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How Sydney’s on-course bookies are railing against a changing wagering market

A wagering platform that brings the best odds available from the racetrack betting ring to punters' fingertips has been introduced in the hope that it can reinvigorate on-course bookmaking.

Federal crossbench moves to ban gambling advertising

Federal parliament crossbenchers, frustrated by the Albanese government’s lack of progress of gambling advertising reform, have introduced a Private Member’s Bill which would ban all advertising of online gambling.

Select neglect – Australia’s Japanese obsession yet to stretch to yearlings and foals

The connection between the Japanese and Australian thoroughbred industries may be building, but when it comes to buying bloodstock from the JRHA Select Sale, Australians are happy to keep their hands in their pockets.

The Lindsay Park renaissance - David Hayes on the resurgence of a dynasty

The Hayes name is back in the ascendancy as David Hayes closes in on 50 Hong Kong winners for the season, and sons Ben, JD and Will approach 200 winners in Australia. Jessica Owers spoke to David about the Lindsay Park resurgence.

'The tall are getting taller and the small are getting smaller' - The changing state of Australia’s stallion farms

The number of farms willing to take on the risk and challenge of standing stallions is on the decline. Matt Stewart looks at the situation in Victoria, where a couple of studs are trying to buck the trend.

Too Darn valuable - Darley's Hot young stallion won’t shuttle in 2024

Australia’s champion first-season sire in waiting, Too Darn Hot, will not be shuttling to Australia this season, Darley has confirmed.

Run The Numbers - Winners to runners - Making an Impact

Only seven sires with more than 50 winners have a higher strike rate than 50 per cent when it comes to winners to runners in Australia, with one-time Japanese shuttle stallion Real Impact leading the way.
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