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

Racing will be exempt from a gambling advertising ban, with spruiking and promotion of betting allowed on dedicated channels and programming under a far-reaching federal government committee plan to rein in Australia’s $50 billion dollar wagering sector. The You Win Some, You Lose More report into the nation’s online gambling industry, which has exploded over... Read More

Silent Witness’ breeder Ian Smith makes difficult call to put New South Wales Mid-North Coast farm up for sale One of Australia’s pre-eminent thoroughbred breeding properties is up for sale, providing a “generational” opportunity for investors to purchase a stud renowned for producing top-class racehorses. Ian Smith’s Edinburgh Park Stud, located on the New South... Read More

One of the world’s most powerful racing administrators has urged the international racing community to rally around the Singaporean industry to help avoid a horse welfare catastrophe. Hong Kong Jockey Club’s chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, speaking as the chairman of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), was yesterday dismayed at the impending closure of the Singapore... Read More