Mitch Freedman has produced the finest season of his training career with fewer horses, proving a disciplined philosophy borrowed from an elite sporting team can deliver results on the eve of spring.
Queensland stables will gain greater visibility before final acceptances under changes intended to encourage fuller races, limit scratchings and improve confidence among punters and wagering operators.
Flying Start Syndications runner Resolutely never made it to the Golden Slipper but Cameron Bennett is hoping the form from the $5 million race can translate to spring success for his filly.
King Island Racing Club has set a July 31 deadline for trainers to commit to a proposed 2026/27 season, warning that racing will again be abandoned if it cannot attract enough support as Tasracing concedes the future of racing on the island is uncertain.
Adrian Bott has hailed he and Gai Waterhouse’s move to take over one of Randwick’s most famous stables as a key platform for future growth of the training business, after they assumed Leilani Lodge following Ciaron Maher’s short-lived association.
Twin economic reports released on the same day have reinforced racing's importance to Victoria and Queensland, highlighting the industry's growing economic contribution, regional employment base and community impact across both states.
New research conducted by Roy Morgan has found one in seven Australian adults is being adversely affected by betting activity, either through their own behaviour or that of someone close to them.
Australian-owned wagering brand Stake has become an unlikely political talking point in Britain, with Everton's sponsorship deal overlapping with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's lifelong support of the EPL club and a gambling reform agenda.
Entain’s decision to lay off 500 workers globally has intensified concerns about the wagering sector’s restructuring, although the immediate impact on Australian operations remains uncertain following earlier domestic redundancies.
Website analytics reveal Hong Kong has built a global digital powerhouse while Australia's racing authorities have adopted sharply different approaches to serving participants, punters and broader racing audiences.
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