Industry News

TBV launch Victorian Breeding Academy

Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria (TBV) yesterday announced the launch of their Victorian Breeding Academy. The academy has been established to try and encourage the next generation into the Victorian thoroughbred industry.  The academy will offer both formal and informal educational courses for those who would like to be involved in the industry and will commence in... Read More

Racing in NSW to benefit from another $25 million prize-money injection

Prize-money throughout New South Wales is set to benefit from a $25 million injection, with Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’Landys revealing yesterday the further raft of initiatives being introduced are part of a big-picture approach as racing looks to shore up its future.   The enormous windfall is set to benefit every level of racing... Read More

Call for applications for latest Fast Track intake – a path for the industry’s future leaders

Kitchwin Hills’ Mick Malone believes graduates of the Australian thoroughbred breeding’s Fast Track program have proven so successful that many of the trainees over the past four years will become leaders of the industry. As Thoroughbred Breeders Australia, the organisation behind the traineeship, calls for applications for the 2022 Fast Track program, Malone cited the... Read More

Magic Millions announce two new races as prize-money boosted

The Magic Millions raceday is set to be enhanced next year with the introduction of two new races, along with an added investment of $1.5 million, taking the total prize-money pool to $11.75 million across the day. Yesterday, the auction house – in conjunction with Racing Queensland – announced the now ten–race card will become... Read More

Strong interest lodged already for lock, stock and barrel Spendthrift Australia deal

Seven separate parties have already expressed their interest in buying Spendthrift Australia’s breeding operation since its US owner made the shock decision to offload the lavish Victorian stud and its breeding stock in a deal they hope can be structured on a walk-in, walk-out basis. Donovan and Co’s Clint Donovan and Magic Millions have been... Read More

Nominations open for Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

The nominations for the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards (GSSSA) were opened yesterday.  First established in 2015, the GSSSA is run in partnership with Racing Australia and Thoroughbred Breeders Australia. The aim of the awards night is to show the dedication that the stud and stable staff have for the thoroughbred and to demonstrate... Read More