Pattern on hold - Racing Australia board meeting called off at the 11th hour

A planned monthly Racing Australia board meeting has been called off, adding to the growing frustration about the state of flux that the nation’s black type calendar is caught up in.

Lord Allen promises leadership and change for British racing

Lord Charles Allen has assumed his role as the new chair of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), promising to lead change in the industry and backing the decision to stage a one-day strike on September 10.

Frankel filly lives up to bloodlines in Benalla win

A northern hemisphere mating plan involving one of the world’s best sires has returned an immediate dividend for prominent breeder John Camilleri.

NZ racing mourns Group 1 -winning trainer Tony Dennis

A member of one of New Zealand racing’s most famous and successful families has died, with the recent passing of Tony (Anthony) Dennis, aged 86.

Mega-stables gang tackle Melbourne Cup nominations

Australia’s two biggest stables, the Chris Waller and Ciaron Maher operations, have 33 per cent of the 120 entries received for the 2025 Melbourne Cup between them.

Football betting hits record levels in Hong Kong, as racing turnover edges up

Turnover through the Hong Kong Jockey Club jumped to a record HK$320.3 billion, powered by the continued popularity of football betting, with legalised wagering on basketball set to follow this year.

Daniel Moor to join Queensland riding ranks

Group 1-winning jockey Daniel Moor is on the move.
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