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New lessons learned as racing goes back to school

After reaching racing’s greatest heights as a jockey, Clare Lindop is making an impact as an educator of the next generation in her role with Racing SA.

‘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.
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