RQ to give clubs short-term funding
Racing Queensland has announced it will give short-term funding to TAB clubs during the coronavirus crisis.
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Mr Quickie in Sydney for Doncaster tilt
Trainer Phillip Stokes hopes Mr Quickie can finish strongly in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick in which he will jump from a wide barrier.
Virtual Grand National for charity
All profits from the running of a virtual Grand National will go to Britain's National Health Service.
Coronavirus shuts down Tasmanian racing
Tasmania is the first Australian state to shut down racing with thoroughbred, harness and greyhounds all stopped for a month.
Irish jumps season officially over
The Irish National Hunt season has officially ended with the news the Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals will not be rescheduled.
Draw, weight won’t force Buffalo River out
Saddled with plenty of weight and a wide draw for a first-up assignment, trainer Mike Moroney says Buffalo River will still take his place at...
Warrnambool carnival reduced to two days
One meeting for jumps racing and one on the Flat will be the new look for the Warrnambool carnival after a reduction from three days...
Qld trainer, jockey premierships on hold
Racing Queensland has suspended jockey and trainer premiership counts due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Vic field sizes capped to reduce numbers
In a bid to reduce numbers on racetracks and keep social distancing measures, Racing Victoria has decided to restrict the maximum size of race fields.
Racing Victoria could help participants for 12 months
Racing Victoria says it has the reserves to support industry participants for up to a year if it also has the backing of the state...
Coronavirus could delay Cox Plate a year
If crowds continue to be locked out of racing, the Moonee Valley Racing Club may consider postponing the 100th running of the Cox Plate.
Newnham believes racing can continue
Group One-winning trainer Mark Newnham believes racing can keep going with participants doing their part to adhere to all the protocols in place.
RV reduces prize money, stands down staff
Racing Victoria has announced reductions in prize money contributions and has stood down staff.
Prize money cuts understandable: Bott
In-form trainer Adrian Bott supports the measures being taken to try to keep racing going during the coronavirus pandemic.
Top Qld jockeys split into two regions
Queensland's top metropolitan jockeys have been split into two regions as the state's racing is divided into zones.
Work behind the scenes keeps racing going
Crowd-free race meetings may be a cause of frustration, but jockey Brad Rawiller is happy the show keeps going through the work of industry leaders.
New York racetrack turned into hospital
New York's Aqueduct racetrack is to be used as a hospital site for people recovering from coronavirus.
Santa Anita ends racing over COVID-19
Santa Anita racetrack has been closed after Los Angeles health authorities ordered all non-essential services be shut down over coronavirus.
VRC to stand staff down over COVID-19
The Victoria Racing Club, which runs the Melbourne Cup, will stand down most of its staff during the the coronavirus crisis.
British racing making plans for return
British racing is likely to resume behind closed doors once given the appropriate go-ahead following the current shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bjorn Baker flying stable flag at Rosehill
While Murray Baker has been forced to shut down his New Zealand training operation, his son Bjorn Baker is keeping the flag flying in Sydney.
Zahra relaxed before coronavirus result
Mark Zahra spent the day watching Netflix and playing X-Box awaiting the news of a COVID-19 test which produced a negative result allowing racing to...
Travel makes task too tough for Debt Agent
Having considered sending Debt Agent to Sydney for the Doncaster Mile, trainer Jim Conlan has instead decided to stay home and run the gelding at...
All quiet on the training front
New Zealand’s largest training centre the Cambridge Jockey Club is closed. With up to 1000 thoroughbreds trained on the premises at peak times, it is...
Edmonds makes new plans for Vanna Girl
Gold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds is juggling options as Queensland moves to regional racing.