Besieged Racing Victoria chief executive Andrew Jones continued to hit the airwaves yesterday in the organisation’s bid to win the public relations battle in the wake of a series of leaks about a controversial proposal for race meetings modelled on Formula One motor racing and Big Bash cricket. The plans, which became public despite participants... Read More

Andrew Jones, Racing Victoria’s (RV) chief executive officer (CEO), has defended the sport’s innovation strategy after revealing that wagering was down 15 per cent year-on-year in July. Unapologetic in moving for change, Jones would not, however, confirm details of a new race series, potentially to be held at Moonee Valley during the summer. “Well, we’re... Read More

The New South Wales Racehorse Owners’ Association (NSWROA) yesterday revealed the 2022/23 finalists for Racing’s Night of Champions, which will be held at Randwick on August 31.  The awards for the best–performed horses in ten different categories will be presented at a black-tie evening in the Randwick Ballroom.  The shortlist of finalists, which were selected... Read More

Victorian Thoroughbred Owners Association chairman Jonathan Munz added his voice to the widespread criticism of Racing Victoria following their latest plans for racing in the state.  Munz’s criticism comes after a News Ltd report suggested RV want to have teams-based racing where “the top trainers all select two horses each per race and pick the... Read More

The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding fraternity came together on Saturday night to celebrate a stellar season of elite-level achievements, at the National Breeding Awards at Karapiro.  New Zealand breeders produced 35 individual Group 1 winners across Australia, Hong Kong and their homeland over the past 12 months.  Powerhouse breeders Waikato Stud were awarded the Sir... Read More