Racing Industry

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

Foundation set in harness racing, Brick takes over three codes of racing in Queensland

Racing Queensland executive David Brick has been promoted to the position of general manager - racing, replacing the role vacated by the retired Adam Wallish.

ICAC dismisses Rosehill report referral

Concerns raised in a parliamentary report regarding possible conflicts of interest in the Rosehill sale proposal process have been quickly dismissed by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

Reilly appointed as Melbourne Racing Club chief executive

John Kanga's revolution at the Melbourne Racing Club gathers pace as Tom Reilly is announced as the new CEO of the club.

Charny and Crismale have Racing NSW board terms extended

NSW Racing Minister David Harris has preserved the status quo of the Racing NSW board by extending the terms of directors Michael Crismale and Garry Charny.

The $63 million question - Victoria slashes expectations on POCT-related revenue again

The Victorian government's initial projections on raising the Point Of Consumption Tax were for revenue of $462 million in the first year. The actual number will be $63 million less than that, causing headaches for a racing industry that now gets half of POCT proceeds.

The pressure of being the best – How James McDonald keeps his head

James McDonald is on track to be the greatest Group 1 jockey in history but he learned how to manage the pressure of expectation. He tells Matt Stewart how he stays in the moment and leans on those who matter to help him stay grounded.

VRC members maintain the faith with board despite $24 million loss

The Victoria Racing Club board will remain unchanged with directors Neil Werrett, Sophie O’Kane and Michael Ramsden all re-elected for another term at Tuesday’s annual general meeting.
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