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Entain picks Australian Gavin Isaacs as new CEO
Global wagering powerhouse Entain, the parent company of Ladbrokes, Neds and TAB NZ, has appointed Australian Gavin Isaacs as its new global CEO.
Waterhouse calls for Racing NSW reform as inquiry hears of witness warnings
Gai Waterhouse has called for change at the top of Racing NSW as a parliamentary inquiry begins into the Australian Turf Club’s proposal to close, redevelop and sell Rosehill racecourse.
Eagle Farm meetings switched to Doomben as mitigation plans put in place
Eagle Farm is expected to be out of action for the next month as Queensland officials resolve construction site issues that jockeys said contributed to a race fall at the track.
In Secret retired to the breeding barn
Godolphin has opted to retire its multiple Group 1-winning mare In Secret to a breeding career after she suffered a suspensory ligament injury.
Run The Numbers – Australian racing's most improved
With just over a week left of the racing season and premierships set to be crowned, it seems a good time for Run The Numbers to see which trainers, jockeys and sires have made the biggest improvement when it comes to racetrack wins this season.
No solution on Eagle Farm safety impasse
The short-term future of racing at Brisbane’s Eagle Farm is under a cloud with jockeys refusing to ride at the track until a resolution is found to horses shying at a new construction project alongside the track.
Global outage hits major wagering companies
Australia’s leading wagering companies have been caught up in a global outage which has also crippled banking, media, retail and airlines.