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 1. New Licensing Policy In New Zealand
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing introduces a new Licensing Policy on August 1. (29 July 2010)
 2. Wyong Welcomes New Mona Lisa Sponsor
The Mona Lisa Stakes, Wyong Race Club's time honoured feature race for fillies and mares, has a new sponsor. (29 July 2010)
 3. ARB Federal Government Inquiry Submission
The Australian Racing Board has prepared a substantial submission for the consideration of the Federal Government's Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry into the Australian horse industry emergency animal disease response agreement. (28 July 2010)
 4. Forecast Snow For Rosehill Gardens
Sydney Turf Club is literally bringing the snow to Sydney for its Winter Wonderland Race Day this Saturday (31 July) which features the running of the $100,000 Winter Championship over 1500m. (28 July 2010)
 5. Black And Bent Joins Award Finalists
Black And Bent, the versatile jumps racing star, has moved a step closer to a fairytale victory in the 2010 Staging Connections Victorian Racehorse of the Year award. (28 July 2010)
 6. BRC Will Accommodate All Brisbane Trainers
Following the finalisation of applications to train at the Brisbane Racing Club, the BRC Board has announced that all Eagle Farm and Doomben trainers who made application can be accommodated at Eagle Farm racecourse. (23 July 2010)
 7. Randwick Gets $150 Million Revamp
The iconic Royal Randwick racecourse will have facilities to rival anything in the world after the NSW Government today announced it would invest $150 million toward a total rebuild of its infrastructure. (22 July 2010)
 8. Peter Norrgard Retires
Gosford Race Club chairman Peter Norrgard has announced that he will retire at the club's AGM scheduled for 25 October 2010. (17 July 2010)
 9. New Warwick Farm Track Manager
The Australian Jockey Club (AJC) today announced the appointment of Mr James Cataldo as the Warwick Farm Track Manager, effective 9 August 2010. (14 July 2010)
 10. Queensland Asset Management Plan
A series of meetings involving stakeholders in Queensland's newly-merged racing industry will provide vital information to assist in the development of an Asset Management Plan. (12 July 2010)
 11. George Hanlon Medal Honours Top Trainer
Country Racing Victoria announced that Victoria's Country Trainer of the Year will be presented with the George Hanlon Trophy to duly recognise their outstanding training achievement. (9 July 2010)
 12. Victorian Horse Of The Year
A field of 10 has assembled for the race to secure the coveted title of Victorian Racehorse of the Year at next month's Victorian Thoroughbred Racing Awards. (5 July 2010)
 13. John Hackett To Stay On Stewards Panel
Racing Queensland Limited has acknowledged the contribution to racing integrity of deputy chief stipendiary steward John Hackett as he moves into semi-retirement. (2 July 2010)
 14. Danny Nikolic Inquiry - RADB Reasons For Decision
Victorian Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board Reasons for Decision in the matter of jockey Danny Nikolic heard on Monday June 21 to Wednesday June 23. (29 June 2010)
 15. No Action Taken On SA Jockey Challenge
Thoroughbred Racing SA has announced that stewards have completed their inquiries into wagering activity on the Jockeys' Challenge and have determined that no charges against any parties were warranted. (29 June 2010)
 16. BRC Celebrates First Anniversary
Queensland's new metropolitan race club turns one this month and will celebrate with a huge birthday party at Eagle Farm on Saturday July 10. (28 June 2010)
 17. Racing NSW Response To Productivity Report
Punters are not the winners as claimed by supporters of the Productivity Commission's report issued in Canberra today. (23 June 2010)
 18. Cup Pins Support Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria has been named as the official charity partner of the 2010 Caulfield Spring Racing Carnival Pin & Win program. (21 June 2010)
 19. New Funding Model For New Zealand Racing
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing today unveiled significant changes to the way it will fund thoroughbred racing next season from August 1. (18 June 2010)
 20. Students Get First Look At Races
Students completing the 2010 Darby McCarthy Indigenous Employment Program will get their first look at a race meeting tomorrow as the group heads out to at Rosehill Gardens. (18 June 2010)
 21. What The Cup Means To The Economy
Research has confirmed the positive economic impact the Melbourne Cup Carnival has each year on the state of Victoria and the nation. (10 June 2010)
 22. $80 Million Boost For Queensland Racing
Queensland racing will receive a budget boost of $80 million from the State Government to support growth into the future. (9 June 2010)
 23. Consolation Bonus For Melbourne Cup Ballots
The Victoria Racing Club will offer a consolation bonus opportunity for connections of horses balloted from this year's Emirates Melbourne Cup final field. (8 June 2010)
 24. Bentley Answers Country Critics
Queensland Racing Limited chairman Bob Bentley today set the record straight about country racing's position in the new legislation and called for those using it as a political football to stop. (28 May 2010)
 25. MRC Expands Gaming Portfolio
Melbourne Racing Club has confirmed that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a portfolio of gaming and entertainment venues. (28 May 2010)
 26. Racing Victoria Product Fee Policy
