Racing Industry

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

Balding to exit Racing NSW after dramatic u-turn by NSW government

The search is on for a new chairman of Racing New South Wales after the Chris Minns’-led state government made the extraordinary move of pulling support of its own bill which would have extended the board term of current chairman Russell Balding.

Racing Victoria leadership void stretches on as Hirst gets extra term

Approaching six months without a permanent chairman, Racing Victoria has extended the board term of acting chair Mike Hirst.

Western Australia backs unity to lead racing revival

Perth Racing and RWWA, both helmed by Englishmen, have come together to plot a path back to the pinnacle for Western Australian racing.

The spirit driving Tony Gollan to the top

For Tony Gollan, there was only one moment in his life when didn't want to be a horse trainer.

Opposition demands greater scrutiny of Racing NSW if Balding is to stay as chairman

The New South Wales opposition is demanding Racing NSW be subject to much greater state government oversight after flipping on its unconditional backing of Russell Balding’s re-appointment as chairman of the racing body.
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