Racing bodies will be left to oversee the regulation of much of Australia’s thriving syndication industry under a preliminary proposal put to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission by Racing Australia.
Abandoned races and rescheduled meetings has cost New Zealand racing an estimated $1.7 million in turnover, according to modelling by TAB NZ and betcha operator Entain.
Racing Queensland will address programming clashes and look to boost average field sizes by reducing the number of thoroughbred meetings it holds in 2026/27.
The man behind the highly successful thoroughbred retirement concept Living Legends is among a host of racing-related people to receive King’s Birthday honours.
Trainer Matt Cumani mounts a vigorous defense of the Victoria Derby in its current form, arguing, among other things, that thoroughbred racing can not just be made to be a measure of speed.
Ciaron Maher claimed his second Queensland Oaks in three years after Declan Bates guided Fireball Miss to victory in the Eagle Farm feature.
Amid a stern backlash from trainers about the lack of consultation and the Racing NSW veterinary department’s planned implementation of the Sleip App, the regulator has revealed it will embark on a trial period following criticism from much of the training fraternity.
Silvasista's Queensland Oaks bid has stirred memories of Shoot Out, the bargain yearling whose success reshaped the ambitions of Linda and Graham Huddy.
A software problem, rather than any form of cybersecurity breach, led to recent issues with the Single National System, the key technological tool which is central to the running of Australian racing, according to Racing Australia.
The Australian Turf Club will raise stable rents and track fees at its Sydney racecourses, adding a financial squeeze on trainers preparing to deal with a steep jump in labour costs.
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