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Members say NO to sale of Rosehill
Australian Turf Club (ATC) chairman Peter McGauran indicated the heady days of massive prize-money in NSW racing could come under pressure after the club’s members killed off the proposed sale of Rosehill. After some 600 members voted at an extraordinary general meeting at Randwick on Tuesday, following the returns of more than 7000 votes ahead... Read More
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ATC offer incentives for members to return “yes” verdicts on proposed sale of Rosehill
The embattled Australian Turf Club (ATC) has taken the extraordinary step of offering members inducements of free membership and $1,000 per year worth of drink and food credits if a “yes” vote is returned in the poll on the controversial proposal to sell Rosehill. The members’ vote has already twice been delayed. While originally due... Read More
McDonald and Moore among 12 riding stars signed up to new $15m global racing league
Twelve of the world’s leading Flat riders, including James McDonald, Frankie Dettori, Ryan Moore, and William Buick, have joined forces to create what is being billed as a revolutionary global jockeys’ league that is expected to launch across some of the world’s most prestigious racing venues early next year. Joao Moreira and Zac Purton also... Read More
Powerful industry players back review into Racing NSW restructure
Some of the most powerful names in Australian racing and breeding have thrown their support behind a letter to the NSW government railing against the leadership structure of the sport in the state. A group of 27 stakeholders from across the racing and breeding industry have written to Gaming and Racing minister David Harris pointing... Read More
Darley Australia strengthens nominations team
Darley Australia have announced several key appointments around their nominations team, with Lisa Manning appointed nominations manager in Victoria and Arvin Chadee appointed nominations manager in New South Wales. They are supported by new additions Tess O’Connor (nominations sales consultant, VIC) and Sebastian Angelillo (nominations sales consultant, NSW). In Victoria, Manning will oversee a roster... Read More
Hore-Lacy appointed CEO of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse have appointed Andrew Hore-Lacy as its next chief executive officer. Following a comprehensive international search, Hore-Lacy, who currently is the head of horse racing at the Seven Network, emerged as the preeminent candidate to lead both organisations, owing to his vast experience and profound knowledge of the thoroughbred industry.... Read More