Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
Pop Award the reward for Kroger’s patience and persistence
The dedication and patience of an owner-breeder who lives for her horses has made Pop Award’s emergence even more special heading into the Regal Roller Stakes at Caulfield.
Freedman script flips but family's racing journey continues
Michael Freedman was still in high school when the Freedman brothers emerged as a new force in Australian racing. Forty years later, the youngest Freedman is driving the latest chapter, with the help of his new assistant, Hall of Fame brother Lee.
Why competition for recruiting international horses to Australia is greater than ever
The best taking on the best has been the essence of horse racing, but the recruitment of overseas horses to race at various international carnivals has taken on greater importance for Australian administrators since the advent of World Pool, writes Tim Rowe.
Racing NSW stewards charge Latham over ATC clash
Independent NSW MP Mark Latham will face a Racing NSW stewards' hearing over his heated clash with Australian Turf Club executive Steve McMahon.
'Stark absurdity' – Esplin blasts NSW racing review’s funding blind spot
Key NSW thoroughbred industry figures have been left angered by Racing Minister David Harris's decision to exclude an evaluation of how the sport is funded from a key government review to be conducted by former MP Brad Hazzard.
Rowe On Monday - A Japanese Everest shot, Bobbin’s UK plans on hold for Duke, and Godolphin’s new era starts well
In today’s Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe reveals an emerging Australian-bred, Japanese-based sprinter might be on his way to The Everest, Andrew Bobbin has knocked back Cheltenham plans for his star jumper Duke Of Bedford, for now, and Godolphin's new era begins well.
Comment – Tasmania's ‘line in the sand’ a brutal reminder of racing’s place in politics
If thoroughbred racing thinks its future is safe from the fickle nature of politics, then the extraordinary about-face from Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff on the future of greyhound racing should be a wake-up call, writes Bren O'Brien.