Officials to make early call on fate of Magic Millions meeting
Racing Queensland chief executive Jason Scott says there is a preference for the $14.5 million Magic Millions meeting to be transferred to Eagle Farm if the Gold Coast Turf Club can’t stage Queensland’s richest raceday.
Front and centre - Gerard Daffy's role in the evolution of sports betting
During a lifetime in the wagering industry, Gerard Daffy has seen it all. And he has bet on a lot more as one of the true survivors in the Australian sports betting sector.
Poisoned turf prompts last-minute shift of Magic Millions meeting to the Sunshine Coast
A problem with the Gold Coast turf has prompted a dramatic race-eve shift of the Sunlight race meeting to the Sunshine Coast but next week’s Magic Millions meeting is expected to proceed as normal.
French rider Curatolo to link with Munce for three-month Queensland stint
Journeyman jockey Ryan Curatolo will continue his racing odyssey in Queensland, with the Frenchman to start a three-month stint based in Brisbane with Group 1-winning trainer Chris Munce.
Blue Diamond winner Hayasugi remembered for ‘fighting spirit’
The 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes winner Hayasugi has been euthanised after battling a hoof issue since her spring campaign was cut short.
From sales ring foes to partners - Fung joins forces with colts syndicate supremo Harron
Powerful bloodstock agent James Harron and wealthy Hong Kong owner Tony Fung have joined forces, with the Aquis Farm founder linking with the group that races a string of colts and a selection of well-bred fillies for the 2025 yearling sales season.
Taking stock - how publicly listed wagering companies fared around the globe in 2024
While Tabcorp is preparing for a business reset under Gillon McLachlan, the results were much better in 2024 for two rival wagering companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.