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Trainer backlash forces ATC to review 10 per cent stable rent hike
New Australian Turf Club chair Tim Hale and his fellow board members will review an intended 10 per cent stable rent increase imposed on Sydney trainers after meeting with their NSW representative body.
The Next Era of Prediction Markets
In the latest Waterhouse VC newsletter, the enormous growth of prediction markets, facilitated by the likes of Kalshi, is in the spotlight.
Flutter exits India after bill kills legalised online gambling
Flutter has beat a hasty retreat from India, halting its operations in the world’s most populated nation after the sudden passage of legislation banning online gambling.
‘We’ve come a long way’ – Tabcorp’s fortunes turn around on Victorian deal and leaner model
Tabcorp has turned around its financial fortunes, bouncing back from a $1.4 billion loss last year into profit in the first year of Gillon McLachlan's tenure as chief executive.
A chapter closes on the wild west legend of Meningoort
The recent death of Jock McArthur, a former steeplechase jockey, raconteur, and the man behind the infamous and short-lived Meningoort Cup, held special significance for Matt Stewart.
Outside the bubble: Hazzard appointment defended by NSW Racing Minister
The fact that former MP Brad Hazzard, who will lead the review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act, wasn’t a regular racegoer is seen as a positive by the man who appointed him, NSW Racing Minister David Harris.
‘More viability, more sustainability’ - $1 million TasBred boost heads incentives designed to reinvigorate Tassie industry
Tasracing has announced a string of initiatives to encourage Tasmania’s owners, trainers and breeders to invest in the local product on the same day an alleged betting scandal engulfed the industry.