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New South Wales Racing Minister David Harris has established a selection panel and called for expressions of interest for members of the Racing NSW board, with two roles to be filled by the end of 2024.

The Committee overseeing the Rosehill parliamentary inquiry has recommended that a Racing NSW submission be referred to the Privileges Committee as “it may constitute a substantial interference with the work of the committee and therefore a possible contempt”.

In a congested Australian calendar, West Australian officials are as proactive as any when scouting for talent for their premier racing.

Lynward Park Stud principal Troy van Heemst, whose family is synonymous with racing in Western Australia, has stepped up as the new president of the state’s peak thoroughbred breeders’ body.

For a small commercial breeding operation such as Fernrigg Farm it’s difficult to take time off at this time of year, even for a couple of days. But Hunter Valley-based Rae-Louise Kelly isn’t missing Wanaruah’s race in Melbourne on Saturday.

Leading jockey Jamie Kah has been banned for three weeks over her ride on Let’sfacethemusic in the McNeil Stakes.

John Kanga’s bid to spill the Melbourne Racing Club board has struck another hurdle ahead as the Club prepares for an annual general meeting after the release of its 2023/24 annual report.