PRAs ready to deal with bookies over product fees

The downward pressure on wagering in racing is forcing Principal Racing Authorities to consider revising the amount they charge bookmakers to bet on their product.

Run The Numbers – Yulong’s ambitions on track

Via Sistina’s outstanding victory in the Group 1 Winx Stakes added another chapter to the Yulong story, the fifth time its green and white colours have been carried to victory in an elite Australian race. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at its burgeoning influence as a successful owner.

Ownership, small-scale breeders a cornerstone of Racing NSW's draft strategic plan

Racing NSW has released a draft strategic plan identifying affordability and a shrinking pool of breeders as key industry concerns.

Network Ten breached, warned over gambling ads during football

Network Ten has been found to have breached gambling advertising rules by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) over ads broadcast on streaming service 10 Play during football matches.

‘Heartbreaking’ Ballarat conclusion to form part of jumps review

The death of three horses plus a serious head injury to jockey Lee Horner has placed a focus on the safety of jumps racing as the season in Victoria concluded at Ballarat on Sunday.

Half to Hungry Heart highlights Inglis Ready2Race Sale catalogue

Inglis has released its catalogue for the 2024 Ready2Race Sale with a total of 196 entries set to go under the hammer.

MRC Committee stoush intensifies as major players condemn Caulfield revamp

Undeterred by the condemnation of the remaining nine members of the Melbourne Racing Club Committee, renegade MRC board member John Kanga has continued to court support for a board spill.
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