Industry News
Tributes flow for Bob Ingham
Racing industry luminaries have paid tribute to thoroughbred racing and breeding giant Bob Ingham, who along with his late brother Jack created the Woodlands empire, after he died on Tuesday, aged 88. Best-known for the on-track feats with turf greats such as Octagonal (Zabeel) and his champion son Lonhro, Ingham and his brother Jack were... Read More
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Tubba Williams departs Aquis Farm
Tony “Tubba” Williams and Aquis Farm have parted company after the experienced bloodstock industry identity held the role of chief executive of the Fung family-owned racing and breeding empire for less than a year. Williams, who returned to Australia late last year after a stint in the UK, yesterday confirmed he had left Aquis and... Read More
Ban on interstate staff located in NSW-Victoria border bubble to remain in place
The easing of coronavirus restrictions in Victoria, particularly in regional areas, will have no immediate bearing on horse movement protocols or the Racing NSW edict that staff from the southern state cannot work north of the border without undertaking quarantine. NSW-Victoria border trainers have been the most affected by the stern response of chief executive... Read More
NZTR chairman to step down
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing chairman Dr Alan Jackson yesterday signalled his intention to retire from the board at the AGM on November 17. A “change chair” who presided over a period of significant upheaval, Dr Jackson brought the benefit of more than 30 years of international business experience across a wide spectrum of industries and... Read More
Multiple Cranbourne stables in lockdown, Covid-19 test results pending
Testing of more than 100 Cranbourne-based stable staff employed by a range of trainers for Covid-19 was yesterday undertaken after the industry in Victoria on Friday was thrown into chaos when an employee of Richard Laming’s returned positive to the illness. Seven Cranbourne stables – Laming, Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, Wendy Kelly, Nathan Dunn,... Read More
WA racing body introduces breeder credit scheme
Racing and Wagering Western Australia yesterday announced plans to support race winning mares in Western Australia through Westspeed Epona, a credit scheme designed to enhance the local thoroughbred breeding industry in WA. Through the scheme, ten per cent of prize-money will be accumulated as a line of breeding credit, by any filly or mare who... Read More