Bren O'Brien
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De Kock returns home amid 'renewed confidence' in South Africa's thoroughbred industry
Mathew de Kock is heading back to his native South Africa, where the country’s thoroughbred industry is in much better shape than when he left four years ago.
Deficit days - Racing Victoria slips into the red as it absorbs new reality
Racing Victoria remains confident it can ride out the challenges of its new funding landscape and an uncertain wagering environment despite its annual report detailing its first deficit in more than a decade.
‘Unaccountable’ - Parliament considers greater scrutiny on Racing NSW as Rosehill questions persist
Racing NSW could be set to come under greater scrutiny from parliament, ICAC and the auditor general, while board minutes from 2023 raise queries over the regulator's intentions over the possible sale of Rosehill.
‘Encouraging trends’ – Sportsbet grows revenue and customers despite softness in turnover and racing
Australia’s biggest bookmaker Sportsbet is continuing its growth in both revenue and number of active customers, as it rides a wave of additional regulation, taxation and softness in the racing market.
A Brazen opportunity - stakes winner Bold Bastille to go under the Digital hammer
Lindsay Park’s sprinting three-year-old stakes-winning filly Bold Bastille will be offered for sale via Inglis Digital next week.
Home Affairs to make a Magic impression as Gold Coast catalogue is released
Coolmore’s marquee young Australian stallion Home Affairs is set to make a major mark at Magic Millions, which has released its 1401-lot catalogue for its iconic January sale.
Departing Racing SA boss warns of ‘challenging’ wagering picture despite record revenue
Racing SA is likely to follow the lead of Racing Victoria in renegotiating its fees with bookmakers despite achieving record revenue figures in the 2023/24 financial year.