Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
‘Unaccountable’ - Parliament considers greater scrutiny on Racing NSW as Rosehill questions persist
Racing NSW could be set to come under greater scrutiny from parliament, ICAC and the auditor general, while board minutes from 2023 raise queries over the regulator's intentions over the possible sale of Rosehill.
Departing Racing SA boss warns of ‘challenging’ wagering picture despite record revenue
Racing SA is likely to follow the lead of Racing Victoria in renegotiating its fees with bookmakers despite achieving record revenue figures in the 2023/24 financial year.
Run The Numbers – A huge Cup week for J-Mac, Waller and Yulong
While it was James McDonald, who (rightly) dominated the Flemington carnival headlines with a record 11 winners, it was also a successful week for a host of other jockeys, trainers, sires, breeders and owners. Run The Numbers runs the rule over the Cup week stats.
Cup carnival media rights switch delivers higher ratings
The Victoria Racing Club’s decision to align its broadcast rights with the Nine network appears to have paid dividends with a 30 per cent increase in television audience figures.
Sunshine, Brightside and a Via Sistina repeat dose as J-Mac breaks Flemington record
James McDonald’s mastery was to the fore on the final day of the Flemington carnival as the star jockey claimed a pair of Group 1 wins and took his total victories for the week to a record 11.
‘We get replaced all the time’ – The brutal reality of the jockey-owner relationship
The bond between an owner and a jockey can break in a moment and previous success is no guarantee of loyalty in a game built on strong opinions. In light of the decision to dump Declan Bates from Pride Of Jenni, Matt Stewart takes a look back at some of the biggest bust-ups.
From Rosehill replacement to reject in 28 days – How Warwick Farm dimmed in the ATC‘s eyes
While Warwick Farm was initially a centrepiece of the Australian Turf Club’s idea to sell Rosehill, plans to turn it into western Sydney’s feature Group 1 racetrack disappeared as quickly as they emerged, new documents reveal.