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A $5 million burden - Racing Victoria puts onus on jockeys, trainers to reach agreement over jumpouts pay
Racing Victoria estimates it will cost $5 million annually to run official barrier trials instead of jumpouts as senior jockeys prepare to strike because of what they say amounts to unpaid labour.
Where are 2024’s million-dollar yearlings?
Forty-two yearlings fetched more than $1 million at auctions across Australasia in 2024 with stables training partners Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott and their Sydney rival Chris Waller preferred destinations.
A $78 million hole – Wagering slump and funding changes smash PRAs’ bottom lines
Australia’s state-based Principal Racing Authorities are searching for ways to cut costs and lift wagering revenues after recording $77.6 million in collective losses in the past financial year.
Gambling ad reform delay set to be centre stage in federal election year
The prospect of long-awaited reforms to gambling advertising being centre stage in a 2025 federal election campaign has become very real after the Labor government kicked the issue into the next sitting of parliament.
Te Akau’s Australian ambition is only just getting started
Te Akau has already made a major mark on Australian racing in the 18 months since setting up base at Cranbourne. But David Ellis’ Australian plan is far from realised, writes Matt Stewart.
Clean bowled - Punter denied a $30,000 payout
The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission has found in favour of bookmaker Ladbrokes in a hearing involving the likely use of a “bowler” account.
Hong Kong enticing international investment into its envied racing fish bowl
Respected Australian racing administrator James Ross is happy to be back in Hong Kong where he is focused on the Jockey Club’s existing ownership base as well as canvassing new international investment into Asia.