Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
Ka Ying firming after drawing perfectly in The Everest
An ideal barrier draw of seven has pleased Ka Ying Rising’s trainer David Hayes as betting support resumed in earnest for the Hong Kong star ahead of The Everest.
Fake News - How a Ka Ying Rising rumour caught fire
Ka Ying Rising, arguably the most anticipated runner in the relatively short history of The Everest, will take his place in Saturday’s $20 million race, despite wild rumours forcing a temporary shuttering of betting markets.
Sliding doors - Australian race caller Humphreys to take up broadcasting role in South Korea
Young Victorian racecaller Luke Humphreys will move to South Korea by the end of the year after successfully applying for the English-speaking commentator position with the Korean Racing Authority.
Kanga jumps on the eve of Caulfield carnival
The short reign of John Kanga as chairman of the Melbourne Racing Club has come to a dramatic end on the eve of one of the club’s biggest days of the year.
'Finances, operations not in question' - ATC chairman on front foot in show-cause defence
Australian Turf Club chair Tim Hale has laid out some of the organisation’s case why it should not be placed into administration ahead of a show-cause hearing.
Sticking with Sky - Tasracing extends its broadcast deal
Tasracing has locked away a broadcast deal through a crucial next five years, which will include a new funding arrangement with the state government and the end of greyhound racing in the state.
The battle for spring - How Racing NSW successfully targeted Guineas day
Of all the feature spring battle grounds between Australia’s two biggest racing states, it has been Caulfield Guineas raceday that has worn most of the shrapnel. As Bren O’Brien discusses, Sydney metro prize money on that day has increased by a factor of 11 in the past 20 years.