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‘There's already been a huge amount of interest and that doesn't surprise me’ - Racing NSW pitches to buyers of The Star’s Everest slot
Those previously involved as either slotholder or as slot buyer in The Everest expect the vacant slot for the race to be in great demand.
Analysis: ‘You Win Some, You Stall More’ - Has Labor dodged gambling advertising fight?
With a new Communications Minister in place and an electoral mandate in hand, the climate seems right for wagering advertising reform. But in what could prove an unexpected boost for the wagering and racing industries, there is no indication that PM Anthony Albanese has an appetite for change.
On the road to rationalisation - Ballesty’s tough calls for the sustainability of New Zealand racing
Matt Ballesty might feel like he’s caught on a roulette wheel, but the former casino executive says he’s enjoying the challenge of being New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s new chief executive during a pivotal period for the country’s industry. He speaks to Tim Rowe after two months in the top job.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday May 14 - Glenlogan buys Extreme Choice share, Domeland advertises for new trainer, O'Shea-Charlton filly in winning debut, Moor injured
In today's Straight Shorts, a share in Newgate Farm's Extreme Choice has sold for $540,000, Domeland enterprise advertises for a new private trainer, O'Shea-Charlton two-year-old impresses, Group 1-winning jockey Daniel Moor injured.
'It's a game where you learn all the time' - Ex-concreter Russo on the importance of solid foundations
The recent Adelaide carnival may have provided bloodstock agent Lenny Russo with some great results, but the one-time concreter is glad to see a more formal professional development pathway for the next generation.
Wilson’s time as RQ chairman extended while government undertakes review
Uncertainty at the top of Racing Queensland persists, despite the low-key extension of Steve Wilson’s long term as chairman.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday May 13 - Prost to stand at Aquis, Schick family statement, HKJC targets younger demographic, Kiwi filly after Qld Oaks start
In today's Straight Shorts, stakes winner Prost has been retired to stand at Aquis Farm in Queensland, Schick family releases statement, HKJC partners with XIX Entertainment, Doomben 10,000 field, NZ filly chasing Queensland Oaks berth.