Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
Maher wins race for Leilani Lodge as Cummings’ attachment to Randwick stables ends
Ciaron Maher will double the number of horses he has in training in Sydney and relinquish his stables at Warwick Farm after being granted access to Leilani Lodge at Randwick by the Australian Turf Club board.
Fifth Royal Ascot winner for J-Mac
James McDonald claimed a fifth Royal Ascot win of his career, scoring aboard the Wathnan Racing-owned Crimson Advocate in the G2 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes on the second day of the meeting.
Wait continues for NSW Thoroughbred Racing Act review
Slow progress on a review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act in NSW is frustrating advocates for change, but Racing Minister David Harris has urged patience with the process.
Urge to merge wanes, as the court of Kanga is put under the spotlight
Less than four months after meeting to discuss the possibility of a merger, the Victoria Racing Club and the Melbourne Racing Club could not be further apart on the issue. Bren O’Brien ponders whether it was the consolidation of power which spooked the VRC.
Queen Anne glory for OTI, Zahra
OTI Racing-owned Docklands continued his affinity for Royal Ascot and delivered jockey Mark Zahra and trainer Harry Eustace a memorable beginning to the famous carnival.
‘We are not pursuing or engaging on club merger activity’ - VRC attempts to shut down MRC amalgamation talks
Victoria Racing Club leaders have hosed down revelations that the organisation attended top-secret talks with the Melbourne Racing Club chair and racing industry heavyweight Jonathan Munz about the racing clubs uniting.
'A progression to the next stage of my career' - James Cummings confirms Hong Kong move
Leading Australian trainer James Cummings has confirmed he will take up a contract to train in Hong Kong for the 2026/27 season.