Racing Industry

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

The one picture Neville Duncan keeps of his ‘Fighting Tiger’

There has never been a West Australian horse more admired for his courage than Northerly and the Group 1 race named in his honour will have added significance for the champion’s breeder and part-owner Neville Duncan.

What can we expect from the Rosehill Select Committee report?

Bren O’Brien delves into the background of the Rosehill saga and what we can expect to hear from the Select Committee into Rosehill when it releases its report.

Minns-McMahon relationship to be referred to ICAC by Rosehill Committee

A key anti-corruption watchdog will be asked to examine the relationship between NSW Premier Chris Minns and Australian Turf Club executive Steve McMahon over the proposal to sell off Rosehill.

Australian Dunshea’s rise up ranks of British racing administration continues

Australian racing administrator Brant Dunshea has been appointed as the acting chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority.

Rogers acts on VRC troubles with up to 40 jobs to be axed

Up to 40 jobs are set to go from the Victoria Racing Club as new chief executive Kylie Rogers looks to correct the club’s perilous financial position.

Water shortage leaves Kalgoorlie racing industry high and dry

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club is facing a water crisis that is threatening racing in the famous West Australian Goldfields city.

Run The Numbers – The beauty of back-to-back

Overpass entered rare air with his second successive win in the Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot. The week’s Run The Numbers looks at the 56 horses this century who have been good enough to win the same Australian Group 1 race on multiple occasions.
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