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Breeders’ body blasts Greene’s return to the Racing NSW board
The return of former racing minister Kevin Greene to the Racing NSW board has annoyed Thoroughbred Breeders NSW.
Racing Victoria board survives TROA challenge
The Racing Victoria board has survived a challenge to five of its directors, with a motion to have them removed defeated at a Special General Meeting on Wednesday.
Saranne Cooke appointed as Racing NSW chair
Dr Saranne Cooke is the new chair of Racing NSW, appointed by New South Wales Racing Minister David Harris to fill the role left vacant by Russell Balding’s exit in December.
NZB Kiwi slot auction tops $6 million
The slot auction for the NZB Kiwi, the NZ$3.5 million race which will have its inaugural running in 2025, has seen nine slots sell for a combined NZ$6.225 million.
Explainer: What will happen at Racing Victoria’s Special General Meeting?
On Wednesday morning, Racing Victoria will hold a Special General Meeting that will determine the future of five directors on the nine-person board.
Analysis: The true story of Australian thoroughbred wagering since 1990
Analysis undertaken by The Straight reveals that while Australians are spending over four times as much per capita on gambling as they were in 1990, the percentage of overall gambling turnover on thoroughbred racing has more than halved.
Tough trading for vendors as yearling sale market dips in Tasmania
Nearly a third was slashed off the aggregate for the 2024 Tasmanian Yearling Sale as tough trading conditions hit the bloodstock market in the Apple Isle.