Racing’s census – Premierships paint a picture of changing landscapes
New names at the top of racing premierships around Australia are a pointer to how the face of the sport is changing in Australia, writes Matt Stewart.
Sportsbet to sponsor the Australian Trainers’ Association
Sportsbet has stepped in as the exclusive wagering partner of the Australian Trainers’ Association (ATA).
Hectic schedule pays off for Grylls in NZ jockeys’ title
Newly crowned champion Kiwi jockey Craig Grylls takes an uncomplicated approach to his riding and that will again carry over to the new season.
Walker, Bergerson continue Te Akau influence in NZ trainers’ title
Te Akau Racing has continued their dominant run, securing their 12th New Zealand trainers’ premiership this season with a tally of 131 wins, 27 clear of nearest rival Stephen Marsh.
From a Meteor to a shooting Star - Widden gets its champion sire
While Northern Meteor’s journey to champion sire status was cut short by a fatal bout of colic, 12 years later, almost to the day, Widden will feel some degree of atonement when his first-crop son Zoustar is crowned Australia's champion sire of 2024/25.
A hostile takeover – betr ups offer but PointsBet still not playing
Undeterred by an order which restrains betr from putting its full bidder statement in front of PointsBet shareholders, the Matthew Tripp-led bookmaker has increased its offer for its rival substantially, valuing the company at close to $450 million, only to again be rebuffed.
Straight Talk Podcast - Henry Dwyer, crowning champions and a look ahead to the new season
Welcome to this week's edition of Straight Talk with your hosts Bren O'Brien and Warwick Barr, featuring a review of the end of the racing season and in-depth interview with trainer Henry Dwyer.