Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
Capital idea - Slot holder Harron takes up Everest challenge with Yulong sprinter
Talented Yulong-owned sprinter Angel Capital has been confirmed as a 2025 Everest runner from the slot owned by prominent bloodstock agent James Harron.
Port Lincoln racing season on hold amid track surface concerns
Uncertainty surrounds the start of Port Lincoln’s season, with the club’s course proper deemed unsafe for racing due to slow turf regeneration.
Tasracing board set for major refresh
An overhaul of the Tasracing board is looming, with four of the seven positions at the state-based racing regulator being advertised.
Scandinavia to miss Melbourne Cup as O’Brien puts St Leger winner aside until 2026
English St Leger winner Scandinavia has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup and won’t race again in 2025.
Luther grounded for Golden Eagle - Fellowes’ Frankel colt won’t make trip to Australia
English trainer Charlie Fellowes’ hopes of making a return to Australian racing this season have been curtailed with high-class colt Luther sidelined due to injury.
ATC promises strong response to solvency qualms raised by Racing NSW
The Australian Turf Club has written to its members, stating that the embattled club does not accept several of the criticisms raised by Racing NSW regarding its finances ahead of a reply to a show-cause notice.
Clubs' card marked? Racing NSW turns up heat on the ATC
The brutal way in which Racing NSW chair Saranne Cooke exposed the failing business model of the Australian Turf Club poses broader questions about the future role of race clubs in Australian racing, writes Bren O’Brien.