Mauritian racing set for return
Racing will return to the famous Champ de Mars in Mauritius this week, with a four-race ‘mock meeting’ to be held on Saturday ahead of the official return to racing on August 2.
Breakthrough for priciest North Pacific filly
The most expensive yearling from the first crop of Newgate’s North Pacific, Angel Ladder, broke her maiden at Geelong to give his sire his third winner on Friday.
Sportsbet backs Victorian breeders
Sportsbet has signed on as Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria's new wagering partner.
Pressure grows on federal government as talks resume on gambling advertising reform
Gambling advertising reforms are firmly on the agenda of the new federal parliament, with the resumption of consultation over possible changes, while the crossbench has put the Albanese government’s relationships with sports bodies and bookmakers under a fresh spotlight.
Roads less travelled - Peter Robl’s unorthodox search for winners
Peter Robl made a name for himself as a dedicated jockey willing to put in the long hours of travel to ride a winner. It’s an approach to racing that is also serving him well as a lateral-thinking trainer.
US TV pundit joins Keeneland
North America thoroughbred auction house and racetrack Keeneland has appointed a new director of communications.
Straight Talk Podcast - Will Freedman on the costs of training, plus changes at the ATC, the decline of 2YOs and racing's appeal to bookies
This week's edition of Straight Talk with Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe, features an extensive interview with Will Freedman on the financial challenges of horse training and discussions of the ATC's new leadership as well as a host of other topics.