Horse racing can survive virus: Heathcote
Leading Brisbane trainer Robert Heathcote says there is no reason why racing can't continue during the coronavirus crisis.
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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.
Qld clubs to seek government assistance
Racing Queensland is helping race clubs prepare submissions for federal and state government compensation over the coronavirus impact.
Minimum weights lifted in Queensland
Queensland will follow other states and lift the minimum jockeys' weights for all meetings during the coronavirus outbreak.
BRC moves to protect tracks for winter
The Brisbane Racing Club will swap some meetings between its two tracks to ensure they are in best condition for the winter carnival.
Qld apprentice race off because of virus
The third heat of the national apprentice riders series at Doomben has been abandoned because of the coronavirus crisis.
Virus racing ban to hit casual workers
A proposed ban on spectators is one of several problems Queensland officials must resolve in coming weeks.
Race meetings going ahead with caution
Race meetings in NSW, Qld and SA will go ahead as planned over the weekend but the public will be locked out of the All-Star...
Gold Coast meeting to allow spectators
Racing Queensland has announced the rich The Jewel meeting at the Gold Coast will go ahead with spectators despite coronavirus fears.
Qld officials to discuss coronavirus
South east Queensland race club officials will discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the winter carnival.
RQ to address stabling shortage
Racing Queensland has taken the next step to address a stabling shortage in south east Queensland with its plans to upgrade Deagon.
Whiteley suspended for abusing stewards
Queensland Jockey Chris Whiteley has been suspended for a month, with half the ban suspended for two years, for abusing stewards at an inquiry.
Queensland racing in healthy state
A half yearly report shows Queensland racing is in a healthy place apart from worries about the performance of the Queensland TAB.
More twilight meetings likely for Doomben
More twilight meetings are likely for Doomben next season after a test proved partly successful despite some setbacks with the weather.
Free to air TV interested in Queensland Racing
The three free-to-air television networks have shown interest in screening Queensland racing.
Eagle Farm holding up well despite rain
The Brisbane Racing Club is confident the Eagle Farm racetrack will be rated soft for the week's main meeting and could get to good despite...
More rain causes cancellation of Doomben
Further rain in Brisbane has soaked the Doomben track and forced the cancellation of racing.
Early-morning inspection for Doomben track
Racing Queensland stewards will make a raceday decision on the fate of the Doomben meeting.
Stewards to inspect sodden Doomben
Stewards will make a mid-afternoon inspection of Doomben to determine if racing on the track can go ahead.
Doomben washed out by heavy rain
The Doomben twilight meeting has been abandoned with more than 50mm of rain falling in three hours.
New Group One harness race for Queensland
Racing Queensland hopes to attract some of Australasia's best three and four-year-old harness racing talent with the introduction of a new race.
Doomben 10,000 in world’s top 100 races
Racing Queensland believes a decision to increase prize money for the Doomben 10,000 has been vindicated with the race named in the world's top 100.
RQ makes race coverage a TV deal priority
Racing Queensland has signalled an improved coverage of the state's meetings is a priority in new media rights discussions.
Heathcote wants best media rights deal
Top trainer Robert Heathcote believes a better media rights deal is essential to continue the code's upward spiral in Queensland.