Racing Industry

James McDonald’s mastery was to the fore on the final day of the Flemington carnival as the star jockey claimed a pair of Group 1 wins and took his total victories for the week to a record 11.

The bond between an owner and a jockey can break in a moment and previous success is no guarantee of loyalty in a game built on strong opinions. In light of the decision to dump Declan Bates from Pride Of Jenni, Matt Stewart takes a look back at some of the biggest bust-ups.

While Warwick Farm was initially a centrepiece of the Australian Turf Club’s idea to sell Rosehill, plans to turn it into western Sydney’s feature Group 1 racetrack disappeared as quickly as they emerged, new documents reveal.

Yulong’s extraordinary spring took another jump forward when its star filly Treasurethe Moment delivered an authoritative victory in the G1 VRC Oaks, providing a first elite success for resident stallion Alabama Express.

Prize money in the NSW thoroughbred industry surged $36 million last financial year, despite Racing NSW annual report revealing it had endured a $19 million drop in wagering revenue.

New Zealand racing’s governing body is about to advertise for a replacement for departing CEO Bruce Sharrock. It shapes as a crucial decision in the next step of the Entain-fuelled revival of the thoroughbred code. Bren O’Brien examines the leading candidates.

The Australian Turf Club says ongoing due diligence surrounding the financial aspects of a potential sale of Rosehill has forced it to change the timeline for a members' vote on the proposal.