches of COVID-19 protocols

Racing NSW Stewards conducted an inquiry into an alleged breach of the Racing NSW COVID-19 policy by trainer Bjorn Baker and jockey Glyn Schofield following the running of race 9 at Randwick on Saturday - Baker fined $4,000 and Schofield $2,000 - Baker to attend show cause hearing regarding staff at Covid-19 cluster

Racing NSW stewards' fine Randwick trainer John Sargent $6,000 after the presence of 4-hydroxy xylazine in a post-race urine sample taken from House of Cartier after the mare participated in and won the Wagga Cup - House of Cartier disqualified

“We have today been advised by the Victorian Government that racing and training can continue under the strict biosecurity protocols that have safely guided our industry throughout the past four-and-a-half months without a COVID-19 case" - Racing Victoria Chief Executive, Giles Thompson,

Tabcorp announces a $1b writedown of assets due to the Covid-19 pandemic - the possible acceleration of retail contraction and uncertainty regarding longer term impacts as an indirect result of the pandemic - the level of competitive intensity and structural changes in the Wagering & Media business particularly in a digital centric market; and the potential decline in consumer confidence and increased economic uncertainty

Racing Victoria issued a statement on Sunday that it has noted the announcement by the Victorian Government regarding the strengthening of measures to contain the COVID-19 virus outbreak across the state of Victoria - awaits further announcement on Monday

Queensland Racing Integrity Commission Stewards scratched a horse set to run on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday following a no notice stable inspection in Bracken Ridge on Sunday morning.

New Zealand's Windsor Park Stud on Sunday announced the loss of their successful sire Rip Van Winkle following a short illness

Racing NSW stewards' report from the Australian Turf Club's meeting at Randwick on Saturday - stewards conclude an inquiry into Adam Hyeronimus' riding of Dalmatia Prince at Canterbury on July 22nd

Racing NSW stewards' report from the Illawarra Turf Club's meeting at Kembla Grange on Saturday - Shaun Guymer on Hello China suspended for whip use

National Weanling Sale Day Two results from the Gold Coast on Friday

Racing NSW stewards' report from the Wyong Race Club's meeting on Friday - inquiry adjourned into the riding of Al Snip by apprentice Tom Sherry

The Australian Turf Club has released race dates for the 2020/21 season, with 110 metropolitan fixtures to be held across four Sydney metropolitan racecourses and supporting provincial venues.

Racing Victoria advises of an update to the biosecurity protocols in place in Victoria - from Monday the wearing of face masks by licensed participants, service providers and staff will be compulsory at training centres and Licensed Premises across Victoria - restrictions on owner attendance