A $5 million burden - Racing Victoria puts onus on jockeys, trainers to reach agreement over jumpouts pay
Racing Victoria estimates it will cost $5 million annually to run official barrier trials instead of jumpouts as senior jockeys prepare to strike because of what they say amounts to unpaid labour.
Where are 2024’s million-dollar yearlings?
Forty-two yearlings fetched more than $1 million at auctions across Australasia in 2024 with stables training partners Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott and their Sydney rival Chris Waller preferred destinations.
ATC board ballot and AGM keep spotlight on Rosehill controversy
Ten candidates, including two aligned with the “Save Rosehill” lobby group, are trying to win seats on the Australian Turf Club board as two of three voting options have closed before Thursday’s annual general meeting.
No free rides - Victorian jockeys united in jump out action
Victorian jockeys have stepped up their campaign to be paid for competing in the unofficial barrier trials.
Smaller Magic Millions catalogue released as Tasmania braces for tougher times
Magic Millions has compiled a scaled-down catalogue for next year’s Tasmanian Yearling Sale as the state’s breeders prepare for another challenging market in 2025.
VRC posts $24.2 million loss despite record membership levels
The Victoria Racing Club’s financial woes have worsened with confirmation that it lost $24.2 million last financial year as rising costs took their toll at Flemington.
A $78 million hole – Wagering slump and funding changes smash PRAs’ bottom lines
Australia’s state-based Principal Racing Authorities are searching for ways to cut costs and lift wagering revenues after recording $77.6 million in collective losses in the past financial year.