Racing Industry

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

Racing WA partners up with NJT

A three-year partnership between National Jockeys Trust and Racing WA will see the latter’s logo on the breeches of WA jockeys.

Run The Numbers – The stats that matter on the 57 Australian Group 1 winners of 2024/25

As Australia’s busiest Group 1 racing season came to a close, Tashi became the 57th individual horse to win an elite race in 2024/25, a list which also features 30 trainers and 33 different jockeys. This week’s Run The Numbers breaks down all the key figures.

Weir’s appeal disqualification dismissed

Darren Weir’s appeal against the terms of a two-year disqualification has been dismissed.

‘Wayne brought heart, grace, and grit to every corner of the sport’ – US racing mourns legendary Lukas

The global racing industry has paid tribute to legendary US trainer D Wayne Lukas, who has died aged 89, less than a week after his retirement and less than three weeks after the last of his 4967 wins.

Billion-dollar Sunlight - Gold Coast Turf Club development gains stakeholder approval

Aquis and the Gold Coast Turf Club have received community stakeholder approval to proceed with their $1 billion joint venture to redevelop two hectares of the racetrack into apartments and a lifestyle facility.

Hobby horse - The blue-collar mare on a Tattersall’s Tiara mission

Adiella will be out to defy humble beginnings on more than one level when she contests the $700,000 Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm.

Ka Ying maybe? Changes to RV vet protocols opens door to Champions Sprint possibility

Changes to Racing Victoria’s veterinary protocols for the spring could lead to connections of Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising reconsidering their avoidance of the Champions Sprint at Flemington.
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