Darryl Hewitt’s turn to serve as Sir Now chases Group 3 Caulfield win
The Hewitt name is in the sporting spotlight again, with Cruz making headlines at Wimbledon while great-uncle Darryl takes Sir Now to Caulfield in search of a Group 3 victory.
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UK betting checks may offer a window to Australia’s future
Britain's latest gambling reforms, which include affordability checks, have the potential to resonate with governments and regulators in Australia, writes Warwick Barr.
Southside Racing pokies plan hinges on ‘new losses’, council says
While poker machine revenue has become a key pillar of many Victorian racing clubs' finances, Southside Racing's latest expansion proposal has highlighted the tension between commercial sustainability and concerns about gambling harm.
$24 million sanction – ACMA gets serious in action against illegal gambling operators
A long-running investigation into prohibited online poker services has resulted in substantial sanctions, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb unlawful gambling platforms that target Australian players via virtual currency systems.
The Foote factor – a trusted eye behind SCT’s growing syndication ambitions
Stephen Everett says bloodstock expert John Foote's judgement has underpinned SCT Syndications' growth, positioning the business to successfully absorb Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock as it aims for more winter success at Flemington.
Premium venues to benefit as RV reshapes country racing calendar
Racing Victoria will overhaul the classification of country TAB meetings from next season, with six key venues to receive premium status as part of a strategy to strengthen wagering and engagement.
Australian Classics in Asian Pattern Committee’s line of fire, but no firm decisions imminent
The Asian Pattern Committee will hold a virtual meeting with delegates on Thursday, with Australia’s dysfunctional black-type calendar high on the agenda. However, stakeholders hoping for an immediate shake-up may be disappointed, write Tim Rowe and Warwick Barr.
Aqueduct’s farewell reflects a shrinking American racing landscape
A New York racing institution closes after 132 years as Aqueduct becomes the latest casualty of America's shrinking racetrack landscape, with lessons and comparisons reaching all the way to Australia.
Maher secures Crown Lodge lease as Racing NSW completes landmark purchase
Ciaron Maher will relocate the heart of his NSW team to Crown Lodge after Racing NSW acquired the historic Warwick Farm training complex from Godolphin.
‘I’ll keep working until the day I die’ – unless Headley Grange can rewrite the script in Stradbroke
After two decades, Bob Manwaring may have finally found the horse to fund his commitment to a small-scale breeding operation instead of relying on “outside” income to pay the bills.
