Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
A frequent claim is that ATC should simply receive all wagering revenue generated by betting from all wagering operators on all its races. Based on this claim, the ATC would receive $80.1 million. The actual money it receives from Racing NSW from wagering highlights why this argument is absurd given that in 2025, the ATC […]
Placing the ATC into administration is not as simple as Racing NSW might have us believe. Racing NSW has the power under section 14(2)(g) of the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996 (‘Racing Act’) to appoint an administrator to conduct the affairs of the Australian Turf Club (ATC). That much is clear. https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-1996-037#sec.14 HOWEVER Under the Registered […]
In an occurrence as rare as Halley’s Comet, NSW’s leading trainer Jason Grimson has finally trained a 2-year-old winner. Grimson rarely plays in the juvenile pond so hasn’t made many attempts at winning with a youngster in the past, but he proved with the win of the Glen Holland bred, Mick Boots owned Bettorleftalone at […]
As predicted, Harness Racing NSW has lodged an application in the Supreme Court for Judicial Review of the recent Racing Appeals Tribunal decision in the Ben Sarina case. They sort of had to, for the Tribunal’s determination that disqualified or warned off former licensees are not bound by or subject to the rules of harness […]
Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pig likes it. – George Bernard Shaw Did the new Australian Turf Club Chairman, Directors, and their members and allies really imagine that they could pass up the offer of a lifetime to sell Rosehill for billions of dollars, and turn the Vote No campaign into a series […]
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Dear NSW Racing Industry participants, Unfortunately, there has been much misinformation relating to the Australian Turf Club (ATC) and why Racing NSW has issued a Show Cause Notice as to why the ATC should not be put into administration. Racing NSW wanted to take the opportunity to reassure all participants that this action […]
The Snake Gully Cup is a thoroughbred race run at Gundagai in mid-December that has long been one of the major events on the NSW country racing calendar. Many thousands of racing fans come from all points on the map to attend the Cup, with the 2-day Friday and Saturday meetings always attracting huge crowds. […]
Cowra saw the most protests since the POW breakout of 1944 yesterday at the trots. First there was the protest 2nd v 1st in race 4. It was upheld, with the $2.80 favorite losing the race after interfering with the runner up in the straight. That was followed by another 1st v 2nd objection in […]
The attacks on greyhound racing continue, with WA the latest target. Can the dogs survive the concerted campaigns by animal activists that are having success in shifting public opinion against the sport? I guess that will depend on how the industry responds to the challenges it is facing now and in the future. We will […]
This is Harness Racing NSW’ new ad for the Carnival of Cups. It is in our view totally inane. Some had too much money to spend and too few ideas. Just ask Mini Me. And tell him to get a haircut.
