Industry News

Nine awarded Melbourne Cup broadcast rights

The Victoria Racing Club’s four-day Melbourne Cup carnival will be broadcast on Channel Nine. In a deal which again saw the custodian of Flemington turn its back on rival network Channel 7, which broadcasts racing every Saturday throughout the year but pulled out of the tender process last year, the VRC and Tabcorp have signed... Read More

“I don’t see sense in closing any racecourse”

Leading trainers lambast ATC’s plans to close Rosehill by the end of the decade Senior Rosehill trainer Gerald Ryan has added his stern opposition to the ATC’s proposal to sell the track to raise money through property development and said the plan was still potholed with far more questions than answers. After withering attacks on... Read More

Fast Track applications are open!

A new wave of young horse lovers will begin their journey into the breeding industry from today when Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) opens applications for the latest intake in its Fast Track training program. Now in its seventh year, Fast Track has proven a successful pathway into thoroughbreds – and a much valued response to... Read More

Vale David Benjamin

The New Zealand breeding industry lost one its best marketers as well as a genuine character with the passing of David Benjamin on Friday. Benjamin had been battling illness for some time. Buzz Williams went to school with Benjamin and paid tribute to him: “I was a couple of years ahead of David at Wanganui... Read More

Nomination window open for Stud and Stable Staff Awards

The Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards announced the commencement of nominations yesterday, welcoming participants to appreciate, celebrate and motivate individuals shaping the future of our industry. The awards give people a chance to show their gratitude as we honour the commitment and passion displayed by the backbone of our industry and great sport. These... Read More

Waller gives praise to Own The Morning initiative

Leading trainer Chris Waller has praised Racing Queensland’s Own The Morning initiative, which aims to introduce and encourage new owners into the thoroughbred industry. The premier Sydney horseman, who also has stables in Victoria and on the Gold Coast, was the first trainer to speak at the four RQ owner events planned in the lead... Read More