Racing Industry

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

Racing's feed chain: The nutrition science powering our equine stars

Feeding a racehorse has come a long way as modern science plays an ever increasing role in nutrition and performance.

Breeders’ body blasts Greene’s return to the Racing NSW board

The return of former racing minister Kevin Greene to the Racing NSW board has annoyed Thoroughbred Breeders NSW.

Racing Victoria board survives TROA challenge

The Racing Victoria board has survived a challenge to five of its directors, with a motion to have them removed defeated at a Special General Meeting on Wednesday.

Saranne Cooke appointed as Racing NSW chair

Dr Saranne Cooke is the new chair of Racing NSW, appointed by New South Wales Racing Minister David Harris to fill the role left vacant by Russell Balding’s exit in December.

NZB Kiwi slot auction tops $6 million

The slot auction for the NZB Kiwi, the NZ$3.5 million race which will have its inaugural running in 2025, has seen nine slots sell for a combined NZ$6.225 million.

Explainer: What will happen at Racing Victoria’s Special General Meeting?

On Wednesday morning, Racing Victoria will hold a Special General Meeting that will determine the future of five directors on the nine-person board.

McDonald unearths a Diamond in the rough as Hayasugi storms to victory

Not for the first time this campaign, Hayasugi has upstaged her more fancied rivals to win the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.
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