Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
Economic report reveals $2.4 billion contribution by Queensland racing
Queensland racing’s growing contribution to the state’s broader economy has been highlighted in an independent report.
‘A great opportunity both for racing and the Sydney area’ – Minns doubles down on Rosehill development
Significant opposition from major players in the racing industry has not dampened NSW Premier Chris Minns’ desire to see Rosehill racecourse shut down and redeveloped.
Rosehill inquiry urged to examine Racing NSW’s financial reporting
Racing NSW should be made more accountable for the presentation of its financial records, an inquiry into the proposed sale of Rosehill has been told.
COMMENT: Rosehill in name only, parliamentary inquiry turns the torch on V’landys
What was supposed to be an examination of the relationship between the Australian Turf Club and the Chris Minns-led government has now turned into the sternest scrutiny of Racing NSW in the 20-year-long reign of CEO Peter V’landys, writes Bren O'Brien.
Waterhouse calls for Racing NSW reform as inquiry hears of witness warnings
Gai Waterhouse has called for change at the top of Racing NSW as a parliamentary inquiry begins into the Australian Turf Club’s proposal to close, redevelop and sell Rosehill racecourse.
Eagle Farm meetings switched to Doomben as mitigation plans put in place
Eagle Farm is expected to be out of action for the next month as Queensland officials resolve construction site issues that jockeys said contributed to a race fall at the track.
No solution on Eagle Farm safety impasse
The short-term future of racing at Brisbane’s Eagle Farm is under a cloud with jockeys refusing to ride at the track until a resolution is found to horses shying at a new construction project alongside the track.