Ex-Health Minister Hazzard to conduct review into NSW racing
A five-month search for someone to head up a review into the legislation that governs thoroughbred racing in NSW has ended with the appointment of former MP Brad Hazzard.
Straight Talk Podcast - Dave Mee and Aaron Gooden on what they look for in a horse, Harry Bailey on Inglis' collaborations, plus Tim's impressions of UK racing
Welcome to this week's episode of Straight Talk, sponsored by Inglis and Darley, featuring industry analysis plus interviews with Inglis' Harry Bailey, Pinhook Bloodstock's Dave Mee and The Good Oil's Aaron Gooden.
Arqana connection keeps bringing Sandblom back
Prominent Australian owner and breeder Matthew Sandblom reflects on how the success of Arqana purchase Ramatuelle keeps him coming back to Deauville.
Redacted – Public none-the-wiser after government meetings with gambling reformers and broadcasters
New federal Communications Minister Anika Wells met with gambling reform advocates and broadcasters over plans to shake up wagering advertising, but much of the detail has been redacted from the public record.
The Netflix effect - Fasig-Tipton stampede continues global bloodstock surge
Buyers from around the world, including a Switzerland-based owner inspired by a Netflix series about the Kentucky Derby, have helped push the Saratoga Sale hit a new benchmark with a US$100 million start to the North American yearling sale season.
Punter’s $60 loss leads to $15,000 fine for CrossBet
Allowing a self-excluded punter to open a second account has cost corporate bookmaker CrossBet a $14,960 fine from the Northern Territory Wagering and Racing Commission, despite it identifying the issue within 24 hours.
Danny O’Brien delivers second winner for Russian Camelot
Censori has given trainer Danny O’Brien a city midweek success touched with more significance than most for his stable in a winning debut at Sandown.