‘Kicking the door in’ - Picklebet's edgy ad campaign

Corporate bookmaker Picklebet has launched a national advertising campaign as it bids to increase its share of the wagering market.

Sherrin steps in for Siyouni filly at Arqana

Queensland owner Mike Sherrin added further international flavour to his racing interests, with the purchase of a Siyouni filly at the Arqana August Yearling Sale in France.

Grand National trifecta for Te Akau's Mark Walker

Te Akau trainer Mark Walker made history at Ballarat on Sunday with an unprecedented trifecta in the $400,000 Ecycle Solutions Grand National Steeplechase (4500m).

Baker's French foray nets half-brother to Arapaho

Leading trainer Bjorn Baker will not leave his trip to the Arqana August Yearling Sale empty handed, after buying the half-brother to his multiple Group 1 winner Arapaho at the French sale.

Blackout - British racing to stop for 24 hours amid racing tax fears

British racing has stepped up its campaign against plans to impose additional betting tax by calling a one-day blackout of all racing fixtures next month.

Freedmans face stewards inquiry after raceday scratchings

A raceday treatment issue which saw two key runners from the Anthony and Sam Freedman stable scratched by Racing Victoria ahead of Saturday’s Caulfield meeting is now the subject of a stewards inquiry.

Ghaiyyath doubles up

Darley’s Ghaiyyath doubled his total of first crop Australian winners in the space of one day with winners at Taree and Seymour on Friday.
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