Bren O'Brien

Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins believes clouds over integrity, wagering and the Tasmanian industry’s financial future are beginning to lift as he plots a path for blue skies and certainty for participants.

The composition of the Racing NSW Board, the spread of prize money and the conduct of the Australian Turf Club have been put under scrutiny by respected thoroughbred industry figure Ron Finemore at the Rosehill parliamentary inquiry.

Caulfield Cup winner Duke De Sessa is the sixth Australian Group 1 winner for Lope De Vega, the one-time shuttle stallion whose influence persists in Australia a decade after he last served here. This week’s Run The Numbers examines his Australian record and that of his own sire Shamardal.

The upgraded status of three stakes races on Saturday’s feature The Everest meeting at Randwick is yet to be internationally recognised as uncertainty persists over the black type pattern in Australia.

Interstate racing bodies are unlikely to acknowledge some of the upgrades made to 12 races in New South Wales, in a move which may have consequences for horses looking to qualify or move up the order of entry to the Melbourne Cup.

Entain’s Australian operations continue their rebound with the global gambling giant reporting its Australian revenue grew by eight per cent over the most recent quarter.

Perth Racing has elected its first female chair with Carol Adams replacing Colin Brown, who has stepped down from the role after six years.