‘Precarious position’ – Racing NSW to appeal ATC ruling citing risk to club funding
A Supreme Court ruling that defined the scope of Racing NSW’s power in relation to race clubs will be appealed by the regulator.
A Supreme Court ruling that defined the scope of Racing NSW’s power in relation to race clubs will be appealed by the regulator.
The man whose industry review set the scene for major changes to Queensland racing, Matthew McGrath, has been appointed as the new chair of Racing Queensland, one of six new faces on the board.
Irony will be flowing just as much as the champagne if Gary Portelli can train Verona Rose to win the $1 million Coolmore Classic.
Former Myer chief executive Bernie Brookes has stepped into the vacant member-elected director position on the Australian Turf Club board.
Racing Queensland carried the cost of the repairs to Gold Coast racetrack in the troubled lead-up to last year’s Magic Millions raceday, with the $440,000 expense revealed as part of a transparency requirement which is unique in Australian racing.
An independent committee of thoroughbred industry heavyweights has been formed to provide advice to the Asian Pattern Committee about which Australian races should be upgraded and downgraded.
Those seeking reform to racing in NSW may be hailing the Australian Turf Club’s win against Racing NSW, but as Justice Francois Kunc pointed out, the disagreements over where racing’s power balance sits seem destined to continue.
The Supreme Court of NSW has ruled the appointment of an administrator of the Australian Turf Club by Racing NSW was invalid.
A Supreme Court ruling defining the likely path forward for the Australian Turf Club promises to be a crucial moment for the NSW racing industry when it is handed down on Wednesday.
In a nation of 354 racetracks, there is no shortage of options for where to take your horse for a race if you are willing to do the miles. But which trainers do more miles than any other? Run The Numbers investigates.