Bren O'Brien

A lack of consultation from the Northern Territory government over a decision to double the tax cap on wagering companies has infuriated a key industry lobby group.

Having been one of the driving forces behind the Ladbrokes Racing Club, Dan Cobby is keen to apply his experience in his new role with one of Australia’s fastest-growing stables.

With a record number of stallions standing at $200,000-plus in Australia this season, it is not surprising that the average fee for a commercial sire has hit unprecedented levels. Run The Numbers digs deep into the stallion fee trends for 2025.

Yulong has built its stallion roster to 11 and added a third new face to the 2025 line-up, confirming Group 2-winning son of Written Tycoon, First Settler, would start his breeding career at the Victorian farm.

The Australian Turf Club has revealed the likely site of the fourth Sydney racecourse should it sell Rosehill, with a Memorandum Of Understanding signed to acquire and develop Penrith Golf Club.

Sportsbet’s parent company Flutter has cited racing industry challenges as a key driver in an 18 per cent drop in revenue for the Australian arm of the global wagering giant.

One of the key arguments made by the Australian Turf Club in its pitch to members to sell Rosehill is that racing’s popularity is on the decline. But the varying data on this crucial point reveals a much broader challenge for the racing industry.