Racing Industry

Te Akau has already made a major mark on Australian racing in the 18 months since setting up base at Cranbourne. But David Ellis’ Australian plan is far from realised, writes Matt Stewart.

David Walter, one of 10 candidates contesting two vacant Australian Turf Club directors’ seats, says the club’s board should not even consider tabling a resolution to sell Rosehill.

Globetrotting Australian champion Elvstroem has died aged 24 at Haras de Petit De Tellier in Normandy, France.

Tasmania has poached senior integrity executive Sean Carroll to head up its new look racing integrity structure.

Respected Australian racing administrator James Ross is happy to be back in Hong Kong where he is focused on the Jockey Club’s existing ownership base as well as canvassing new international investment into Asia.

John Kanga went from board rebel to Melbourne Racing Club chairman in six weeks. The charismatic businessman tells Matt Stewart that having been an accidental hero to a revolution, he has a clear vision for what the club needs to do.

Ciaron Maher celebrated a milestone Group 1 win thanks to Another Prophet, while Yulong concluded its remarkable spring with $2.2 million acquisition Kimochi winning the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.