Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
A $78 million hole – Wagering slump and funding changes smash PRAs’ bottom lines
Australia’s state-based Principal Racing Authorities are searching for ways to cut costs and lift wagering revenues after recording $77.6 million in collective losses in the past financial year.
Heidi Lester to head up Tasracing's new integrity operations
Heidi Lester has been appointed Tasracing’s new Chief Racing Integrity Officer, working under a new integrity system to be rolled out on February 1.
Railway glory for Neasham and Archibald as Johnston-Porter breaks his Group 1 duck
Port Lockroy has delivered a first Group 1 win for jockey Clint Johnson-Porter and a second for the training partnership of Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald, with a comfortable victory in the G1 Railway Stakes at Ascot.
Te Akau’s Australian ambition is only just getting started
Te Akau has already made a major mark on Australian racing in the 18 months since setting up base at Cranbourne. But David Ellis’ Australian plan is far from realised, writes Matt Stewart.
ATC board hopeful labels Rosehill sale process a ‘betrayal’
David Walter, one of 10 candidates contesting two vacant Australian Turf Club directors’ seats, says the club’s board should not even consider tabling a resolution to sell Rosehill.
Global star Elvstroem dies in France aged 24
Globetrotting Australian champion Elvstroem has died aged 24 at Haras de Petit De Tellier in Normandy, France.
Sean Carroll takes key Tasmanian integrity role
Tasmania has poached senior integrity executive Sean Carroll to head up its new look racing integrity structure.