Racing Industry
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The latest news, features and analysis on the industry which runs racing.
Holding Pattern – Racing Australia’s black-type paralysis rolls on
Australia’s black-type racing pattern remains in its five-year stasis with Racing Australia’s board opting not to act on a review it commissioned four years ago.
Stand and deliver - Victorian government approves Caulfield grandstand demolition
A new grandstand as part of the Melbourne Racing Club’s masterplan for Caulfield is a step closer following a Victorian government decision.
What's wrong with Warwick Farm? The inside running on Sydney's 'dinky-di' racetrack
It’s doubtful that any piece of racing infrastructure is subject to as much widespread industry scrutiny as our major turf racetracks. Warwick Farm seems a special case.
When were Australia's major racetracks last renovated?
Warwick Barr takes a look at the most recent major renovations for Australia's metropolitan racetracks.
‘There are lessons in places like Singapore’ – One Moor trip for Daniel
For Daniel Moor, one last trip to ride in Singapore has given him cause to reflect on what it was and what it has become, writes Matt Stewart.
‘Gone to the dogs’ – Troubled times in trots and greyhounds point to thoroughbred challenges
The harness and greyhound racing industries are feeling the pain as the major post-pandemic decline in wagering bites, and those in the thoroughbred industry should be taking note, writes Bren O’Brien.
From Rough Habit to Molly Bloom - a family’s Doomben legacy continues
Few racehorses made the Queensland winter carnival their own more than Rough Habit and the champion New Zealander’s feats, and family, will be strongly connected to Saturday’s Doomben Cup meeting.