Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
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.
‘Detrimental and a negative influence’ - Partington’s snap resignation prompts emergency talks between RQ and trainers
Mediation between Racing Queensland executives and the state’s Australian Trainers’ Association is under way to resolve a bitter dispute between senior figures of the two organisations.
A Star in the making - How Chris Waller set Aeliana on her way into ATC Australian Derby favouritism
One of the hardluck Group 1 stories of the spring, Aeliana will be trying to become only the 10th filly to win the ATC Australian Derby.
‘This is kind of normal for us’ - Extreme weather a reality of remote Queensland racing
The floods that have inundated outback Queensland are taking their toll on the community racing schedule in the region.
Stars and gripes - Canadian racing industry’s existential threat
In the same week Canadian champion Moira makes her Australian debut in the Doncaster Mile, the thoroughbred industry in her home country is facing an existential threat from the looming imposition of US tariffs.