Racing Industry

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

The kids are alright - How life’s biggest challenges turned Brett Cavanough from a trainer into a mentor

From breaking records in shearing sheds to honing his horsemanship under TJ Smith at Tulloch Lodge, trainer Brett Cavanough is determined to pass his life lessons, positive and negative, to the next generation.

How Racing Australia plans to revive national Pattern

Racing Australia has confirmed the Australian Pattern has been reviewed to establish fresh “Australian Black Type Guidelines”.

Guineas runner puts rookie trainer Dominic Sutton on fast track to racing’s biggest stage

Dominic Sutton is a young trainer on the move who can scarcely believe he has a Caulfield Guineas runner in the first year of operating his own stable.

National restructure looms after explosion in NSW spring black-type races

Racing Australia is expected to publicly define new guidelines for its Pattern, amid unrest over a decision to allow Racing NSW to upgrade the status of a host of spring races.

The land of opportunity: No longer on the fringe, Southside aims to prosper

Southside Racing is a club with ambition. It believes it can connect with Melbourne’s massive southeast growth corridor and targets 50,000 members. Matt Stewart caught up with CEO Neil Bainbridge about the one-time country clubs with metropolitan designs.

Group 1 status locked in for $20m Everest ahead of 2024 edition

The $20 million Everest will carry extra significance this year after confirmation it will be the latest Group 1 addition to the Australian racing calendar.

A week of whispers – Why the slot rumour mill works so well for The Everest

The Everest is still two weeks away, but the level of speculation, coverage and expectation around the $20 million sprint already points to one of the great strengths of the slot race format.
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