The path to reform of the NSW racing industry remains uncertain despite Brad Hazzard completing his review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act, with Racing Minister David Harris confirming cabinet is considering its contents before publication.
The new chair of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Paul Humphries and his fellow director Dean Lawrence have been appointed to the newly formed Establishment Committee.
A NSW coroner has determined that while there was no fault attributable to either trainer Brett Thompson or regulator Racing NSW in the death of trackwork rider Marina Morel, there was cause for a review of the process surrounding the return to racing for injured horses.
New South Wales racing minister David Harris is expected to face significant scrutiny over the status of a key review into the laws that govern the state’s racing industry when he appears before a budget estimates hearing this week.
New Zealand’s racing codes have joined forces on a sweeping governance review, with an independent board to examine structures, costs and opportunities across thoroughbred and harness racing.
New Zealand racing has gained funding certainty for the new season, but questions remain over prize money at the top end, with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing yet to finalise some major race purses.
The timing of an appointment of a new Tasracing chair remains uncertain, as incumbent Gene Phair, who was supposed to conclude his duties three months ago, prepares to take up a key role in the Northern Territory.
Outgoing New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association chief executive Nick Johnson will take on the vacant Waikato Thoroughbred Racing leadership position from October 5.
Australia's racing media sector has secured a carve-out from new wagering advertising restrictions, despite broader reforms designed to give consumers greater control over wagering promotions.
New Zealand racing is on the verge of a major overhaul, with details of a proposed unified administration for thoroughbred and harness racing, as well as a new property trust, expected to be unveiled within the next two weeks, according to a leading industry media figure.
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