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Charny and Crismale have Racing NSW board terms extended

NSW Racing Minister David Harris has preserved the status quo of the Racing NSW board by extending the terms of directors Michael Crismale and Garry Charny.

The $63 million question - Victoria slashes expectations on POCT-related revenue again

The Victorian government's initial projections on raising the Point Of Consumption Tax were for revenue of $462 million in the first year. The actual number will be $63 million less than that, causing headaches for a racing industry that now gets half of POCT proceeds.

The pressure of being the best – How James McDonald keeps his head

James McDonald is on track to be the greatest Group 1 jockey in history but he learned how to manage the pressure of expectation. He tells Matt Stewart how he stays in the moment and leans on those who matter to help him stay grounded.

VRC members maintain the faith with board despite $24 million loss

The Victoria Racing Club board will remain unchanged with directors Neil Werrett, Sophie O’Kane and Michael Ramsden all re-elected for another term at Tuesday’s annual general meeting.

New Zealand foal crop holding firm as breeders apply sharper commercial lens

While Australian foal numbers are on the decline, the foal crop in New Zealand is expected to remain steady in 2025 at around 3000, based on the impressions of the major studs from the 2024 season.

Run The Numbers - The state(s) of the nation

The recent release of the Racing Australia Fact Book allows us to compare the role Australia’s six states and two territories play in the national thoroughbred landscape. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at each state’s contribution.

Local talent leads the way in select Magic Millions Perth catalogue

Magic Millions has compiled a 350-lot catalogue for its 2025 Perth Yearling Sale after whittling it down from over 600 entries.
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