Racing Industry

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

Export changes reignite de Kock’s ‘burning desire’ for Australian success

For a country that knows a thing or two about sporting comebacks, the lifting of the European Union ban on thoroughbred exports represents an opportunity for a racing renaissance in South Africa.

Petula to run in The Quokka for Sky Racing

Simon Miller-trained filly Petula has been selected in Sky Racing’s slot to run in The Quokka and will tackle her high-profile stablemate Amelia’s Jewel in the $5 million race on April 20.

Clock ticks on entire Racing Queensland board

The terms of all seven directors on the board of Racing Queensland are set to expire at the end of April.

Ten years on - why The Championships are no poor relation despite spring riches

Spring prize money overwhelms what is on offer in Sydney over the next week but 10 years after their creation, The Championships more than hold their ground on the score of quality racing, writes Warwick Barr.

Racing NSW boss V’landys weighs in on controversial Rosehill project

Racing NSW has become a central player in negotiations over the future of Rosehill, according to a Sydney media report.

Racing mourns young jockey Stefano Cherchi

Jockey Stefano Cherchi has passed away following injuries sustained in a fall at Canberra on March 20.

It’s sold - Goulburn members vote in favour of Racing NSW racecourse acquisition deal

Goulburn District Racing Club members have supported a board decision to give Racing NSW its racetrack land in exchange for $9.5 million in infrastructure funding.
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