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‘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.

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Matthew McGrath
Matthew McGrath to lead new-look RQ board

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.

The colt that got away – Portelli eyes Coolmore payback with Castelvecchio’s daughter

Irony will be flowing just as much as the champagne if Gary Portelli can train Verona Rose to win the $1 million Coolmore Classic.

Myer CEO Bernie Brookes
Corporate chief Brookes joins Australian Turf Club board

Former Myer chief executive Bernie Brookes has stepped into the vacant member-elected director position on the Australian Turf Club board.

The price of transparency – RQ document details cost of Gold Coast track repair

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.

Bowditch, Hutch among seven on new Racing Australia black-type advisory group

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.

Analysis: The line may be drawn, but ATC-Racing NSW court case asks more questions than it answers

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.

‘A decisive intrusion into the affairs of a race club’ – Supreme Court ruling stops appointment of administrator to ATC

The Supreme Court of NSW has ruled the appointment of an administrator of the Australian Turf Club by Racing NSW was invalid.

Supreme consequence – Court to rule on ATC’s bid to stay out of administration

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.

Run The Numbers – Kings of the road – Australia’s most travelled trainers  

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.