Strike action to go ahead in Qld racing
Major racing groups on Queensland will strike on two key days in protest at government treatment of the state's racing industry.
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Queensland racing strike decision due
The alliance protesting at state government treatment of Queensland racing is expected to announce whether it will strike next week.
Turf alliance waits on tax talks outcome
The racing alliance protesting the distribution of tax funds says it will review a decision on strike action if they don't hear from the Queensland...
Rain puts paid to Doomben midweek meeting
The Doomben midweek thoroughbred meeting has been abandoned because of continuing wet weather.
QLD Govt welcomes end to racing strike threat
THE Queensland Government has commended the racing industry after threats to strike on key race dates in the state were postponed by stakeholders. The initial...
Crack Me Up Queensland Horse of the Year
Consistent galloper Crack Me Up has been named Queensland's Horse of the Year for last season.
Big money on offer in Qld summer
The Queensland summer carnival will again have $15 million prize money and $1.5 million in bonus payments.
Eagle Farm closer to re-opening
Racing officials have been taking key industry participants on track inspections at Eagle Farm which is still undergoing work.
Qld government tight-lipped on POC
The Queensland government is remaining tight-lipped about how it intends to distribute money raised from the new gambling Point of Consumption tax.
Push to reinstate Brisbane 2YO trial day
Racing Queensland and trainers will discuss the reintroduction of a special barrier trial day for two-year-olds.
Queensland cabinet set to discuss POC
Queensland cabinet is close to making a decision on how to distribute the Point of Consumption tax which is to be introduced soon.
New Qld chief steward ready to start work
Queensland's new chief thoroughbred steward Peter Chadwick is set to start work.
Ben Currie takes case to Supreme Court
An inquiry into allegations against Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie has been adjourned after he went to the Supreme Court seeking a judicial review.
Birdsville Cup set to help drought victims
The famous Birdsville Cup meeting will be at the forefront of several racing industry initiatives to support farmers affected by the drought.
Racing function raises $40,000 for drought
Brisbane's racing industry has raised at least $40,000 to help drought-stricken farmers at a function at Doomben Racecourse.
Ryan Maloney on top in Queensland
Jockey Ryan Maloney is keen to keep the momentum going on his successful move to Queensland where he leads the premiership.
Waller fined for Queensland positive swab
Champion trainer Chris Waller has been fined $1000 under a local Queensland rule after one of his horses showed traces of a diuretic at officials...
Mark Currie bid to race horse in NSW fails
Queensland trainer Mark Currie is not allowed to race horses in NSW after stewards ruled against him in a show cause hearing.
Qld trainers want altrenogest guidelines
Queensland trainers want a clearer ruling on the use of altrenogest which can help regulate cycles in fillies and mares.
Qld stewards issue further arsenic warning
A horse trained in country NSW has become the latest Queensland winner to return a positive swab to arsenic.
Qld racing stars to help drought relief
Some of Queensland's biggest racing names have volunteered to be auctioned as slaves for a fund-raiser to help drought victims.
Ben Currie inquiry adjourned again
An inquiry into activities at trainer Ben Currie's Toowoomba stable has been adjourned again.
Waller to dominate Qld staying races
Champion trainer Chris Waller's domination of Queensland staying races is set to continue with half the open handicap field at Doomben.
Qld stewards again warn on arsenic
Queensland stewards have warned trainers not to let their horses near wooden shavings or wooden posts treated with arsenic after another positive swab.
Pay rise for Queensland jockeys
Racing Queensland has agreed to raise the standard jockeys' fee to $200 per ride, bringing riders into line with Victoria where they are fighting for...