Industry News

Vale David Benjamin

The New Zealand breeding industry lost one its best marketers as well as a genuine character with the passing of David Benjamin on Friday. Benjamin had been battling illness for some time. Buzz Williams went to school with Benjamin and paid tribute to him: “I was a couple of years ahead of David at Wanganui... Read More

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

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