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McLachlan eyes national tote pool as part of a ‘fitter’ Tabcorp

Chief executive-elect Gillon McLachlan has identified that Tabcorp requires a reset of team, culture and cadence to become a simplified and more focused organisation and has outlined a national tote as key to that strategy.

40,000 reasons to sell – The figure that could make or break ATC’s Rosehill plans

The possibility of 40,000 houses and a new Metro station led the Australian Turf Club down the path of its proposal to sell Rosehill racecourse. But questions remain over which key figures were discussed with whom before the idea was made public in December.

Glass half full – Tasracing CEO optimistic despite integrity, wagering and budgetary challenges

Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins believes clouds over integrity, wagering and the Tasmanian industry’s financial future are beginning to lift as he plots a path for blue skies and certainty for participants.

‘Industry participants have no say’ - Finemore calls for Racing NSW board shake-up

The composition of the Racing NSW Board, the spread of prize money and the conduct of the Australian Turf Club have been put under scrutiny by respected thoroughbred industry figure Ron Finemore at the Rosehill parliamentary inquiry.

‘Too big, too quickly’ - The lessons to be learned in the downfall of A List Stud

Chris Lee’s grand ambition with A List Stud has come unstuck, as administrators pick through the wreckage of the racing and breeding business and assets are auctioned off. Tim Rowe spoke to the major players to see where it all went wrong.

Entain continues its Australian revenue growth and lifts its global sights

Entain’s Australian operations continue their rebound with the global gambling giant reporting its Australian revenue grew by eight per cent over the most recent quarter.

Run The Numbers – History being Written again?

At 22, Written Tycoon may be in the twilight of his breeding career, but the Yulong resident finds himself back at the top of the Australian sires' table with eerily similar numbers to what he achieved at the same point of his sires’ championship 2020/21 season.
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