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‘You hang on too long and you go crazy’ – Brian Smith’s colourful training journey nears its end
Colour theory, papal visits and that Arc near-miss are all part of the legend of Brian Smith, who retires from training at age 84 this month. Matt Stewart caught up with the legendary horseman, who said he’s done with “thinking too much”.
Fee reprieve - SA regulator backflips on bookie admin charge
Harness Racing SA has withdrawn a proposed administration fee for bookmakers to field on its racing in response to a backlash from small-scale operators.
Betr goes again with PointsBet play
Betr has detailed its all-scrip, off-market offer for PointsBet, maintaining that it represents a superior offer to that put forward by Japanese company MIXI.
Godolphin’s SA Derby placegetter Lavalier heading west after $380,000 online sale
Godolphin’s latest reduction sale of its racing stock has realised more than $2 million, with high-profile Group 1 placegetter Lavalier bought by Perth interests.
The rising cost of racing – New analysis points to owners’ increasing pain
While Australia’s cost of living crisis appears to be easing, rising ownership costs continue to be a hot issue in racing. New analysis reveals how much more thoroughbred owners are forking out in 2025.
Azzopardi launches BearBet
Former professional punter Darren Azzopardi has launched his new corporate bookmaking business, BearBet.
Rich Hill steps in as Challenge Stakes sponsor - NZ Group 1 to be known as Proisir Plate
Westbury Stud will no longer sponsor New Zealand’s Group 1 Challenge Stakes, with the weight-for-age contest to be known as the Proisir Plate.