Sportsbet defied the ongoing decline in the Australian racing market to post a jump in revenue in the first quarter of 2026, as its under-pressure global parent company confirmed a series of leadership changes focused on its American business.
Entain has become the latest wagering company found to have breached its BetStop obligations, with more than 500 instances of self-excluded customers accessing its services.
In Classic races either side of the Atlantic at the weekend, descendants of a trio of true blue hens further enhanced the influence of their families, while South Australian Derby winner Wigmore put his globetrotting grand dam’s name back up in lights.
A review of the circumstances which saw the Hobart Cup run 38 metres short of its advertised distance has found a litany of errors led to the blunder, but cleared the chief steward’s decision to allow the race to proceed despite knowing the barriers were in the wrong position.
John O’Shea’s four-month disqualification, imposed by Racing NSW stewards after his verbal altercation with Racing NSW vets, has been effectively reinstated after the Racing Appeals Tribunal backed the regulator’s right to charge him under a local law of racing.
For the past 30 years it has been common for at least one Kentucky Derby winner to be standing as a sire in Australia, but as we look forward to the 2026 edition, the upcoming breeding season will mark a third straight year without a winner of the famous race on an Australian roster.
Tabcorp is on the brink of realising a generational ambition to create a single national tote across Australia. But two months out from its slated launch, scepticism remains as to what its impact may be and even when it will be rolled out. Bren O’Brien looks at the key unanswered questions.
Vinery will boast two star emerging stallions on its roster in 2026, with Ole Kirk, who will stand at $110,000, to be joined by Farnan, who will kickstart his stint at his new farm at $77,000.
Punters may be changing their behaviour as belts tighten due to broader economic clouds, but publicly listed wagering company betr remains confident in its pursuit of profitability and growth.
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