Bren O'Brien

MIXI’s intended takeover of Australian bookmaker PointsBet has cleared another regulatory hurdle, with Canadian authorities offering no objection to the $400 million acquisition by the Japanese company.

Professional punters in the United States are tipping the end of their profession with a major change in tax obligations.

After three decades training out of the NSW Northern Rivers, David McColm will launch a new phase of his career when stable star Far Too Easy contests the Glasshouse Handicap at the Sunshine Coast.

In a rare insight into the inner workings of China Horse Club, vice president Eden Harrington spoke with Tim Rowe about founder Teo Ah Khing’s achievements and vision for the international thoroughbred breeding and racing empire.

The Australian federal government is well aware of the threat posed by unregulated overseas gambling operators, but as Bren O’Brien discusses, the federal body charged with policing the issue remains largely powerless to stop the flow of money.

A stablehand killed in an accident at Cranbourne has been named, with tributes for the late Peta Tait, a popular former picnic jockey and long-serving racing industry employee.

King Island is a fine example of a quintessential Australian community racing, but it desperately needs “outside” support to ensure it remains that way, ahead of planning for a new season.