Australian Turf Club

After two days of deliberation, on Friday, the Australian Turf Club (ATC) successfully stalled the appointment of an administrator, after the NSW Supreme Court ruled there was no persuasive evidence the club faced imminent insolvency. The decision followed a two-day hearing, culminating in a significant legal win for the ATC, with Justice Francois Kunc granting an injunction preventing Racing NSW from placing the club into administration until a full Supreme Court hearing scheduled for February 18 and 19, 2026. Racing NSW's case to appoint an administrator hinged on the belief...

The Australian Turf Club has secured a temporary injunction from the Supreme Court of New South Wales halting Racing NSW's move to place the club under administration, with the matter set to be heard on Thursday, December 18. Racing NSW announced on Monday it intended to appoint an administrator, citing concerns over the ATC's financial position and corporate governance, claiming the club failed to present a credible remediation plan during a protracted show-cause process. ATC chairman Tim Hale rejected those claims, saying the club is "financially strong and operationally stable"....

Ciaron Maher Racing will train out of Leilani Lodge at Royal Randwick after the Australian Turf Club (ATC) granted the operation stalls. The operation currently trains at Warwick Farm, Bong Bong Farm and Bobs Farm. However, the Warwick Farm branch of Ciaron Maher Racing will relocate to Randwick. "Ciaron Maher Racing is absolutely delighted to announced that we have been allocated stables at the iconic Royal Randwick Racecourse," the operation posted in a statement on X. "We are deeply honoured to receive the keys to Leilani Lodge, a stable steeped...

Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress), the world's highest-rated sprinter, has been confirmed as an intended runner in the A$20 million G1 The Everest after the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) finalised a deal to secure the Australian Turf Club's slot for two years. Trained by David Hayes, Ka Ying Rising was last seen winning the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize at Sha Tin in April, beating Japanese ace Satono Reve by over two lengths to gain his 12th consecutive win. "I'm absolutely thrilled it's been finalised," Hayes told the South China Morning...

By Kristen Manning/TTR AusNZ In one of the most significant votes in Australian racing history, members of the Australian Turf Club (ATC) have rejected the proposed A$5-billion sale of Rosehill Gardens, voting down a controversial resolution that would have seen the iconic western Sydney racecourse redeveloped into housing. The final result was 56.1 per cent against and 43.9 per cent in favour, with 4413 members voting "No" and 3451 voting "Yes". The vote marked the end of an 18-month saga that saw heated debate, a parliamentary inquiry, and widespread industry...

By TTR AusNZ On Sunday, Edward Cummings was approved by the Australian Turf Club (ATC) to train at Leilani Lodge on an interim basis. Cummings still requires Racing NSW to upgrade his trainers' licence from provisional to metro, before he can officially take over the lease at the yard which has been occupied by a member of the Cummings family for over 40 years. It was revealed on Thursday last week that Cummings' father, Anthony, had been given an eviction notice by the ATC. "They [ATC] have provided me with...

By Renee Geelen/TTR AusNZ It was revealed on Thursday by 7news.com.au that Anthony Cummings has been given an eviction notice by the Australian Turf Club (ATC) from Leilani Stables. Additionally, he has had his training licence revoked by Racing NSW and this is going through an appeals process which is understood to be concluded on Friday by the Racing Appeals Tribunal. These are two separate issues but are related to each other, as only a licenced trainer can hold a lease on ATC-owned stables. Australian Racing has a couple of...

Australian Turf Club (ATC) Head Of Racing and Wagering James Ross will shortly take up a leading role with the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) after eight years at the ATC. He announced his resignation on Thursday and will finish his tenure with the ATC after this year's Autumn carnival. "James has been instrumental in ATC remaining at the forefront of racing in Australia," CEO Matt Galanos told Racing NSW. "He has ensured ATC has continued to forge a reputation as an industry leader through the delivery of a world-class...

The partnership framework between the Australian Turf Club (ATC) and QIPCO British Champions Day has been extended, and as part of this initiative, the respective trophies commemorating the late Queen Elizabeth II will be displayed internationally. Every April, the ATC stages the A$5-million G1 Queen Elizabeth S. at Royal Randwick, while in October, Ascot Racecourse runs the G1 Queen Elizabeth II S. on QIPCO British Champions Day. The latter is set for Saturday, Oct. 21. The Randwick trophy will be part of the Hall of Fame exhibition in the main...

Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club (ATC) announced on Sunday that the G1 George Main S. will be replaced by the G1 King Charles III S. at Royal Randwick starting this year. The King Charles III S. is named in honour of His Majesty The King and will be run over 1600 metres under weight-for-age conditions and carry a prize purse of A$5 million, making it the world's richest weight-for-age mile event. Last year's George Main S., won by Anamoe (Aus) (Street Boss), was worth A$1 million in 2022....