The five biggest priorities for new NZTR CEO Matt Ballesty

Newly appointed New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing CEO Matt Ballesty won’t have much time to get his feet warm under the desk when he takes the hot seat on March 5. There is a list of tasks a mile long and we’ve singled out the top five in importance and urgency.

From showy to steady – Bluebet’s betr growth strategy builds on TopSport acquisition

Australia's most determined wagering suitor, betr/Bluebet, has wed its most eligible bachelor, Queensland-based TopSport in a $10 million deal, as Matthew Tripp’s latest bookmaking project takes gradual steps towards realising its ambitions.

Straight Shorts - Wednesday February 5 - Matt Ballesty appointed NZTR boss, BlueBet's TopSport takeover, industry mourns The Aga Khan

Welcome to Straight Shorts - a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding.

An Aussie success story - Stewart drives global ambitions for start-up Pedigrees 360

The sale of an Australian thoroughbred software company to leviathan American investor John Stewart has been completed, with ambitious plans under way to expand the product.

Straight Shorts - Tuesday February 4 - BlueBet set to buy TopSport, Greens' betting ad solution, fire at Belmont

Welcome to Straight Shorts - a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding.

Run The Numbers – The growing band of sire centurions

At the weekend, Spirit Of Boom and So You Think became the fifth and sixth Australian stallions so far to register 100 individual winners for the 2024/25 season. It is a historically high number for this time of year. Run The Numbers digs into the background of this trend.

Magic in March - QTIS sale catalogue released

The catalogue for the Magic Millions March Yearling Sale, a favourite with Queensland owners and trainers, has been released by the Gold Coast-based auction house.
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