Queensland trainers on notice over potential syndication breaches
As ASIC considers tightening rules on the sale of racehorse shares, one state-based regulator has issued a warning to trainers not to breach syndication regulations.
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NZTR weighs export levy hike amid industry pushback
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing says it is in the early stages of evaluating the fee structure for the export of horses to raise revenue and direct it towards the local industry.
Straight Talk – Australia’s bloodstock resurgence, NZ export levy, Racing NSW bullish stats and Australia’s best young stallions
Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe dissect the current strength of the Australian bloodstock market and explore rising young stallions, a proposed NZ export levy and the rise of betting influencers.
What would be the impact if Yulong establishes a Hunter Valley base?
With a stated ambition to gain a foothold in the Hunter Valley, it seems inevitable that at some point Australia’s biggest breeding operation will have a presence in the nation’s thoroughbred industry’s heartland. Bren O’Brien looks at the likely impacts of a Yulong arrival in NSW.
‘Record returns to the people who give this sport its heart and soul’ – Cooke spruiks NSW strength, condemns ‘agitators’
The ongoing rise in New South Wales prize money has been used by Racing NSW chairman Saranne Cooke to defend the strength of the local industry against what she described as "divisive and personality-driven politics".
Punter strikes out as doctored bank statements sink $12,615 claim
A punter who altered bank documents to hide depositor identities has lost a dispute involving over $12,000, with the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission backing Picklebet’s decision to retain the funds.
Extreme measures – With Golden Slipper on the horizon, Kennewell takes Book 2 punt
Lloyd Kennewell is hoping he can repeat the success of stakes-winning External Warrior after going to $220,000 to top Book 2 for another colt by Extreme Warrior on the final day of Inglis’ Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale.
Social media influencers in the sights of gambling regulator
Liquor & Gaming NSW has foreshadowed a crackdown on influencer promotions of betting and gambling products with companies held responsible for all marketing content shared online.
Awaiting the facts – Racing Australia publishes Fact Book after delay
Racing Australia’s Fact Book, usually published in December or January each year, has finally made an appearance on Tuesday with the industry none-the-wiser as to the reasons for its delay.
NZTR weighs export levy hike amid industry pushback
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing says it is in the early stages of evaluating the fee structure for the export of horses to raise revenue and direct it towards the local industry.
Straight Talk – Australia’s bloodstock resurgence, NZ export levy, Racing NSW bullish stats and Australia’s best young stallions
Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe dissect the current strength of the Australian bloodstock market and explore rising young stallions, a proposed NZ export levy and the rise of betting influencers.
What would be the impact if Yulong establishes a Hunter Valley base?
With a stated ambition to gain a foothold in the Hunter Valley, it seems inevitable that at some point Australia’s biggest breeding operation will have a presence in the nation’s thoroughbred industry’s heartland. Bren O’Brien looks at the likely impacts of a Yulong arrival in NSW.
‘Record returns to the people who give this sport its heart and soul’ – Cooke spruiks NSW strength, condemns ‘agitators’
The ongoing rise in New South Wales prize money has been used by Racing NSW chairman Saranne Cooke to defend the strength of the local industry against what she described as "divisive and personality-driven politics".
Punter strikes out as doctored bank statements sink $12,615 claim
A punter who altered bank documents to hide depositor identities has lost a dispute involving over $12,000, with the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission backing Picklebet’s decision to retain the funds.
Extreme measures – With Golden Slipper on the horizon, Kennewell takes Book 2 punt
Lloyd Kennewell is hoping he can repeat the success of stakes-winning External Warrior after going to $220,000 to top Book 2 for another colt by Extreme Warrior on the final day of Inglis’ Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale.
Social media influencers in the sights of gambling regulator
Liquor & Gaming NSW has foreshadowed a crackdown on influencer promotions of betting and gambling products with companies held responsible for all marketing content shared online.
Awaiting the facts – Racing Australia publishes Fact Book after delay
Racing Australia’s Fact Book, usually published in December or January each year, has finally made an appearance on Tuesday with the industry none-the-wiser as to the reasons for its delay.