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Flutter cyber breach impacts Betfair customers

Warwick Barr |
Betting exchange Betfair confirms personal data belonging to its customers has been stolen in a cybersecurity breach involving Flutter Entertainment.
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Straight Talk Podcast - How much for Winx's colt, the future of racing in remote Australia, plus an interview with owner/breeder Daniel Allam

The Straight News Desk |
In this week's edition of Straight Talk, sponsored by Darley and Inglis, Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe look at the Snitzel x Winx colt, put racing in remote Australia under the spotlight and chat to breeder and owner Daniel Allam.

Island of uncertainty - Tasracing commits to King Island but battle for horse numbers persists

Warwick Barr |
King Island is a fine example of a quintessential Australian community racing, but it desperately needs “outside” support to ensure it remains that way, ahead of planning for a new season.

Run The Numbers – The stats that matter on the 57 Australian Group 1 winners of 2024/25

Bren O'Brien |
As Australia’s busiest Group 1 racing season came to a close, Tashi became the 57th individual horse to win an elite race in 2024/25, a list which also features 30 trainers and 33 different jockeys. This week’s Run The Numbers breaks down all the key figures.

Rowe On Monday - NZ legend Joe Yorke remembered, Japanese syndicate success a pointer to expansion, sales recruitment hots up

Tim Rowe |
In his latest Rowe On Monday column, Tim Rowe reports on the loss of a New Zealand industry legend, provides an insight into Japan-based Umanity Racing's plans for Australia and details the competition between auction houses for 2026 yearlings.
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