NSW jockey pay rise
Riding fees for NSW jockeys received a boost when Racing NSW matched their fee with Victorian jockeys – $200 per ride.
Trackwork hours extended at ATC training centres
The Australian Turf Club has extended the hours that horses can train at their three training centres.
Jockey training & working conditions
Very interesting reforms to apprentice jockey training and working conditions were announced this week by Racing Victoria.
Government funds for R&D levy
The federal government has approved funding for an industry-led research and development levy.
The phenomenal rise of Snitzel
Is it any wonder Snitzel is the most popular sire in the country?
Dual Jockey/Trainer licences for WA
Racing & Wagering WA (RWWA) announced that dual licences will be allowed from the start of next season (August 1st)
Industry news in brief – May 2017
It’s tough to keep up with the constant racing and breedings news cycle. So we regularly share news snippets to keep you informed.
Racing NSW lifts race fields fee
From 1 July, Racing NSW (RNSW) will raise its race fields fee from 1.5% to 2.0% of wages on NSW standard races.
BOBS bonuses extended
From 1 August, a BOBS eligible racehorse winning a metropolitan Saturday race will earn the owner of the winner’s dam an increased bonus.
Goldolphin Flying Start intake
This week, Godolphin Flying Start announced their 2017-2019 intake.
Victoria prizemoney increases
An additional $15.5m has been injected in next season’s prize money disbursements, taking the total prize money and bonuses above the $200m level for the first time.
A welcome prize money boost for Thoroughbred Racing SA
Great news today for thoroughbred racing in South Australia, following positive announcements for NSW and VIC late in 2016. The SA government has announced an injection of $6m into prize money for Thoroughbred Racing SA’s (TRSA) feature racing carnival in May. “The $6 million funding commitment over two years will see the Darley Goodwood and […]