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Malaysian fall inquiry on hold as jockey heads to Singapore

An inquiry into how Brazilian rider Lemos De Souza was dislodged from a short-priced favourite in a race in Malaysia has been delayed, after the jockey left the country to seek medical treatment.

'Horses’ welfare at risk' - TBA fires back at regulator over foal declarations

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia wants to work hand-in-hand with Racing Australia to resolve the impasse about foal ownership declarations this breeding season.

Flutter cyber breach impacts Betfair customers

Betting exchange Betfair confirms personal data belonging to its customers has been stolen in a cybersecurity breach involving Flutter Entertainment.

SEN parent company to buy RSN for $3.25 million

Sports Entertainment Group is set to acquire Victorian racing industry-owned racing radio station RSN for $3.25 million in a deal which will see it become the sole dedicated radio broadcaster of racing in Victoria.

Picklebet joins Responsible Wagering Australia

Picklebet has become the latest bookmaker to join industry group Responsible Wagering Australia.

‘A mate’s phone’ - Defence falls flat as punter denied $15,450 payout

A Neds customer who was denied a lucrative payout after he admitted he used a mate’s phone to place a racing multi has failed in his appeal against the decision.

Run The Numbers – A High chance of sire success

There were four stallions who secured their first Australian stakes winners last Saturday, taking the total number of stakes-winning sires this season to 193. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at the significance of Peltzer’s breakthrough success.
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