Racing Industry

Total 719 Posts
The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.

Suffixation - Are European imports taking the air out of Australian racing?

Far from the novelty they once were, European racehorses are being imported to Australia at a rate unprecedented in modern times. But is their presence a net negative or a net positive to the local industry?

Flight path - How Cameron Croucher’s career took off after Eliza Park

Once the face of one of Australia’s leading studs, Cameron Croucher has turned his passion for horses, planes and geography into a successful equine freight business.

Has Racing Victoria’s All-Star Mile already run its race?

The All-Star Mile was introduced five years ago as Melbourne’s answer to The Everest in Sydney but it seems the ‘pop-up’ race is already at a crossroads.

‘Disgruntled and disappointed’ – Trainers and owners left out of pocket from Gold Coast track debacle

Racing Queensland has rejected a proposal that connections be compensated for the sub-par racing surface presented at Saturday’s feature $2 million Gold Coast race meeting.

Agresta was definitely no average Joe for Cups maestro Bart Cummings

On the eve of the Newmarket Handicap, Joe Agresta, one of Bart Cummings' most trusted lieutenants, says So You Think was that good, he could have been trained to win the famous sprint.

Ross adds to list of departures at embattled Australian Turf Club

Senior administrator James Ross will end an eight-year tenure at the Australian Turf Club after the Sydney autumn carnival.

Inglis Banner on the move as juvenile sales race added to Cup week

The $500,000 Inglis Banner has found a new home during the Melbourne spring carnival.
You've successfully subscribed to The Straight
Great! Next, complete checkout for full access to The Straight
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Unable to sign you in. Please try again.
Success! Your account is fully activated, you now have access to all content.
Error! Stripe checkout failed.
Success! Your billing info is updated.
Error! Billing info update failed.
 Become a member