Racing NSW Snap Up Scone

RACING NSW has not confirmed if it has purchased the Scone racecourse and surrounding land, including the new Equine Research facility, but said it will be making a major announcement soon.

On Tuesday, the Sydney Morning Herald published an article detailing properties considered for purchase by Racing NSW and plans to develop a ‘training haven’ similar to Newmarket, which is in close proximity to Sydney.

“It (Racing NSW) has also purchased the Scone racecourse and surrounding land and it will become a 120-hectare training centre of excellence in Australia’s best horse country.”

The deal does not include the not-for-profit Scone Race Club, which has a lease agreement with the owner of the racecourse.