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‘Unacceptable’ jumps fatalities spark full-scale Racing Victoria investigation
The viability of jumps racing in Victoria will come under the microscope in an expanded review of a 2024 season that claimed the lives of seven horses.
Flutter targets massive global growth strategy in $370 billion market
Sportsbet’s parent company, Flutter, expects the global regulated gaming and wagering market to grow to $370 billion in the next three years and has targeted a major share of that growth.
RQ defies wagering decline and $57 million accounts hit to sustain prize money and revenue
Racing Queensland has defied a downward trend in wagering to sustain prize money, but took a significant hit to its 2023/24 financial results after the end of its investment in Sunshine Coast Turf Club.
‘I've really become a calmer person for having lived here’ - Donna Logan on leaving Singapore behind for her next racing challenge
Multiple Group 1-winning trainer Donna Logan is up for the challenge of re-establishing herself as a trainer of top-class horses back in New Zealand as the curtain comes down on racing in Singapore on October 5.
Five battle for three seats – Voting process opens as BRC announces positive financial result
Voting has opened Brisbane Racing Club’s board elections, as the club announced a small profit and record revenue for the 2023/24 financial year.
Million-dollar Angel? Australian Oaks winner to be sold online next week
Last season’s Australian Oaks winner Autumn Angel will be offered for sale via Inglis Digital next Tuesday following a career-ending tendon injury on the eve of her racecourse comeback.
‘A conspiratorial case’ – Government swipe can’t prevent Racing NSW submission being referred for possible contempt
The NSW Privileges Committee will determine whether a submission from Racing NSW is in contempt of parliament despite the Minns government attempting to quash a motion to refer it onwards.