Racing Victoria chairman Michael Duffy has responded to a newspaper article regarding RVL sharing in corporate bookmaker Centrebet's losses. (27 May 2010)
 27. Sky Racing Extends Free Coverage
Sky Racing has announced that the free trial period for subscription TV customers viewing its new racing channels Sky Racing2 and Sky Racing World will be extended until 30 June 2010. (24 May 2010)
 28. Queensland Government Passes New Racing Legislation
Queensland Parliament has approved a single racing control body to guide the industry to a sustainable and healthy financial future, Minister Responsible for Racing Peter Lawlor has said. (22 May 2010)
 29. Work Begins On Werribee Quarantine Centre
Work has commenced this week on Victoria's new $1.4 million International Horse Quarantine Centre at Werribee Racecourse ahead of the 2010 Spring Racing Carnival. (21 May 2010)
 30. 150 Years At Randwick
Royal Randwick will mark 150 years of horse racing by the AJC at the iconic Sydney course on 29 May, with a race meeting which embraces its strong community links. (20 May 2010)
 31. Annual Taralye Race Day At Caulfield
The Melbourne Racing Club is delighted to welcome the Taralye Foundation back to Caulfield on Saturday for their fifth annual race day. (20 May 2010)
 32. New Conditions For Jockey Licenses
The Australian Racing Board and the Australian Jockeys Association announce the progress of a working party established to streamline the licensing of jockeys who ride in more than one State or Territory. (19 May 2010)
 33. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week
Victoria's three racing codes have come together in support of the fifth annual Responsible Gambling Awareness Week which runs from 17 to 23 May. (15 May 2010)
 34. Scone Headlines Race Date Initiatives For 2010/11
Racing NSW today released the NSW thoroughbred race dates for 2010/11, with Racing NSW Chief Executive, Mr Peter V'landys, unveiling a number of changes for the new racing season. (14 May 2010)
 35. Scone Headlines Race Date Initiatives For 2010/11
Racing NSW today released the NSW thoroughbred race dates for 2010/11, with Racing NSW Chief Executive, Mr Peter V'landys, unveiling a number of changes for the new racing season. (14 May 2010)
 36. Rockhampton Jockey Club Signs Up For Partnership With Queensland Racing
The committee of the Rockhampton Jockey Club last night endorsed their members' decision to partner with Queensland Racing Limited (QRL) in the development of a company that will own the land and existing infrastructure at Callaghan Park. (14 May 2010)
 37. Betfair And Sportsbet Proceedings
Racing NSW has been notified that Justice Perram intends to deliver judgment in the Federal Court proceedings commenced by Betfair and Sportsbet at 10:15am on Wednesday, 16 June 2010. (12 May 2010)
 38. NZ Racing In Strong Position
The New Zealand Racing Board has achieved a solid half year result with revenues of $830 million for the six months to 31 January 2010, slightly ahead of budget. (11 May 2010)
 39. Blake Shinn's Suspension Reduced To Reprimand
Please be advised an appeal by licensed jockey Blake Shinn against a careless riding charge was today dismissed by the Appeal Panel. (11 May 2010)
 40. Plastic Rail Debuts At Betfair Park
Horse and rider safety has been enhanced at Betfair Park (Sandown) with the installation of the revolutionary Mawsafe plastic running rail at Victoria's most active metropolitan racetrack. (11 May 2010)
 41. Forensic Accountant Checks Race Clubs Books
Queensland Racing has appointed the same accountancy firm which is looking at the Melbourne Storm to independently assess the books of major turf clubs across the State. (11 May 2010)
 42. Darwin Turf Club And Sky Racing Join Forces
All Darwin thoroughbred racing will now be on Sky Racing's new channel, Sky Racing2, with the racing broadcaster securing the media rights of the Darwin Turf Club. (10 May 2010)
 43. Latest Stage Of Corbould Park's Million Dollar Upgrade Opens
Corbould Park's $21million redevelopment is off and racing with the venue already being hailed as one of Queensland's finest. (10 May 2010)
 44. Forensic Accountants To Check Turf Club Finances
Queensland Racing today confirmed it had appointed the same accountancy firm which is looking at the Melbourne Storm to independently assess the books of major turf clubs across the State. (10 May 2010)
 45. Top Cop Joins Queensland Racing
Queensland Racing has appointmed Wayne King as the investigative officer within QRL's integrity department. (5 May 2010)
 46. ACT Budget A Big Win For Local Racing
The ACT Government budget has been released and provides a revised funding model for the ACT racing industry. (4 May 2010)
 47. NSW Miss Universe Adds Glamour
The glamour of the Autumn Racing Carnival continues on Saturday, 8 May as Sydney Turf Club hosts the Miss Universe Australia 2010 – New South Wales Preliminary during its next race day at Rosehill Gardens. (4 May 2010)
 48. Coalition Support For Warrnambool Carnival
The Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition has declared its strong support for the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. (3 May 2010)
 49. Queensland Racing HIstory Now Available
In July of 2008 Queensland Racing Limited announced that it would begin to officially record the history of racing in Queensland. (2 May 2010)
 50. Third Leg Of Cox Plate Championship
One of Europe's premium Group 1 races, the Prix de Ganay is to take place this weekend at the home of French racing, Longchamp Racecourse on Sunday, 2 May. (30 April 2010)
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