Comment – Tasmania's ‘line in the sand’ a brutal reminder of racing’s place in politics
If thoroughbred racing thinks its future is safe from the fickle nature of politics, then the extraordinary about-face from Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff on the future of greyhound racing should be a wake-up call, writes Bren O'Brien.
Three straight Scobies for Shinn
Blake Shinn continues to build on his extraordinary success since his return from Hong Kong three years ago, claiming his third straight Scobie Breasley Medal, and fourth overall, at the 2025 Victorian Racing Awards.
Dogs' days numbered - Tasmanian government to pull rug out from greyhound racing
Tasmania’s greyhound industry is set to fall victim to the state’s political crisis, with the Liberal government's backing for the sport to be withdrawn by 2029.
'The horse must come first' – Puerto Rican racing out in the cold over welfare concerns
Horse welfare concerns have seen a major American racing operation break ties with Puerto Rico’s main racetrack.
Black-type mares headline Digital sale catalogue
“breeders’ paradise" in the Inglis Digital August (Early) Online Sale.
Rain sees Belmont moved to Pinjarra
Saturday’s Western Australian metropolitan race meeting has been transferred from Belmont to Pinjarra.
Golden Slipper sponsorship rights up for grabs
The Australian Turf Club has opened up bidding for naming rights sponsorship of the Golden Slipper.