Racing Industry

Formestane cluster snares six more trainers

The mysterious Victorian spike in positive tests to formestane has continued, with another six charged over positive tests as Racing Victoria conducts research which could result in a possible change in its future status as a banned substance.

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Resolutely
A chance to turn a ‘what if’ into a ‘what’s next’ for Flying Start’s Resolutely

Flying Start Syndications runner Resolutely never made it to the Golden Slipper but Cameron Bennett is hoping the form from the $5 million race can translate to spring success for his filly.

King Island
Make-or-break deadline for King Island racing return

King Island Racing Club has set a July 31 deadline for trainers to commit to a proposed 2026/27 season, warning that racing will again be abandoned if it cannot attract enough support as Tasracing concedes the future of racing on the island is uncertain.

Strangles outbreak
Exports and plans for breeding season continue as New Zealand industry manages strangles outbreak

Stud farms, trainers and transport operators continue to maintain tightened biosecurity measures in New Zealand as the country brings a strangles outbreak in the Waikato region under control.

Mander guarantees integrity standards, despite criticisms of new racing model

While conceding Kim Kelly’s departure from a key integrity role would be a loss to the Queensland industry, Racing Minister Tim Mander has backed his government’s approach to reform as both necessary and effective.

‘Future proofing’ – Waterhouse and Bott secure Leilani Lodge after Maher exit

Adrian Bott has hailed he and Gai Waterhouse’s move to take over one of Randwick’s most famous stables as a key platform for future growth of the training business, after they assumed Leilani Lodge following Ciaron Maher’s short-lived association.

Racing NSW delays mandatory Sleip rollout in favour of trainer trial

Racing NSW will trial the contentious Sleip lameness detection app with selected trainers after industry opposition prompted a slower rollout, extended consultation and a formal review of the technology's implementation.

Victorian racing
Victoria, Queensland reports highlight racing’s economic strength

Twin economic reports released on the same day have reinforced racing's importance to Victoria and Queensland, highlighting the industry's growing economic contribution, regional employment base and community impact across both states.

Queanbeyan racecourse Crown land back under Racing NSW control

The NSW government has handed management of the Crown land on which Queanbeyan racecourse sits back to Racing NSW, a year after the racing regulator’s status was revoked and an administrator put in place.

Run The Numbers – Waller scales up success without increasing numbers

Part of Chris Waller’s success over the past 15 years has been his ability to compete at scale. But as Run The Numbers reports, his record-breaking feats of this season have been achieved without a significant growth in the core number of horses in his stable.

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