MIXI lodges PointsBet bidder statement, becomes substantial shareholder
Japanese company MIXI has lodged its bidder statement for its intended takeover of corporate bookmaker PointsBet, a bid which still enjoys the unanimous support of the PointsBet board.
‘You hang on too long and you go crazy’ – Brian Smith’s colourful training journey nears its end
Colour theory, papal visits and that Arc near-miss are all part of the legend of Brian Smith, who retires from training at age 84 this month. Matt Stewart caught up with the legendary horseman, who said he’s done with “thinking too much”.
No spring for stallion prospect Savaglee
Stallion prospect Savaglee is likely to be a notable absentee from all of New Zealand's spring feature races.
Fee reprieve - SA regulator backflips on bookie admin charge
Harness Racing SA has withdrawn a proposed administration fee for bookmakers to field on its racing in response to a backlash from small-scale operators.
Betr goes again with PointsBet play
Betr has detailed its all-scrip, off-market offer for PointsBet, maintaining that it represents a superior offer to that put forward by Japanese company MIXI.
Husband-and-wife team in Ramornie Handicap triumph
Trainer Jeff Dunn and jockey Rikki Jamieson have turned the $200,000 Ramornie Handicap into a true family affair with Sha Of Gomer’s victory in the Listed race.
Shinn extends premiership lead with metro treble
Blake Shinn has tightened his grip on the Melbourne jockeys' premiership after a midweek city treble at Sandown.