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‘Labour in vain?’ - Victoria faces reality of being jumps racing’s last bastion
As the Victorian jumps season nears its end, and New Zealand puts the format under review, Matt Stewart reflects on Racing Victoria being the exception rather than the rule.
‘When someone asks me a question, I like having the answer’ - How curiosity underpins Meta Osborne’s extraordinary racing life
Whether it’s breeding a Cox Plate winner, completing a Masters in equine welfare, assuming the directorship of the Irish National Stud or starting her own podcast, Meta Osborne’s work in the thoroughbred industry is never done.
Political storm erupts over wagering ad reform
Leaked plans for the reform of gambling advertising have prompted a political furore, with crossbenchers deriding Communications Minister Michelle Rowland’s reported proposals as a "cop-out" and "half-arsed", "weak policy making".
Run The Numbers – The not-so slow death of the Australian tote
At the start of the 2000s, totalisator betting made up 85 per cent of turnover on thoroughbred racing. Now it is 16 per cent and falling fast. So what happened? Run The Numbers explores the decline.
BlueBet eyes further growth, expansion and new brand after Betr merger
Strong quarterly results ahead of its merger with Betr has BlueBet bullish about its future and ambitious about acquisitions
PointsBet pursues ‘appropriate model’ as it pulls back on advertising
As it approaches full-year profitability, PointsBet has pivoted on the promotion and advertising of its betting products.
‘Decade of disruption’: Richard Freedman prefers Rosehill relocation to renovation
Richard Freedman has urged his fellow trainers to keep an open mind on the possibility of selling Rosehill but has closed his to the possibility of racing and redevelopment co-existing on the site.