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Rosehill sale process and viability condemned, report recommends inquiry into Racing NSW
The Rosehill parliamentary committee has been scathing in its findings on the process of the proposal to redevelop the western Sydney racecourse, while recommending that the operations of Racing NSW should be a matter of further inquiry.
Resilient breeders press on but 2025 Australian foal crop set to be smallest in 50 years
Australia’s foal crop could hit a five-decade low next year, but the possible outcome is far better than some studmasters were predicting leading into the breeding season.
Savage but irresistible – Why a Sydney satellite stable makes so much sense for Victorian trainers
With Anthony and Sam Freedman having followed in the footsteps of Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr and taken out a satellite operation in Sydney, Matt Stewart examines the motivations behind the shift from state to national operations.
B2B gets back to basics, outsourcing breeding arm to focus on racing
Ricky Surace recently inked a deal for unbeaten colt Private Harry to run in B2B Thoroughbreds’ slot for the $3 million Magic Millions Sunlight on the Gold Coast in January. It signals a change in direction for the Southern Highlands breeder’s thoroughbred portfolio.
A $5 million burden - Racing Victoria puts onus on jockeys, trainers to reach agreement over jumpouts pay
Racing Victoria estimates it will cost $5 million annually to run official barrier trials instead of jumpouts as senior jockeys prepare to strike because of what they say amounts to unpaid labour.
Where are 2024’s million-dollar yearlings?
Forty-two yearlings fetched more than $1 million at auctions across Australasia in 2024 with stables training partners Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott and their Sydney rival Chris Waller preferred destinations.
A $78 million hole – Wagering slump and funding changes smash PRAs’ bottom lines
Australia’s state-based Principal Racing Authorities are searching for ways to cut costs and lift wagering revenues after recording $77.6 million in collective losses in the past financial year.