Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
‘In the best interest of the animals’ - New Zealand to ban greyhound racing by mid-2026
New Zealand will ban greyhound racing from mid-2026 in a move that Racing Minister Winston Peters says has been made because of welfare issues.
School’s out - Marcus Oldham prepares to axe equine education course
A course that mixed theory with hands-on equine education which has helped numerous people excel in the thoroughbred industry has been cut by Victoria’s Marcus Oldham College.
The $195 million plan to clear MRC's debt
A part of Caulfield racecourse would be turned into a school campus in a deal which is said to be worth up to $195 million to the debt-strapped Melbourne Racing Club.
Racing Victoria board to remain one short of capacity
Victorian Racing Minister Anthony Carbines is not seeking to add additional resourcing or expertise to the Racing Victoria board, despite there being capacity for an extra director.
“Forget the rest, he’s the best” – Romantic Warrior breaks new ground with third Hong Kong Cup
Romantic Warrior has become the greatest prize money earner in global racing history, capturing his third Hong Kong Cup in emphatic fashion at Sha Tin as James McDonald claimed a feature double
Light work as Brown and Maher conquer Northerly
Jockey Ethan Brown and trainer Ciaron Maher brought up their fifth Group 1 in combination when imported six-year-old Light Infantry Man claimed the Northerly Stakes at Ascot.
Rosehill sale process and viability condemned, report recommends inquiry into Racing NSW
The Rosehill parliamentary committee has been scathing in its findings on the process of the proposal to redevelop the western Sydney racecourse, while recommending that the operations of Racing NSW should be a matter of further inquiry.