Bren O'Brien

Racing Australia’s hardline compliance with foal registration deadlines presents a major welfare concern and could leave a significant number of the 2025 foal crop being banned from racing, according to Thoroughbred Breeders Australia president Basil Nolan.

Filling a void left by the retirement of three-time Group winner Atishu won’t be easy but Go Racing is already well positioned to cover for her absence, starting with the Queensland Derby aspirant Maison Louis.

Will Tabcorp’s renewed focus on retail deliver the wagering revival they are hoping for? Bren O’Brien dives into how it intends to reinvent the in-venue betting experience.

More than $88 million worth of breeding stock was traded at the Gold Coast this week, with international buyers creating diversity ensuring competition for some of Australasia’s best-credentialled mares to go to market this year.

Racing Victoria will stage 503 meetings across the state in the 2025/26 racing season with 32 reallocated as Moonee Valley shuts for a major redevelopment.

Chairman Peter McGauran insists the Australian Turf Club remains in a strong position despite a divisive vote over Rosehill, a racecourse he described as “nothing precious apart from its history and its location and the fact that we own it”.

The argument over the future of Rosehill may have been settled, but the way forward for racing in Australia’s biggest city is far from clear. Bren O’Brien wonders if the toxicity of the debate will continue to cloud real progress.