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The latest news from The Straight.
Tassie on the hunt for a chief for proposed new integrity body
An external recruitment agency has been engaged to fill the role of Racing Integrity Commissioner in Tasmania.
Rosehill inquiry to hear from political and racing heavyweights
With a witness list featuring the biggest names in racing and NSW politics, an Upper House committee is set to hold its first hearings next week to the contentious plans to close, redevelop and sell off Rosehill racecourse.
$10 million stables boost for Townsville
North Queensland racing is set for a boost with another 92 boxes to be built at Townsville’s Cluden Park racecourse.
Rebuilding the Western Empire - Grant and Alana Williams back at the top
Synonymous with success in WA, a complete rebuild at the start of 2022 has established a new era for the husband-and-wife training team of Grant and Alana Williams.
‘We must constantly engage and re-engage with fans’ - Hong Kong not immune to racing’s downturn
Local wagering turnover on Hong Kong races dropped 7.2 per cent year-on-year with the Hong Kong Jockey Club admitting it must explore new ways to captivate fans.
Run The Numbers – Group 1 mares on the market
Australia offers a higher percentage of Group 1 winning-mares to public auction than any other jurisdiction, with 18 in 2024. This week’s Run The Numbers examines the Australian market’s unrivalled access to elite broodmares.
Deep Field breaks more Hong Kong records with another championship
Pensioned Newgate stallion Deep Field claimed his third straight leading sire in Hong Kong title by winners and second straight by progeny earnings after yet another record-breaking season.