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Taking stock - how publicly listed wagering companies fared around the globe in 2024

While Tabcorp is preparing for a business reset under Gillon McLachlan, the results were much better in 2024 for two rival wagering companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

‘The fastest horse in racing has always been self-interest’ – The roadblock to club rationalisation

David Moodie failed in his ambition to rationalise Victoria’s metropolitan race clubs. The ex-Racing Victoria chairman tells Matt Stewart the current challenges have not changed his view.

Run The Numbers – Australia’s top sires are the oldest in the world

The age profile of Australia’s elite stallion ranks has been a discussion point for several years. New data reveals that Australia has by far the oldest average age of all major global jurisdictions amongst its top 10 stallions.

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.
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