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Racing Victoria slashes race fields fees in a bid to revive wagering

Faced with wagering on racing falling off a cliff, Racing Victoria has pivoted in its pricing strategy, dropping and simplifying the fees it charges bookmakers to try to push the market back into growth.

A tried and proven approach: How WA’s Gangemi stable got ahead of the game

Before an explosion of interest in tried-horse purchases, the Gangemi family drew up a blueprint to find success with thoroughbreds others didn’t want. Jesse Dart caught up with co-trainer Chris Gangemi to find out how they did it and how the market is driving change.

Life in the Land of the Giants - the mega stables and their impact on racing

The number of trainers in Australia is shrinking, while the size of the mega stables continues to grow. Where does it end up? Matt Stewart thinks harness racing provides an answer.

Run The Numbers – Moir Glory makes its own history

Mornington Glory’s success in the Moir Stakes not only created history as the first Group 1 win for his trainer, but also puts his dam Crowned Glory into rare territory.

State of play: What’s on the table for gambling advertising changes?

The proposed changes to gambling advertising laws in Australia are expected to go to federal cabinet next Monday. Bren O’Brien has examined what is on the table and what isn’t and how it could impact the racing industry.

Making the Tote great again: Scott pushes national pool as key to parimutuel renaissance

The dream of a national tote pool which could re-invigorate the dying parimutuel betting model in Australia is close to becoming a reality, according to Racing Queensland CEO Jason Scott.

Depleted Australian-bred staying stocks laid bare in Melbourne Cup entries

Racing Victoria has received 132 entries for the Melbourne Cup, including 20 from overseas, as the number of Australian-bred horses have been overwhelmed by their northern hemisphere counterparts.
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