Public liability? - The changing face of holiday racing in Australia

Public liability? - The changing face of holiday racing in Australia

Warwick Barr |
Melbourne Cup day aside, metropolitan racing on a public holiday in Australia is a shadow of its former self as clubs and regulators grapple with high costs and changing consumer habits.
The Kiwi chasing a Quokka in the race for Perth’s richest turf prize
Racing Industry

The Kiwi chasing a Quokka in the race for Perth’s richest turf prize

Warwick Barr |
‘A strong reform package is coming’ - Odds shorten on post-election wagering advertising changes
Wagering

‘A strong reform package is coming’ - Odds shorten on post-election wagering advertising changes

Bren O'Brien |
Selling down - former fund manager Perry continues his exit from breeding industry
Breeding and Bloodstock

Selling down - former fund manager Perry continues his exit from breeding industry

Tim Rowe |
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Straight Shorts - Friday April 25 - Microphone breakthrough, epic St Leger, Zoustar share for sale, bet365 fined

Straight Shorts - Friday April 25 - Microphone breakthrough, epic St Leger, Zoustar share for sale, bet365 fined

The Straight News Desk |
In today's Straight Shorts, Flemington stakes winners for two exported stallions, a new addition for Woodside Park, a share in Zoustar to be offered online, bet365 runs afoul of regulator and David Hayes' Sprint hopes rising.
Straight Shorts - Thursday April 24 - Prized return, vale Happy Clapper, Asfoora stretched, Churchill Downs development paused

Straight Shorts - Thursday April 24 - Prized return, vale Happy Clapper, Asfoora stretched, Churchill Downs development paused

The Straight News Desk |
Straight Talk Podcast - Stallion fees, breeding stock sales, the Quokka and PVL future feat. Darley's Arvin Chadee and Inglis' Harry Bailey

Straight Talk Podcast - Stallion fees, breeding stock sales, the Quokka and PVL future feat. Darley's Arvin Chadee and Inglis' Harry Bailey

The Straight News Desk |
‘Hard work makes up for a bit of luck’ - Rich Hill in commanding position despite lowering big guns service fees

‘Hard work makes up for a bit of luck’ - Rich Hill in commanding position despite lowering big guns service fees

Tim Rowe |
Zoustar fee steady as Widden reacts to market

Zoustar fee steady as Widden reacts to market

Tim Rowe |
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Straight Talk Podcast - Stallion fees, breeding stock sales, the Quokka and PVL future feat. Darley's Arvin Chadee and Inglis' Harry Bailey

Straight Talk Podcast - Stallion fees, breeding stock sales, the Quokka and PVL future feat. Darley's Arvin Chadee and Inglis' Harry Bailey

The Straight News Desk |
In this week’s episode of Straight Talk, brought to you by Inglis and Darley, join hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe as they explore the setting of stallion fees ahead of the upcoming 2025 breeding season.
Can Overpass make it a three-peat in the 2025 Kia Quokka?

Can Overpass make it a three-peat in the 2025 Kia Quokka?

Sponsored Content |
The Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass has drawn in barrier 10 as he aims to make it a three-peat in the $5 million 2025 Kia Quokka, to be run this Saturday.
How club membership remains a powerful force in Australian racing

How club membership remains a powerful force in Australian racing

Warwick Barr |
Membership has been the foundation on which Australian racing clubs have been built and its power base remains strong despite having a diminishing relevance on the balance sheet.
Straight Talk Podcast - Star additions for Coolmore, the bonus questions, the Rosehill reset and Tabcorp still waiting

Straight Talk Podcast - Star additions for Coolmore, the bonus questions, the Rosehill reset and Tabcorp still waiting

The Straight News Desk |
This week’s Straight Talk features an interview with Coolmore’s Tom Moore on its new stallion additions, plus a discussion on breeders’ bonus, Tabcorp’s ongoing wait and the Rosehill reset.
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Public liability? - The changing face of holiday racing in Australia

Public liability? - The changing face of holiday racing in Australia

Warwick Barr |
The Kiwi chasing a Quokka in the race for Perth’s richest turf prize

The Kiwi chasing a Quokka in the race for Perth’s richest turf prize

Warwick Barr |
Comment: Is this the end game for Peter V'landys, or just another twist in his racing tale?

Comment: Is this the end game for Peter V'landys, or just another twist in his racing tale?

Bren O'Brien |
‘Deeply concerned’ - Major industry players call for Racing Minister to fast-track NSW review

‘Deeply concerned’ - Major industry players call for Racing Minister to fast-track NSW review

Bren O'Brien |
‘Looking beyond perfection’ – Chris Waller on the pressure to be the best

‘Looking beyond perfection’ – Chris Waller on the pressure to be the best

Matt Stewart |
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‘A strong reform package is coming’ - Odds shorten on post-election wagering advertising changes

‘A strong reform package is coming’ - Odds shorten on post-election wagering advertising changes

Bren O'Brien |
Tabcorp uncertainty persists as NSW government drags heels on funding review

Tabcorp uncertainty persists as NSW government drags heels on funding review

Bren O'Brien |
Bookie breached and fined for failing to record customer phone calls

Bookie breached and fined for failing to record customer phone calls

Bren O'Brien |
17 days of dominance – Australia’s biggest betting races

17 days of dominance – Australia’s biggest betting races

Bren O'Brien |
Wagering companies follow sudden stock downturn

Wagering companies follow sudden stock downturn

Bren O'Brien |
Breeding and Bloodstock
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‘Hard work makes up for a bit of luck’ - Rich Hill in commanding position despite lowering big guns service fees

‘Hard work makes up for a bit of luck’ - Rich Hill in commanding position despite lowering big guns service fees

Tim Rowe |
Zoustar fee steady as Widden reacts to market

Zoustar fee steady as Widden reacts to market

Tim Rowe |
Selling down - former fund manager Perry continues his exit from breeding industry

Selling down - former fund manager Perry continues his exit from breeding industry

Tim Rowe |
Ole Kirk in select Vinery Stud company as 2025 service fee announced

Ole Kirk in select Vinery Stud company as 2025 service fee announced

Tim Rowe |
New guard for Darley - Top Godolphin colts join breeding giant's NSW roster

New guard for Darley - Top Godolphin colts join breeding giant's NSW roster

Tim Rowe |
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