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Socially acceptable - the online platforms driving the thoroughbred industry

Whether we like it or not, social media is here to stay. Warwick Barr investigates the numbers behind the names and how the thoroughbred industry is embracing business on X, Instagram and TikTok.

‘$800 million uplift’ - Planning Committee recommends Sandown be rezoned for housing

Victoria’s Planning Minister will have the final say on whether Sandown racecourse receives approval to be rezoned for housing, but the Melbourne Racing Club’s John Kanga says a committee’s recommendation doesn’t change his board’s position on the suburban track’s future.

What will be the five biggest breeding and bloodstock stories of 2025?

There could be real and meaningful change to the Australian breeding and bloodstock industries in 2025. Tim Rowe looks at what he thinks will be the five biggest stories of next year.

Rowe On Monday, Gandharvi's filly focus, Mo memories, foal crop plans and tributes for Don Goodwin

In this week's Rowe on Monday, Gandharvi Racing founder Kuldeep Singh Rajput speaks on his plans for 2025, Uncle Mo's legacy lives on after his death in Kentucky, the American plans to re-invigorate the foal crop, and Don Goodwin, the breeder of champion mare Verry Elleegant, is remembered.

What will be the five biggest racing industry stories of 2025?

The potential sale of Rosehill promised to become a significant industry topic in 2024 and the headlines didn’t disappoint. Nothing will likely change heading into 2025 as we look into the crystal ball to see what’s ahead for racing in the New Year.

What will be the five biggest wagering stories of 2025?

We look at what we believe will be the biggest stories of 2025 in the Australasian wagering landscape.

Nothing is Inevitable in the heat of the Tasmanian Summer Racing Festival

The start of the 2024/25 Tasmanian Summer has seen a look into the past and the future and paints a fascinating picture for the upcoming two months of feature racing.
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