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The latest news from The Straight.
How Sydney’s on-course bookies are railing against a changing wagering market
A wagering platform that brings the best odds available from the racetrack betting ring to punters' fingertips has been introduced in the hope that it can reinvigorate on-course bookmaking.
Federal crossbench moves to ban gambling advertising
Federal parliament crossbenchers, frustrated by the Albanese government’s lack of progress of gambling advertising reform, have introduced a Private Member’s Bill which would ban all advertising of online gambling.
Select neglect – Australia’s Japanese obsession yet to stretch to yearlings and foals
The connection between the Japanese and Australian thoroughbred industries may be building, but when it comes to buying bloodstock from the JRHA Select Sale, Australians are happy to keep their hands in their pockets.
Magic Millions shakes up its breeze-up sale
Three-year-olds will now feature at Magic Millions’ Horses in Training Sale alongside unraced two-year-olds in a major shift from the sales company to re-invigorate the format.
The Lindsay Park renaissance - David Hayes on the resurgence of a dynasty
The Hayes name is back in the ascendancy as David Hayes closes in on 50 Hong Kong winners for the season, and sons Ben, JD and Will approach 200 winners in Australia. Jessica Owers spoke to David about the Lindsay Park resurgence.
SA racing adds nearly $500 million in economic value despite declines in breeding and attendance
South Australia's thoroughbred racing industry contributes almost $500 million to the state’s economy and creates more than 3500 jobs, according to a new report.
'The tall are getting taller and the small are getting smaller' - The changing state of Australia’s stallion farms
The number of farms willing to take on the risk and challenge of standing stallions is on the decline. Matt Stewart looks at the situation in Victoria, where a couple of studs are trying to buck the trend.