Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
Wait continues for NSW Thoroughbred Racing Act review
Slow progress on a review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act in NSW is frustrating advocates for change, but Racing Minister David Harris has urged patience with the process.
Urge to merge wanes, as the court of Kanga is put under the spotlight
Less than four months after meeting to discuss the possibility of a merger, the Victoria Racing Club and the Melbourne Racing Club could not be further apart on the issue. Bren O’Brien ponders whether it was the consolidation of power which spooked the VRC.
Queen Anne glory for OTI, Zahra
OTI Racing-owned Docklands continued his affinity for Royal Ascot and delivered jockey Mark Zahra and trainer Harry Eustace a memorable beginning to the famous carnival.
‘We are not pursuing or engaging on club merger activity’ - VRC attempts to shut down MRC amalgamation talks
Victoria Racing Club leaders have hosed down revelations that the organisation attended top-secret talks with the Melbourne Racing Club chair and racing industry heavyweight Jonathan Munz about the racing clubs uniting.
'A progression to the next stage of my career' - James Cummings confirms Hong Kong move
Leading Australian trainer James Cummings has confirmed he will take up a contract to train in Hong Kong for the 2026/27 season.
‘A shocking look’ - MRC committee member quits after raising governance concerns
A Melbourne Racing Club director has quit her role after raising concerns with chairman John Kanga about key executive appointments at the club.
Five more years - Racing.com lives on in free-to-air extension
Racing.com is set to extend its coverage to include Western Australian racing, after Racing Victoria negotiated a five-year extension to its broadcast deal with the Seven Network.