Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
Mentally strong but physically weak, Mathew Ellerton closes the door on training for now
Mat Ellerton’s stroke when holidaying in Bali earlier this year sent a shudder through the training ranks. As he continues his recovery, he has opted to close his stables. He told Matt Stewart he doesn’t know if he’ll be back.
Analysis: What does the Rosehill report really mean for Racing NSW?
Bren O’Brien examines the possible impacts on Racing NSW and the broader racing industry from the recently released Rosehill Select Committee report.
ATC switches drinks – Asahi taps into Sydney’s racetracks
Sydney racegoers will need to change up their beer, soft drink and coffee choices with Asahi to assume pourage rights on all four tracks run by the Australian Turf Club.
RV releases conditions for first Group 1 edition of the All-Star Mile
Five Melbourne autumn carnival races will provide an automatic entry into the 2025 All-Star Mile under revised conditions for the Group 1 race.
‘In the best interest of the animals’ - New Zealand to ban greyhound racing by mid-2026
New Zealand will ban greyhound racing from mid-2026 in a move that Racing Minister Winston Peters says has been made because of welfare issues.
School’s out - Marcus Oldham prepares to axe equine education course
A course that mixed theory with hands-on equine education which has helped numerous people excel in the thoroughbred industry has been cut by Victoria’s Marcus Oldham College.
The $195 million plan to clear MRC's debt
A part of Caulfield racecourse would be turned into a school campus in a deal which is said to be worth up to $195 million to the debt-strapped Melbourne Racing Club.