Racing Industry

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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.

Survival of the fittest - challenges facing Darwin’s iconic Cup carnival

The Darwin Turf Club has fronted the challenges of slow tickets sales and a slowing tourism economy by downsizing hospitality services for its famous Cup carnival.

‘Sun on their backs’ - how the Queensland sunshine energises Australia's next stars

The benefit of sending racehorses to Queensland for winter campaigns has stood the test of time for many of Australia’s biggest stables, writes Matt Stewart.

Chief executive Josh Blanksby to quit Melbourne Racing Club

Josh Blanksby has resigned as the chief executive of the Melbourne Racing Club after seven years at the helm.

QRIC chief quits ahead of review being made public

Shane Gillard has resigned from his role in charge of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission.

Tribunal hearing reserves decision on penalties in Weir ‘jigger’ case

A Victorian Racing Tribunal panel has reserved its decision on penalties in an animal cruelty case involving Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir.

AFL executive appointed VRC's new CEO

Kylie Rogers will be the Victoria Racing Club’s 14th chief executive officer.

Powerful lobby group examining ‘all avenues’ in Save Rosehill agenda

The Save Rosehill lobby group, which has said it mistrusts the Australian Turf Club’s intentions on the process for selling off the racecourse, has the support of some of the biggest names in Australian racing.
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