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‘It’s kept me occupied and off the streets’ - Shamus Award’s breeder Bob Hannon puts Hawkesbury farm on the market
New South Wales breeder Bob Hannon is selling his small acreage thoroughbred property about an hour from Sydney’s CBD but the man responsible for the matings which produced Shamus Award and Amelia’s Dream won’t be lost to the industry.
Treasurer targets gambling industry, axing key tax credit
The wagering industry claims it was blindsided by a decision by the federal government to remove its access to a key research and development tax credit.
Charny and Crismale have Racing NSW board terms extended
NSW Racing Minister David Harris has preserved the status quo of the Racing NSW board by extending the terms of directors Michael Crismale and Garry Charny.
The $63 million question - Victoria slashes expectations on POCT-related revenue again
The Victorian government's initial projections on raising the Point Of Consumption Tax were for revenue of $462 million in the first year. The actual number will be $63 million less than that, causing headaches for a racing industry that now gets half of POCT proceeds.
The pressure of being the best – How James McDonald keeps his head
James McDonald is on track to be the greatest Group 1 jockey in history but he learned how to manage the pressure of expectation. He tells Matt Stewart how he stays in the moment and leans on those who matter to help him stay grounded.
VRC members maintain the faith with board despite $24 million loss
The Victoria Racing Club board will remain unchanged with directors Neil Werrett, Sophie O’Kane and Michael Ramsden all re-elected for another term at Tuesday’s annual general meeting.
New Zealand foal crop holding firm as breeders apply sharper commercial lens
While Australian foal numbers are on the decline, the foal crop in New Zealand is expected to remain steady in 2025 at around 3000, based on the impressions of the major studs from the 2024 season.