Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
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.
Group 1 status locked in for $20m Everest ahead of 2024 edition
The $20 million Everest will carry extra significance this year after confirmation it will be the latest Group 1 addition to the Australian racing calendar.
A week of whispers – Why the slot rumour mill works so well for The Everest
The Everest is still two weeks away, but the level of speculation, coverage and expectation around the $20 million sprint already points to one of the great strengths of the slot race format.
Japan’s Unicorn gets a taste of Australian two-year-old racing
A Japanese owner who has experienced the ultimate success in the US will have his first taste of Australian racing when Perle De Chocolat runs in Saturday’s Group 3 Gimcrack Stakes at Randwick.
King Kanga – Rebels win out in battle of MRC
John Kanga has won out in his battle to become the Melbourne Racing Club’s new chairman.
BRC appoints Karl deKroo as new CEO
Wagering executive and former journalist Karl deKroo has been appointed chief executive of the Brisbane Racing Club, filling a vacancy left by Tony Partridge in July.
OTI Racing finds its Knight in shining armour for Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
On the 40th anniversary of trailblazer Strawberry Road’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe bid, an Australian presence will loom large in this year’s race thanks to the owners involved in two runners.