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Putting a name on it – why bookies sponsor race clubs

Sponsorship deals for Australian race clubs have evolved far beyond a bit of branding on the winning post. But while these agreements provide valuable revenue for clubs, what’s in it for the sponsors, particularly Australia’s corporate bookmakers?

Beyond Black Caviar – The legacy of equine perfection lives on for Neil Werrett

Part-owner Neil Werrett was heartbroken when Black Caviar died 12 months ago, but the continued success of her remarkable family has been some solace for he and the crew of friends who raced the unbeaten superstar.

Waterhouse VC - Lessons from Ben Keith

A profile of Ben Keith, the charismatic founder of Star Sports, one of the UK’s biggest and most respected independent bookmakers.

Grieve to head AgriFutures’ thoroughbred advisory panel as D’Arcy joins committee

Michael Grieve will serve as chair of AgriFutures’ Thoroughbred Horses Advisory Panel while long-serving Inglis auctioneer Jonathan D’Arcy has also joined the committee.

‘Enormous opportunity to evolve’ - Frank Smith appointed as Sky Racing’s new executive producer

Frank Smith has become the latest recruit to a new-look Tabcorp, joining Sky Racing as executive producer of the network.

Flemington to host 2026 Cox Plate

Flemington and the Victoria Racing Club have seen off a determined bid from the Melbourne Racing Club and Caulfield to win the rights to host the 2026 Cox Plate.

‘Textbook example of government overreach’ – Bowlers banned in New Jersey

Proxy betting, or betting on someone else's behalf, has been made illegal in New Jersey after the passage of a key pieces of legislation was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.
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