Racing Industry

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

Luke Fernie making moves - on and off the racetrack

With two horses in The Quokka, a new stallion acquired and a handful of new yearlings from eastern states yearling sales, Luke Fernie is a young Western Australian who isn’t afraid to back himself.

From Kung Fu to chasing Cups - Barry Pang’s never-ending quest for new ideas

Fresh ideas, like the concept of holding a tried-horse sale in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup featuring several of the famous race’s contenders, seem to come easily for Barry Pang.

Success by degrees: Kingsclere stars shine spotlight on Wellwood

Robert Wellwood, an integral part of the team behind New Zealand filly Orchestral, studied for a career in banking before deciding numbers couldn’t match his passion for racing.

Steve Rosich steps down as Victoria Racing Club chief executive

The Victoria Racing Club is on the hunt for a new CEO after Steve Rosich’s resignation.

Neasham to face further questioning over escaped racehorses

Leading trainer Annabel Neasham will face further questioning over the circumstances that led to four horses being released from her Warwick Farm stable complex last Friday.

Howlett back in hot seat as Racing Ministry roundabout continues in Tasmania

Jane Howlett will be the new Tasmanian racing minister, replacing Felix Ellis.

And then there were seven - still no progress on Racing Victoria’s board appointments

There is still no update from Victorian Racing Minister Anthony Carbines as to who will fill the two - soon to be three - vacant positions on the Racing Victoria board.
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