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European tried-horse market ‘off its head’ – leading syndicator keeps powder dry
Australian Bloodstock’s Jamie Lovett says the soaring price of European stayers, driven by Middle Eastern buyers with “no budget”, has left the Melbourne Cup-winning syndicator struggling to secure spring carnival prospects beyond Al Riffa and Perisher.
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Wagering behemoth Entain cuts 500 jobs in global efficiency drive
Entain’s decision to lay off 500 workers globally has intensified concerns about the wagering sector’s restructuring, although the immediate impact on Australian operations remains uncertain following earlier domestic redundancies.
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Straight Talk – Will Tabcorp’s tote ignite an industry shift, the latest on the pattern and Japanese demand for Aussie pedigrees
This week on Straight Talk, we look at Tabcorp’s national tote deal, Racing NSW’s role and the likely impact on takeout rates and retail channels, alongside updates on bloodstock, farm sales and the surge in Japanese demand for the progeny of Australian mares.
Bookmakers and their digital paths to punters
Australia’s biggest wagering brands are carving out increasingly distinct positions online, with recent website data highlighting a widening gap between the industry’s leaders and the challengers chasing growth.
Revisiting the Formula – Racing’s latest quest for a league of its own
Greg Maffei made Formula 1 a global growth story and is looking to apply some of the same principles to thoroughbred racing through the newly launched Horse Racing League. Bren O’Brien looks at the challenges and opportunities of a league concept in thoroughbred racing.
Straight Talk – Racing NSW puts ATC into administration, PVL’s racing future and a cooling stallion market
This week on Straight Talk, Racing NSW takes control of the Australian Turf Club, Peter V’landys weighs up his future, Yulong makes a key bloodstock move, and we examine the wagering reforms, regulatory crackdowns and industry shifts shaping racing in Australia and beyond.
