With IFAR Chair Di Arbouthnot quoting âthereâs something good about the outside of a horse thatâs good for the inside of a man,â it was Dr Eliott Forbes at the 23rd ICRAV in Hong Kong. Racehorse welfare featured at the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities Conference in Paris this month,… Read More »
General Admission tickets for next Saturdayâs Ladbrokes Cox Plate Day (October 28) at The Valley are officially sold out. The total allocation of General Admission tickets was exhausted on Friday morning. The day features two Group 1 races, Australiaâs Best Race, the Ladbrokes Cox Plate, along with the Ladbrokes Manikato… Read More »
âIt is a really important opportunity for us all to celebrate this important industry,â said Murray Watt, the Federal Minister for Agriculture, âand the support from the Albanese government.â âI want to convey to you the support, as thereâs a lot of collaboration going on between our government here and… Read More »
Itâs on again, and itâs the COVID-19 delayed International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys that returns on Thursday, 28 September at Auteuil Racecourse in Paris. Staged in conjunction with the 57th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities at the Prix de lâArc de Triomphe, its associated with… Read More »
Coolmore is the new owner of John Singleton’s famed Strawberry Hill Stud after finalising a deal to acquire the Central Coast property. In a deal brokered by Donovan & Co in partnership with Magic Millions, the property has been secured by Tom Magnier of Coolmore Australia for an undisclosed price…. Read More »
The ATC Foundation delivered further assistance to NSW race clubs as part of its ongoing work with communities hi t by floods and natural disasters. A $10,000 donation to the Lismore Turf Club, from funds raised on-course at ATC tracks will go to purchase a new tractor with the destroyed… Read More »
âI feel like they actually relate to me, and the same second chance that they’re given and I feel like I’m getting.â said inmate Joel Kuck on the benefits of working with former racehorses. Joel is just another story of the medium security Wallkill Correctional Facility in New York, that… Read More »
Pony Racing is up and going across the nation with the first of the National Pony Racing Series to be conducted at Brisbaneâs Eagle Farm Racecourse on Saturday 12 August. Staged under the banner of the Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) and Pony Club Australia (PCA), its TIC Chief Executive Officer… Read More »
Itâs winter racing in Sydney, and itâs the launch of the Australian Turf Club charitable racing season at Royal Randwick on Saturday with longtime partner the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation. With the Australian Turf Club and ATC Foundation host Racing for Good, âit celebrates the final Sydney meeting of the… Read More »
In a groundbreaking move that’s set to send ripples through the world of online horse racing coverage, the renowned platform JustHorseRacing.com.au has taken a strategic leap by acquiring Galloper.com.au. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in the evolution of digital equine journalism, solidifying JustHorseRacing’s position as a dominant force… Read More »
It’s June, and inaugural BASET Thoroughbred Endeavour Award has been made to Grace McBeath, a talented young equestrian from New South Wales, Australia. âI am really thankful for this amazing opportunity and I look forward to expanding my knowledge internationally,â said Grace. âThis is a huge change for a girl… Read More »
Just seven months since opening its doors Kick Up will be staging its first workshop on this Friday 9 June at 12noon, in the Royal Randwick Racecourse Owners Pavilion. âSince the launch of Kick Up in November 2022, we have been inundated with requests to help from those within our… Read More »
âA true titan of Australian racing, âCrewieâ stands as a symbol of dedication having devoted his life to the thoroughbred,â voiced the Australian Stud & Stable Awards for 2023. âIn celebrating a remarkable 70-year milestone marked by commitment and passion,â the 86 year-old John âCrewieâ Brady is recipient of the… Read More »
Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Association (TROA) chairman, Jonathan Munz, has voiced his concerns over Racing Victoria’s (RV) proposed prizemoney cuts, calling for a focus on reducing overheads and inefficiencies within the organization. Munz stated, “Before RVL considers reducing prizemoney, it needs to reduce overheads and inefficiencies at RVL – I understand… Read More »
In being a first, next yearâs 33rd Olympic Games in Paris will recognise all Thoroughbreds competing in the Equestrian disciplines of dressage, show jumping and eventing. Now recognised in the starting lists and results, all retired Thoroughbred racehorses competing were listed only as âbreeding unknownâ in past Olympic Games and… Read More »
Its round six of the Australian Turf Club Foundation, and incoming Chair Angela Belle McSweeney will be handing out $151,500 to racing and community-based charities. âWe are delighted to continue the work of the ATC Foundation in reaching many parts of NSW, and charities and organisations who share common values… Read More »
More people are likely to be arrested as part of a Queensland investigation into systemic match fixing in the harness racing industry, police have warned. It comes after a 46-year-old licensed harness driver and trainer was charged with one count of match fixing by detectives from the racing crime squad… Read More »
Queensland’s chief harness racing steward David Farquharson has been fired after being on suspension for two months. Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner Ross Barnett said Farquharson’s employment was terminated as of Friday. He said Farquharson was suspended in December pending an investigation into a matter reported by a racing industry participant…. Read More »
Four people have reportedly been arrested as part of an investigation into race fixing after a large harness race meeting in Melbourne’s west. Following the Breeders Crown at TAB Park in Melton on Sunday night, police arrested four people from the racing industry in connection with an investigation into race… Read More »
Sacked Racing Queensland chief integrity officer Wade Birch is suing the organisation, claiming he was unfairly dismissed and that his reputation has been ruined. In a District Court claim filed Monday, Mr Birch’s lawyers say the long-time racing industry official was fired in July 2015 for alleged misconduct with no… Read More »
