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Classic grad Veight with G1 aims following Australia Stakes win

27th Jan 2024

Inglis Classic graduate Veight (Grunt) was hailed by his trainer as a “bloody exciting” colt after stepping up to weight-for-age and scoring a courageous win in today’s G2 Australia Stakes over 1200m at Moonee Valley.

Big Boost for Victorian Breeders

2nd Oct 2015

Victorian breeders are the winners following the announcement yesterday of the $1.5m VOBIS Sires program, a significant addition to the Victorian Owners and Breeders Incentive Scheme (VOBIS)

Binalong Road en route to Randwick following dominant victory in Country Championship qualifier

5th Mar 2015

Binalong Road is off to Randwick for the $300,000 CDRA Country Championship (1400m) after a dominant victory in the qualifier at Bathurst on Sunday.

Racing NSW Appoints CEO For Race Series

9th Jan 2013

A new thoroughbred racing series planned for Sydney has a frontman, with well-known NSW racing administrator Ian Mackay named chief executive officer of the Racing NSW promoted series.

Racing Hall of Fame's future stuck in limbo

7th Jun 2011

AUSTRALIAN Racing's Hall of Fame is in disarray - without a chairman, a home or an event planned for this year. Racing Victoria is hoping the concept will be adopted by the Australian Racing Board.

Record $174M Investment In NSW

23rd Jul 2010

The Keneally Government on Thursday announced up to $174 million in funding to secure the future of thoroughbred racing in NSW – and protect jobs in the sector.

Bickham Coalmining Decision Threatens Thoroughbred Industry

18th Mar 2010

Speaking at the PAC public hearings held in Scone, John Messara advocated against the Bickham Coal Mine proposal and called on the NSW Government to make an early decision on the matter.

Report backs wagering competition

21st Oct 2009

THE Federal Productivity Commission report yesterday challenged the turnover-based model being proposed by Racing NSW and also criticised the TAB's monopoly in the wagering market.

Mooney Valley Racecourse reveals grand plans for future

6th Sep 2009

MOONEE Valley racecourse could be subjected to the greatest overhaul for an Australian metropolitan racecourse.

Clubs still on course for merger but insist government must smooth the way

30th Jul 2009

SYDNEY’S two race clubs are seeking a substantial annual cash injection from the NSW Government, plus freedom to redevelop their racetracks as 24-hour entertainment, hospitality and gaming centres in return for agreeing to merge.

Australian Racing's Future: A Long Term Vision Required

8th Jul 2009

The Australian Racing Board Chairman has today said that two essential elements of public discussion on the industry’s future were the need for fact-based analysis and a realisation that some change was necessary.

Breeders bristle at stallion tax proposal

15th Jun 2009

RACING'S breeding sector has dismissed as "unfair" recent calls for stallion owners to pay a levy towards prizemoney.

Trainers meet over RVL's new trials

25th May 2009

RACING Victoria Ltd's bid to introduce compulsory trials for unraced horses will be presented to the Australian Trainers' Association.

Geelong ThoroughTrack renovation postponed

4th May 2009

Racing Victoria Limited has announced a deferral of the ThoroughTrack remedial work until next spring.

Quick Questions - Adam Sangster

22nd Mar 2009

Stallions, Graeme Kelly, spoke to Adam Sangster about the future of the Swettenham Stud in Victoria and other matters.

Future Directions For NSW Racing Industry

28th Jan 2009

NSW Gaming and Racing Minister, Kevin Greene, today convened a meeting to explore the potential benefits of an amalgamation between Sydney's two metropolitan race clubs, the Australian Jockey Club and the Sydney Turf Club.

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