Racing Industry

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

Drop the Pilot: Rising star’s prize money frozen over jailed owner query

Phoenix Thoroughbreds’ founder Amer Abdulaziz may currently be serving 15 months in an American jail, but that didn’t stop a horse under his ownership grabbing a chunk of prize money at Flemington last Saturday.

Steve McMahon in ATC hot seat as Galanos takes spring break

Steve McMahon has stepped in as acting chief executive of the Australian Turf Club while Matt Galanos takes personal leave, as speculation mounts that there will be an executive shake-up at the club.

Fairway secures Lady Shenandoah for The Everest

Triple Group 1 winner Lady Shenandoah is the latest horse to be locked in for The Everest, with John Camilleri’s Fairway Thoroughbreds utilising its slot to secure the four-year-old.

States asked to step up to back pony racing after TIC closure

The decision to close Thoroughbred Industry Careers has placed the future of the National Pony Racing Series under a cloud.

Al Riffa dominates Irish St Leger, while Asfoora fails to fire in Flying Five

Al Riffa has established himself as top seed for the 2025 Melbourne Cup, with the recent Australian Bloodstock purchase now a $7 chance to give trainer Joseph O’Brien his third win in the famous Flemington race after an impressive victory in the Irish St Leger.

Three Tasmanian stewards dismissed after betting inquiry

Tasracing has dismissed three stewards and stood down another after an integrity investigation found they had been betting on races.

Wings clipped - Asian committee votes against Group 1 upgrade for Golden Eagle

Racing NSW has failed to have four Sydney races recognised as Group 1s after members of the Asian Pattern Committee (APC) rejected its submission, The Straight can reveal.
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