Racing Industry

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

Keeping up with Annabel – The ambition driving Australia’s biggest training partnership

Annabel Neasham’s training career took off like a rocket, but the addition of partner Rob Archibald’s name on the stable’s door at the start of this season has allowed another burst of growth. Young and ambitious, the pair told Matt Stewart they have no plans to slow down.

‘Long and laborious’ – Minns expects protracted negotiations on Rosehill should ATC vote pass

There are no guarantees that the NSW government will purchase Rosehill racecourse from the Australian Turf Club for $5 billion, with premier Chris Minns confirming negotiations wouldn’t start until after the ATC vote.

Take $5 billion or risk 'painful choices' - ATC pitch to voters on government Rosehill buyout

The Australian Turf Club has set its terms and its price for the sale of Rosehill and has told members they risk “more painful choices under less favourable conditions” if they fail to endorse a $5 billion sale directly to the NSW government at next month’s special general meeting.

253 words - How the NSW government responded to Rosehill parliamentary inquiry recommendations

The NSW government’s brief official response to the Rosehill Select Committee has included support for a review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act and for changes in ministerial diary disclosures.

NSW government to review Thoroughbred Racing Act as Rosehill deadline nears

The legislative structure of the Act which governs NSW racing will be reviewed as the Minns government adopts a key recommendation of the Select Committee into the sale of Rosehill.

Private Capital - Canberra racing’s master plan progresses despite government reluctance

The Canberra Racing Club will pivot to a well-advanced contingency plan and press ahead with a Thoroughbred Park redevelopment.

Ben Sellenger departs Ciaron Maher Racing

EXCLUSIVE: Chief executive Ben Sellenger has left his role with Ciaron Maher Racing with immediate effect, with Sam Cavanough to serve as interim CEO.
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