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 »
Cormac Barry, CEO of online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au, has labelled Jeff Kennett as irrelevant, ill-informed and out of touch with reality following his recent comments on corporate bookmakers. âJeff Kennettâs primary concern appears to be that corporate bookmakers pay less money to the racing industry than Tabcorp. This in itself shows just… Read More »
The world’s biggest thoroughbred breeders may be forced to abandon their operations in the NSW Hunter Valley if the state government approves an open-cut mine. The Department of Plannings this week rejected the recommendations of the NSW government’s independent planning assessment commission that the Anglo American Drayton South mine should… Read More »
Racing Queensland has moved to quell unrest following the resignation of two representatives from an industry board. Barry Taylor and Brad Steele have both resigned from the Queensland All Codes Racing Industry Board which oversees the three racing codes in Queensland. The resignations could not have come at a worse… Read More »
The Australian Wagering Council says Racing Victoria’s changes to its race fields fees will send more punters to bet with illegal offshore bookmakers. The AWC, which represents Australia’s biggest online bookmakers, released a statement denouncing RV’s new race fields fee framework on Friday. AWC members will pay 30 per cent… Read More »
