Warwick Barr
Total 257 Posts
RQ defies wagering decline and $57 million accounts hit to sustain prize money and revenue
Racing Queensland has defied a downward trend in wagering to sustain prize money, but took a significant hit to its 2023/24 financial results after the end of its investment in Sunshine Coast Turf Club.
Boardrooms, ballots and potential legal bunfights: The battle for power at the MRC
From industry unrest over a possible sale of Sandown to the internal issues that have put senior figures at loggerheads, Matt Cain reflects on intense factional issues as he steps down as Melbourne Racing Club chairman.
Greens’ bid to have ACT industry funding cut comes unstuck for third time
An economic report found that racing in Canberra boosted the ACT economy by $80 million amid a motion to have the industry’s funding model scrapped.
Go West: Behind the recruitment drive for WA’s summer summit
In a congested Australian calendar, West Australian officials are as proactive as any when scouting for talent for their premier racing.
Kah gets three-week suspension on running and handling charge
Leading jockey Jamie Kah has been banned for three weeks over her ride on Let’sfacethemusic in the McNeil Stakes.
Kanga board spill motion denied on legal grounds by MRC
John Kanga’s bid to spill the Melbourne Racing Club board has struck another hurdle ahead as the Club prepares for an annual general meeting after the release of its 2023/24 annual report.
Cups compression - Hegan's headache over uncertain topweights
Irish stayer Vauban is a likely Melbourne Cup topweight at acceptance time with 55.5kg following the release of handicaps for the $8.5 million race.