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How Wordsmith rewrote the course of Tassie racing
For over a decade, the progeny of Wordsmith, most carrying the Gee Gees moniker, dominated Tasmanian racing. But with the passing of owner Paul Geard and the retirement of the prolific chestnut from stud, that era is coming to an end.
Brickpit or bust? Where to for Sydney metropolitan racing should Rosehill be closed
Should the ATC’s proposal to close, redevelop, and sell off Rosehill materialise, it would raise a burning question about the future make-up of Sydney’s metropolitan tracks. Bren O’Brien looks at the options on the table.
2024 Stallion Fees - Latest
The latest service fees for Australia and New Zealand for the 2024 breeding season.
Run The Numbers: Autumn leaves no doubt as to Kah’s elite status
With five Group 1 victories in 11 weeks, Jamie Kah has confirmed herself, once again, among the very best jockeys in Australia. This week’s Run the Numbers dissects her incredible autumn.
The sharks are circling as rising taxes bite the bookies
Online bookmaker TopSport once aimed to be at the top of the Australian wagering food chain until increased taxation forced it to make a strategic business decision.
Tweaks in troubled UK affordability checks a heads-up for Australia
The implementation of affordability checks on punters in the United Kingdom may have taken a ‘move in the right direction’, but the troubled process is a lesson for countries like Australia, which may consider similar measures.
Run The Numbers – Service fees have their reckoning
Over 43 per cent of commercial Australian stallions have had their service fees reduced in 2024, the highest percentage since the pandemic-impacted 2020 season. This week’s Run The Numbers charts the downward trend.