Bren O'Brien

Flutter Entertainment has announced a key appointment as the wagering giant continues to bolster its presence in the US.

The Save Rosehill lobby group, which has said it mistrusts the Australian Turf Club’s intentions on the process for selling off the racecourse, has the support of some of the biggest names in Australian racing.

With the three major broodmare sales completed, a clear trend has emerged, while race fillies remain more desirable than ever, the market for mares offered in foal is in freefall.

The Queensland Derby has been a fertile source of future Hong Kong runners and there’s every chance the trend will continue after this year’s edition.

Three million-dollar mares, including Rubisaki, highlighted the final day of Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast, which concluded with less than $100 million in investment for just the second time since 2016.

Sportsbet will tighten its systems to ensure it abides by Australian anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism regulations.

Australia’s black-type racing pattern remains in its five-year stasis with Racing Australia’s board opting not to act on a review it commissioned four years ago.