Amid a stern backlash from trainers about the lack of consultation and the Racing NSW veterinary department’s planned implementation of the Sleip App, the regulator has revealed it will embark on a trial period following criticism from much of the training fraternity.
As New Zealand edges closer to securing a fresh influx of international capital, industry leaders believe favourable economic conditions are helping attract a new wave of global thoroughbred investors.
After producing a string of Group 1 winners from Tyreel Stud, Linda and Laurence Monds are scaling down their operation to spend more time with family, bringing to a close a highly successful 12-year chapter in thoroughbred breeding.
The Magic Millions National sales series has turned over $97 million across five days of selling, with the yearling allotment contributing more than $12 million to the overall aggregate on the Gold Coast.
A colt by international sire Lope De Vega and fillies by Extreme Choice and I Am Invincible have helped Magic Millions National Yearling Sale trade surge $1.5 million compared to the opening day of last year.
Hawkesbury Race Club has confirmed that chief executive James Heddo will step down from his role, ending his four-year tenure in July.
In this week's Rowe On Monday, a high-powered syndicate will have some thinking to do if Berzelius continues on his winning way in the JJ Atkins, double delight for All Too Hard at Sha Tin, and a Lindsay Park "win" over the McEvoy stable.
NSW trainers have urged Racing NSW to trial the Sleip AI lameness detection app before mandating its full use across the state, citing unanswered questions over costs, compliance and how the technology's findings will be applied.
Graeme Hinton's four-month stint as Racing NSW's acting chief executive presents an early opportunity to mend strained relations with breeders by engaging directly with the Hunter Valley's influential thoroughbred industry, writes Tim Rowe.
More than $66 million was turned over at the National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast as breeders focussed on elite mares and matings ahead of the 2026 breeding season.
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