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Arqana connection keeps bringing Sandblom back

Prominent Australian owner and breeder Matthew Sandblom reflects on how the success of Arqana purchase Ramatuelle keeps him coming back to Deauville.

Comment: The Punting Nation and the Federal Government: A History

Punters advocate Rich Irvine has spent the past decade trying to get state and federal governments to listen to the punters' voice when it comes to developing wagering policy. It is a task that is becoming frustrating, with little response but there is a glimmer of hope.

Rowe on Tuesday - The aura of racing's spiritual home and the magnificence of Goodwood

After a whirlwind week in the UK, Tim Rowe reflects on time spent in a revered Newmarket and three days at Glorious Goodwood.

Run The Numbers – The big blue change

The change of training strategies at Godolphin has precipitated the greatest movement of horses between stables in Australia since 2019. This week’s Run The Numbers breaks down which trainers have been the winners.

Final 2024/25 Australian Sires Tables

The full list of Top 10 sires in each of the major categories.

Straight Talk Podcast - Henry Dwyer, crowning champions and a look ahead to the new season

Welcome to this week's edition of Straight Talk with your hosts Bren O'Brien and Warwick Barr, featuring a review of the end of the racing season and in-depth interview with trainer Henry Dwyer.

Waterhouse VC - The regulatory paradox

In mature wagering markets, regulation serves three fundamental purposes: protecting consumers, maintaining market integrity, and generating sustainable tax revenue. In principle, these aims are aligned. In practice, they can come into conflict.
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