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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
Officials to make early call on fate of Magic Millions meeting
Racing Queensland chief executive Jason Scott says there is a preference for the $14.5 million Magic Millions meeting to be transferred to Eagle Farm if the Gold Coast Turf Club can’t stage Queensland’s richest raceday.
Poisoned turf prompts last-minute shift of Magic Millions meeting to the Sunshine Coast
A problem with the Gold Coast turf has prompted a dramatic race-eve shift of the Sunlight race meeting to the Sunshine Coast but next week’s Magic Millions meeting is expected to proceed as normal.
French rider Curatolo to link with Munce for three-month Queensland stint
Journeyman jockey Ryan Curatolo will continue his racing odyssey in Queensland, with the Frenchman to start a three-month stint based in Brisbane with Group 1-winning trainer Chris Munce.
Blue Diamond winner Hayasugi remembered for ‘fighting spirit’
The 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes winner Hayasugi has been euthanised after battling a hoof issue since her spring campaign was cut short.
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ for Kalgoorlie racing industry over water issue
There’s hope that a New Year’s resolution will be forthcoming to solve Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club’s water shortage that could see the season axed.
‘The fastest horse in racing has always been self-interest’ – The roadblock to club rationalisation
David Moodie failed in his ambition to rationalise Victoria’s metropolitan race clubs. The ex-Racing Victoria chairman tells Matt Stewart the current challenges have not changed his view.
2024 in reflection - ‘I don’t grieve that it’s over’ – Nick Hall’s wild ride from Caulfield to Costa Rica and back again
Nick Hall’s view of this year's Caulfield Cup differed from when he was twice the winning jockey. But as Matt Stewart finds out, Hall is a man who has always enjoyed a different perspective.