Racing Industry

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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.

No turning back - McColm has new mountains to climb

After three decades training out of the NSW Northern Rivers, David McColm will launch a new phase of his career when stable star Far Too Easy contests the Glasshouse Handicap at the Sunshine Coast.

‘A daisy-eating, scenery-loving, sleepy-eyed and slightly pot-bellied hussy’ – The legend of unbeaten Kincsem lives on in Hungary

The Hall of Fame Legend elevation of Black Caviar and Winx may have created some debate, but in Hungary, there remains no doubts as to who was the greatest of them all, and as Matt Stewart reports from Budapest, the legend of Kincsem remains strong, 138 years after her death.

‘You’ve got to think of the upside’ - Longevity a testament to Teo’s international investment

In a rare insight into the inner workings of China Horse Club, vice president Eden Harrington spoke with Tim Rowe about founder Teo Ah Khing’s achievements and vision for the international thoroughbred breeding and racing empire.

‘Missed more than you would have ever known’ - Racing industry mourns Cranbourne stable employee

A stablehand killed in an accident at Cranbourne has been named, with tributes for the late Peta Tait, a popular former picnic jockey and long-serving racing industry employee.

Island of uncertainty - Tasracing commits to King Island but battle for horse numbers persists

King Island is a fine example of a quintessential Australian community racing, but it desperately needs “outside” support to ensure it remains that way, ahead of planning for a new season.

Racing WA partners up with NJT

A three-year partnership between National Jockeys Trust and Racing WA will see the latter’s logo on the breeches of WA jockeys.

Run The Numbers – The stats that matter on the 57 Australian Group 1 winners of 2024/25

As Australia’s busiest Group 1 racing season came to a close, Tashi became the 57th individual horse to win an elite race in 2024/25, a list which also features 30 trainers and 33 different jockeys. This week’s Run The Numbers breaks down all the key figures.
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