Racing Industry

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

It’s one-way traffic in Scone as Victorian-themed street names axed

Road names in the Scone Racing Complex, a precinct owned by Racing NSW, have become an unlikely casualty in racing’s great feud.

It’s Go time as NZ investors aim to match strides with racing powerhouse

The signs are already there of a transformation in the confidence of investors and owners in the New Zealand thoroughbred industry, according to leading syndicator Go Racing.

V'landys' 'lifelong friend' on panel to help select Racing NSW chair

UPDATED: John Dumesny, once described as a ‘lifelong friend’ of Peter V’landys, is a member of the three-person panel appointed to help choose the next chairman of Racing NSW.

Capital result for Canberra racing as government backs redevelopment

The ACT government has thrown its support behind a redevelopment of Thoroughbred Park that is expected to receive the green light in 2024.

Storm Boy sale adds fascinating subplot to Tulloch Lodge Slipper bid

Tulloch Lodge has weight of numbers on its side in a bid for more Golden Slipper glory but how the stable uses its jockeys for the $5 million race promises to be a watch-this-space exercise.

McLachlan’s likely ascent just part of the puzzle for Racing Victoria

Gillon McLachlan becoming Racing Victoria chairman would create plenty of headlines, but would it solve the Victorian industry's broader political troubles?

Racing Victoria about-face allows Maher to keep partnership wins

Ciaron Maher has made a successful bid to have his Victorian winners during the remainder of the 2023/24 season added to his tally with former co-trainer David Eustace.
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