Racing Industry
Total 676 Posts
The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
Champagne and Caviar - the omens surrounding Nepotism’s Group 1 bid
Nepotism, closely related to Black Caviar, will be trying to honour the champion mare while creating his own high-profile identity in the Champagne Stakes.
ATC starts again with a new Rosehill vote set for May 27
A member decision of the future of Rosehill racecourse has been delayed again, with the Australian Turf Club embarking on a whole new voting process, with an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on May 27.
Racing Victoria, MRC abandon Thousand Guineas November date in spring overhaul
The Thousand Guineas will be switched to a traditional piece of spring carnival programming to bolster the Caulfield Cup meeting among the repositioning of three Group 1 races for the Melbourne Racing Club.
From Piping Lane to Alalcance - Leon Laskey’s never-ending Cup journey
Having played a part in the famed career of Piping Lane, Leon Laskey has had a lifetime ambition to have an even stronger connection to a Melbourne Cup winner. He is hoping Sydney Cup favourite Alalcance can realise that dream.
Northern exposure – Is Bendigo Victorian racing’s sleeping giant?
Bendigo will be the Victorian racing spotlight with its standalone meeting. As training becomes increasingly decentralised, the opportunity is there for the track tagged the “Nursery of Champions” to become one of the major hubs of the industry.
While the rumour mill turns, Ciaron Maher keeps his eye on the prize
Back-of-house changes at Ciaron Maher Racing, including the decision of Declan Maher to go it alone in Queensland, may have set tongues wagging, but the man in charge is focusing on the task ahead.
‘The horse sells himself’ - Laurie in the driver’s seat as offers flow for unbeaten Vinrock
As offers flow for arguably Australia’s most valuable available stallion prospect, Vinrock’s trainer Matt Laurie is unfazed with managing what could prove a life-changing windfall for the colt's connections.