Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
'Unsuitable to compete' - Aidan O’Brien's Cup curse rolls on as leading chance ruled out by vets
Aidan O’Brien’s troubled relationship with the Melbourne Cup has continued with the stable’s leading Melbourne Cup chance Jan Brueghel ruled out of next week’s feature by Racing Victoria vets.
Run The Numbers – Breaking down the J-Mac century
James McDonald became just the fifth Australasian jockey to ride 100 Group 1 winners with Via Sistina’s stunning success in the Cox Plate. We break down the century milestone by all the key metrics in this week’s Run The Numbers.
Scone the next step of Neasham and Archibald's expansion
Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald’s training operation has extended to Scone as they firmly establish themselves among the biggest stables in the country, writes Tim Rowe.
Vale Colin McKenna
Colin McKenna, the Western Victorian abattoir magnate turned Group 1-winning owner and the man who propelled Ciaron Maher’s training career, has died after a short illness.
‘Winx-like’ as Via Sistina destroys rivals in Cox Plate
Via Sistina has smashed the race and track record in a Cox Plate win over Japanese runner Prognosis and three-year-old Broadsiding that has earned comparisons with champion racemare Winx.
Tasmania increases prize money but drops Cups cash
Tasracing has confirmed its prize money for thoroughbred racing will increase 2.5 per cent over 2024/25, while the state’s two richest races, the Hobart Cup and Launceston Cup, have had their overall prize money dropped by $50,000 each.
The Valley of excitement – MVRC’s journey from despair to ambition
In less than 10 years, Moonee Valley has gone from on the brink of closure to the verge of a spectacular transformation. Matt Stewart talks to CEO Michael Browell about the battles of the past and the expectations of a brave new future.