Racing Industry

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

Headwinds nothing new for King Island racing community

As its racing season comes to a close, the future of the sport on King Island is again under the microscope.

Bergerson aims for Karaka Millions redemption

Trainer Roydon Bergerson is hoping to go one better in this year's TAB Karaka Millions 2YO with In The Air and Too Sweet.

Black-type snub - Carrington Stakes dumped from Randwick meeting

The Australian Turf Club says it had to make a “difficult decision” in consigning the Listed Carrington Stakes to the 2025 programming scrapheap because of an uncertain number of runners.

Caulfield set to be confirmed as 2026 Cox Plate host

Caulfield is expected to be announced as the host of the 2026 Cox Plate, with the final details of the deal with Moonee Valley Racing Club set to be signed off.

Water torture - the cost hike that threatens to cripple Kalgoorlie’s racing industry

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club is considering its legal options as a stand-off with local council authorities over the cost of recycled water reaches a crisis point.

Racetracks vs real estate - Gulfstream clouds overshadow Pegasus meeting

Gulfstream Park, which will host the Pegasus World Cup this weekend, is the latest American racecourse with significant doubts over its future, as the value of racetracks as real estate upends the global thoroughbred industry’s business models.

Sabotage with no leads – Police hit dead end in Gold Coast turf poisoning probe

Queensland police are of the strong belief that the Gold Coast track was intentionally poisoned by a third party ahead of the Magic Millions but admit they have few leads as to who they culprit may be.
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