The long wait for a new funding deed for Tasmanian racing continues with the latest minister responsible for delivering certainty to the industry, Roger Jaensch, saying final details are unlikely to be formalised before the state budget in May next year, while any new agreement is unlikely to be as long as the current 20 years.
PointsBet has attributed a 16 per cent fall in first-half group revenue to stronger compliance standards in its Australian business and adverse sports results as it expands its mass-market sports customer base.
As Rachel King builds her own formidable Group 1 record, she is also helping female jockeys power towards a significant milestone: 50 Group 1 wins in Australia. Run The Numbers dives into the major contributors from Diane Moseley to Siena Grima.
Victoria Racing Club has returned to annual profit for the first time in six years, with topline figures revealed to media soon after it was confirmed Neil Wilson will be replaced by Vin Cox as chairman, and before four board seats are put up for election at December’s annual general meeting.
A surprise legal development in the battle for the future of Auckland’s Avondale Jockey Club could have wide-reaching ramifications for the future infrastructure plans of the New Zealand racing industry.
Sebastian Hutch will succeed Mark Webster as managing director of Inglis in January, extending his responsibilities beyond the bloodstock business he has led since 2021.
Reform advocates unhappy with the federal government’s recent changes to wagering laws are uniting behind a push to impose significant restrictions, including deposit limits, in the Northern Territory.
As The Everest approaches its 10th edition, even the most ardent critics of Racing NSW could not deny the success of a one-time “pop-up’ race that has become the Group 1 centrepiece of racing in NSW. But how does the race evolve into its second decade, and will the slot format sustain that industry engagement?
Australia’s thoroughbred industry carries considerable political and social weight, contributing not just as a sporting pastime but as a fully fledged industry. But exactly how big is it, and exactly how many people does it employ? We have pulled together the latest national estimates and state-by-state figures.
One Pool’s launch is an important step towards reviving parimutuel betting in Australia. But bigger pools are only the starting point. The test is whether they deliver competitive dividends and rebuild customer confidence - and Hong Kong’s early-season wagering weakness offers a possible warning about the risks.
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