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Newgate’s Henry Field reverses stance, backs 2500-metre Victoria Derby
Newgate Farm managing director Henry Field has dropped his support for a 2000-metre Victoria Derby, saying Victorian racing cannot afford to lose top three-year-olds from the Cox Plate, and he sees no case for extra prize money at the current Derby distance.
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BHA warns UK machine-duty rise could cost British racing £57 million a year
The British Horseracing Authority says the UK Government’s latest lift in Machine Games Duty to 25 per cent risks closing hundreds of betting shops and stripping millions from levy and media rights, while Entain puts its own cost at £25 million.
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Straight Talk – Coolmore and Derby debates, overseas buys for Aussies and a chat with Louis Mihalyka
This week on Straight Talk, Louis Mihalyka talks about a host of topics including the Coolmore Stud Stakes, while Tim and Bren chat the future of the Victoria Derby, the latest Tattersalls developments and what Star Entertainment’s AUSTRAC penalty could mean for wagering operators.
🔒 🔒 What Star’s $260 million AUSTRAC penalty may mean for Entain and Tabcorp
While the casino sector has been left reeling after Star Entertainment was forced to pay $260 million in fines for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing program failures, two of Australia’s big three wagering companies watched with interest.
🔒 🔒 The vet behind Cosmic Crusader’s Cox Plate triumph
Western Australian veterinarian Dr Tom Ahern developed his own procedure to help racehorses overcome breathing issues and he’s hoping his highest-profile success story, Cosmic Crusader, can help his peers take notice.

















