In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Godolphin’s Andy Makiv outlines expectations ahead of the second season of its public training model. Sebastian Hutch on why Tron Bolt’s victory could be a game-changer for the Inglis Ready2Race Sale, and how a stallion auction format reprises an old formula.
In the supercharged AI era, Australia’s racing industry seems stuck in analogue. But with Racing Australia preparing to rebuild its core systems, a rare window has opened, one that could define how the industry uses data for decades to come, writes Bren O’Brien.
In this week’s Straight Talk, we feature a chat with VRC CEO Kylie Rogers, examine potential changes to syndication, analyse trends in breeding and bloodstock and explore the World Cup’s impact on wagering and the challenges of illegal betting.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to generate a record $US60 billion in legal wagering, underscoring the tournament’s unrivalled value to bookmakers and regulators worldwide.
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Peter Murray on owning a sudden blue hen, Linda Monds reflects on the state of the industry, Sebastian Hutch on where the new investment is coming from and Dr Ahmed's Australian flavour to his Libyan thoroughbred renaissance.
Trainer Matt Cumani mounts a vigorous defense of the Victoria Derby in its current form, arguing, among other things, that thoroughbred racing can not just be made to be a measure of speed.
Straight Talk looks at training costs amid concerns about ATC increases, Tasmania's reduced race meeting schedule, challenges for smaller breeders and much, much more.
NSW trainers have urged Racing NSW to trial the Sleip AI lameness detection app before mandating its full use across the state, citing unanswered questions over costs, compliance and how the technology's findings will be applied.
The Straight and Horse Jobs Australia are proud to announce a new strategic partnership designed to transform employment advertising and career pathways across the thoroughbred, racing and wagering industries.
Graeme Hinton's four-month stint as Racing NSW's acting chief executive presents an early opportunity to mend strained relations with breeders by engaging directly with the Hunter Valley's influential thoroughbred industry, writes Tim Rowe.
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