Easter Yearling auction to be held online
The multi-million dollar Australian Easter Yearling sale will be an online auction under new government coronavirus protocols.
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Sydney off the agenda for Trelawney
Sydney was set to be a major focus point in the coming months for Trelawney Stud’s Brent and Cherry Taylor, however, their attention has swiftly...
NZ trainers can continue to operate
The NZ government says horse trainers are essential workers and horses need to be exercised and worked in the interests of animal welfare.
Training to continue in Britain
British trainers are being advised to continue exercising horses while adhering strictly to social-distancing requirements.
Bookmakers take coronavirus hit too
Not even the billion-dollar sports betting industry is safe from the deadly coronavirus pandemic with bookmakers fearing big losses.
New biosecurity measures in Vic/NSW
Further protocols have been introduced in NSW and Victoria as the multi-billion dollar industry tries to stay afloat.
NSW harness racing suspended
Harness racing in NSW has been suspended as officials wait on results of tests on a person who had contact with someone positive to coronavirus.
NSW jockeys to be split into three regions
NSW jockeys will be split into three regions while interstate participants will not be allowed to enter the state's racecourses until further notice.
Exercise imperative to welfare claims Pike
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is adamant that training tracks need to remain open throughout the Covid-19 alert level 4 lockdown on animal welfare grounds. The...
No official race trials in Vic
Racing Victoria has extended protocols to help stop the spread of coronavirus by cancelling race trials and restricting jump-outs to local horses.
Trainer says British Horseracing Authority stopped racing too soon
Trainer Mark Johnston believes the British Horseracing Authority has made a mistake suspending racing as soon as it has.
Crowd-free racing continues in Australia
The multi-billion dollar racing industry is set to continue in Australia under strict biosecurity conditions and without public attendance.
Qld trainers seek clarification on border
Racing in Queensland will continue as trainers seek clarification on the impact of a decision to close the state's borders.
Racing and training continue in Victoria
After initial uncertainty, racing and training in Victoria has been given the tick of approval to continue by Racing Victoria.
Hayes preparing for Hong Kong from home
David Hayes will prepare for his move to Hong Kong from Australia as the coronavirus pandemic shuts down non-essential travel.
NZ racing closed for at least a month
New Zealand racing will shut down for at least four weeks with the country stepping up its coronavirus alert level.
Big entries for Rosehill races
More than 170 horses have been entered for the nine-race meeting scheduled for Rosehill as racing authorities strive to keep the sport going.
Crowd-free racing continues in NSW and Vic
The multi-million racing industry is set to continue in NSW and Victoria under strict biosecurity conditions and without public attendance.
Vic racing given the green light for now
Victorian racing will continue in the short term behind closed doors unless the national cabinet rules otherwise.
Dubai World Cup race meeting cancelled
The prestigious Dubai World Cup meeting has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hong Kong racing keeps calm and carries on
Ex-pat New Zealand trainer Paul O’Sullivan said there is no place he feels safer than Hong Kong right now and he has been impressed with...
New Zealand Racing open for business
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, along with the other two codes of harness and greyhound racing, has taken steps to ensure racing will continue during the...
Green light given for Oaks prep
There remain a few unknown variables to overcome, but the green light has been given by syndicate manager Adrian Clark to press on to the...
Business as usual with Singapore racing
The world may be in the grips of the Covid-19 epidemic, but it is business as usual for Te Akau’s Singapore trainer Mark Walker. The...
British stable staff facing redundancies
British racing's shutdown is having a huge effect on stable staff with reports of redundancies already rife.