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Buyers from around the world, including a Switzerland-based owner inspired by a Netflix series about the Kentucky Derby, have helped push the Saratoga Sale hit a new benchmark with a US$100 million start to the North American yearling sale season.

Allowing a self-excluded punter to open a second account has cost corporate bookmaker CrossBet a $14,960 fine from the Northern Territory Wagering and Racing Commission, despite it identifying the issue within 24 hours.

From jockey to shearer to trainer to his home state’s Hall of Fame, Tony McEvoy has traversed the country in a 50-year career that will be honoured by the South Australian Racing Hall of Fame. He reflected on his racing journey with Matt Stewart.

Punters advocate Rich Irvine has spent the past decade trying to get state and federal governments to listen to the punters' voice when it comes to developing wagering policy. It is a task that is becoming frustrating, with little response but there is a glimmer of hope.

Group 2 winner Olentia has topped the Magic Millions Virtual Sale, fetching $2.6 million in another dream result for Denise Martin’s Star Thoroughbreds.

Former CrownBet executive Nick Keenan has returned to the wagering industry, having been appointed as General Manager of Tabcorp’s Max Gaming division.

Peter V’landys’ 21-and-a-half-year tenure as Racing NSW CEO stands in sharp contrast to the merry-go-round of executives through equivalent roles in other states. Bren O’Brien examines the implications of too much or too little change at the top.