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How a stalled $4 million project divided New Zealand and Australian racing authorities

A troubled data project has caused a rift between New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and Racing Australia over a multi-million cost blowout.

Inside Racing NSW’s $125 million property empire

From racetracks to inner-city apartments, Racing NSW has embarked on a property-buying frenzy across the state since 2017.

Run The Numbers - The original Invincible

The extraordinary rise of Australia’s champion sire I Am Invincible hit new heights on Saturday, but so too did the legacy of his own sire, Invincible Spirit.

A marriage of inconvenience: Will the WA TAB find its wagering soulmate?

Reports that Tabcorp has gone cold on a possible bid for the WA TAB are just the latest twist in a decade-long saga, but one that could open up a huge opportunity for Entain in the Australian market, writes Bren O’Brien.

Senet Legal Update – Victoria to introduce prohibition on betting on minors in sport

In the first of a regular series of columns from specialist legal company Senet, lawyer Adrian Hambleton details the pending changes on betting on minors in sport.

Run The Numbers – Karaka review, and the importance of checking twice

The 2024 Karaka yearling sale has unearthed some surprising statistics as Bren O'Brien takes a deep dive into New Zealand Bloodstock's showpiece event.

Run The Numbers: Peter Moody ups his fillies’ game, doubling down on ‘ladies-first’ strategy

The statistics say that Peter Moody’s fillies-focussed strategy, highlighted by his $1.6 million purchase at Karaka this week, is paying dividends.
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