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Nomination window open for Stud and Stable Staff Awards
The Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards announced the commencement of nominations yesterday, welcoming participants to appreciate, celebrate and motivate individuals shaping the future of our industry. The awards give people a chance to show their gratitude as we honour the commitment and passion displayed by the backbone of our industry and great sport. These... Read More
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Waller gives praise to Own The Morning initiative
Leading trainer Chris Waller has praised Racing Queensland’s Own The Morning initiative, which aims to introduce and encourage new owners into the thoroughbred industry. The premier Sydney horseman, who also has stables in Victoria and on the Gold Coast, was the first trainer to speak at the four RQ owner events planned in the lead... Read More
Owners and trainers set to reap rewards with VOBIS Platinum Bonanza
Racing Victoria (RV) is giving owners, breeders and trainers even more opportunities to reinvest in Victoria’s vibrant breeding industry with a $330,000 VOBIS Platinum Bonanza scheduled in the lead-up to the 2024 yearling sales. Now in its second year, a grand total of $2.37 million in VOBIS Platinum vouchers have been awarded so far and,... Read More
New dates for Adelaide Autumn Carnival
Racing South Australia has announced a consolidated autumn carnival for 2024 that will see Group 1 racing in Adelaide conducted over three weekends in late April and early May. From 2024, the Australasian Oaks (Gr 1, 2000m) and Robert Sangster Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) will feature on the same day – April 27 – with... Read More
‘Australia really provides an amazing opportunity’
Aushorse releases its 2024 Investor’s Guide to market racing to the world Tom Reilly believes the Australian racing and bloodstock sectors’ standing on the world stage has it well–placed to withstand any economic downturn, pointing to recent international success as a driving force ahead of the new sales season. The Thoroughbred Breeders Australia chief executive,... Read More
Balding replacement process set to start
The search will soon begin to find a replacement for long-serving Racing NSW chair Russell Balding after a bitter feud across the political and racing spheres saw the state government last week dramatically abandon its legislation in an early morning session of Parliament. The legislation, if passed, would have allowed Balding to remain on the... Read More