Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
V’landys, Morrison at forefront of Australia’s Asian Racing Conference contingent
The 40th Asian Racing Conference will get down to business in Sapporo on Wednesday with Peter V’landys and Aaron Morrison among Australia’s representatives.
Ownership, small-scale breeders a cornerstone of Racing NSW's draft strategic plan
Racing NSW has released a draft strategic plan identifying affordability and a shrinking pool of breeders as key industry concerns.
‘Heartbreaking’ Ballarat conclusion to form part of jumps review
The death of three horses plus a serious head injury to jockey Lee Horner has placed a focus on the safety of jumps racing as the season in Victoria concluded at Ballarat on Sunday.
MRC Committee stoush intensifies as major players condemn Caulfield revamp
Undeterred by the condemnation of the remaining nine members of the Melbourne Racing Club Committee, renegade MRC board member John Kanga has continued to court support for a board spill.
All-Star Mile in prize money cut but finds permanent home at Flemington
The All-Star Mile will be run permanently at Flemington with reduced prize money, Racing Victoria has announced.
'The people responsible need to be sacked' - McKenna and Legh back John Kanga’s MRC board spill
Two of Victoria’s most powerful owners have united behind Melbourne Racing Club committee member John Kanga’s push for the board to be spilled and the Club to abandon both its Caulfield masterplan and the potential sale of Sandown.
'Pressure is privilege' - Track managers urged to embrace the spotlight
Australia’s racecourse managers found they have more in common with elite-level athletes than thought possible during a three-day annual conference.