Warwick Barr

During a lifetime in the wagering industry, Gerard Daffy has seen it all. And he has bet on a lot more as one of the true survivors in the Australian sports betting sector.

The 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes winner Hayasugi has been euthanised after battling a hoof issue since her spring campaign was cut short.

While Tabcorp is preparing for a business reset under Gillon McLachlan, the results were much better in 2024 for two rival wagering companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

It’s been 40 years since Mark Read led a successful Melbourne Cup plunge on Black Knight. One of racing’s great thinkers, Read says there has been no other race like it for wagering.

Whether we like it or not, social media is here to stay. Warwick Barr investigates the numbers behind the names and how the thoroughbred industry is embracing business on X, Instagram and TikTok.

The potential sale of Rosehill promised to become a significant industry topic in 2024 and the headlines didn’t disappoint. Nothing will likely change heading into 2025 as we look into the crystal ball to see what’s ahead for racing in the New Year.

Group 1-winning colt Switzerland has provided a windfall for Coolmore as the standout horse to so far emerge from the 47 seven-figure yearlings sold during the 2023 Australian yearling sales.