Water torture - the cost hike that threatens to cripple Kalgoorlie’s racing industry
The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club is considering its legal options as a stand-off with local council authorities over the cost of recycled water reaches a crisis point.
Value-hunting syndicators taking advantage of 2025 yearling market trend
Syndication firms are successfully tapping into the middle level of the yearling sale market, with the affordability and value which underpinned their purchases on the Gold Coast expected to be a theme for the rest of the year.
Odds firm on a post-election result as Albanese kicks gambling reform agenda down the road again
The Albanese government's reluctance to deal with the pending issue of gambling advertising reform means a resolution may not be known until after this year’s federal election, by which time bookies believe Australia will have a new government, writes Bren O’Brien.
First-season progeny highlight Adelaide Yearling Sale
Magic Millions has released its catalogue for the 2025 Adelaide Yearling Sale with the progeny of 13 first-season sires figuring among 455 yearlings on offer.
Racetracks vs real estate - Gulfstream clouds overshadow Pegasus meeting
Gulfstream Park, which will host the Pegasus World Cup this weekend, is the latest American racecourse with significant doubts over its future, as the value of racetracks as real estate upends the global thoroughbred industry’s business models.
Run The Numbers - Timing your Slipper run perfectly
Wodeton may be a clear favourite for the Golden Slipper, but his 63-day path from debut to Rosehill glory would be the equal fourth fastest for a Slipper winner in the past 25 years. Run The Numbers looks at how a similar formula has been followed by recent winners Shinzo and Stay Inside.
Sabotage with no leads – Police hit dead end in Gold Coast turf poisoning probe
Queensland police are of the strong belief that the Gold Coast track was intentionally poisoned by a third party ahead of the Magic Millions but admit they have few leads as to who they culprit may be.