Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
'Stark absurdity' – Esplin blasts NSW racing review’s funding blind spot
Key NSW thoroughbred industry figures have been left angered by Racing Minister David Harris's decision to exclude an evaluation of how the sport is funded from a key government review to be conducted by former MP Brad Hazzard.
Rowe On Monday - A Japanese Everest shot, Bobbin’s UK plans on hold for Duke, and Godolphin’s new era starts well
In today’s Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe reveals an emerging Australian-bred, Japanese-based sprinter might be on his way to The Everest, Andrew Bobbin has knocked back Cheltenham plans for his star jumper Duke Of Bedford, for now, and Godolphin's new era begins well.
Comment – Tasmania's ‘line in the sand’ a brutal reminder of racing’s place in politics
If thoroughbred racing thinks its future is safe from the fickle nature of politics, then the extraordinary about-face from Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff on the future of greyhound racing should be a wake-up call, writes Bren O'Brien.
Three straight Scobies for Shinn
Blake Shinn continues to build on his extraordinary success since his return from Hong Kong three years ago, claiming his third straight Scobie Breasley Medal, and fourth overall, at the 2025 Victorian Racing Awards.
Dogs' days numbered - Tasmanian government to pull rug out from greyhound racing
Tasmania’s greyhound industry is set to fall victim to the state’s political crisis, with the Liberal government's backing for the sport to be withdrawn by 2029.
Golden Eagle flies east - Sydney’s signature $10 million race to be run at Randwick
After just six runnings of the Golden Eagle, the richest race run at Sydney’s Rosehill racecourse, the $10 million four-year-old feature has been shifted to Randwick, starting this year.
Ballesty’s ‘bold’ strategic moves - NZTR executive undergoes major changes
Matt Ballesty has undertaken a major overhaul of his executive structure five months after beginning his role as chief executive of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing.