Industry News

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

Bourbon Lane reaping big rewards in New Zealand venture

The first half a decade of Bourbon Lane Stable’s expansion into New Zealand has exceeded even the most optimistic predictions of the American investors. The group has celebrated a long line of successes with the likes of New Zealand 2,000 Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) placegetter Bourbonaire (Darci Brahma), Rich Hill Mile (Gr 2, 1600m) winner... Read More

Man arrested following Caulfield fire

A man has been arrested in relation to a fire at Caulfield on Tuesday which caused extensive damage to racecourse facilities.   Police have confirmed that a 51-year-old was arrested at Mordialloc railway station at about 1:45pm after reports of several grass fires in the area. The arrest came almost eight hours after firefighters descended on... Read More

David Ellis inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame

More than four decades after his first experience as a winning owner, David Ellis has been recognised with induction into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. Since that first success with Magnum (Sovereign Edition) at Paeroa in 1978, Ellis has been involved at all levels of racing as an administrator, breeder, buyer and his... Read More