Racing Industry

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

Hastings sidelined - Key New Zealand racecourse to be rebuilt

New Zealand’s Hastings racecourse will be out of action indefinitely after increasingly frustrated officials chose to bring forward the reconstruction of the Hawke’s Bay track following a disastrous spring carnival.

A Pattern of disorder – Stakeholder revolt forces a pause on race upgrades

The new Racing Australia-led process to reform The Pattern is in disarray just three days after it was announced, with state-based racing authorities, led by Victoria, pausing plans to upgrade races after stakeholder unrest.

The kids are alright - How life’s biggest challenges turned Brett Cavanough from a trainer into a mentor

From breaking records in shearing sheds to honing his horsemanship under TJ Smith at Tulloch Lodge, trainer Brett Cavanough is determined to pass his life lessons, positive and negative, to the next generation.

How Racing Australia plans to revive national Pattern

Racing Australia has confirmed the Australian Pattern has been reviewed to establish fresh “Australian Black Type Guidelines”.

Guineas runner puts rookie trainer Dominic Sutton on fast track to racing’s biggest stage

Dominic Sutton is a young trainer on the move who can scarcely believe he has a Caulfield Guineas runner in the first year of operating his own stable.

National restructure looms after explosion in NSW spring black-type races

Racing Australia is expected to publicly define new guidelines for its Pattern, amid unrest over a decision to allow Racing NSW to upgrade the status of a host of spring races.

The land of opportunity: No longer on the fringe, Southside aims to prosper

Southside Racing is a club with ambition. It believes it can connect with Melbourne’s massive southeast growth corridor and targets 50,000 members. Matt Stewart caught up with CEO Neil Bainbridge about the one-time country clubs with metropolitan designs.
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