Fitting tribute for Tassie idol The Inevitable

The career of one of Tasmania’s most popular racehorses will be honoured with the Tasmanian Stakes to be known as The Inevitable Stakes in 2025/26.

Flutter cyber breach impacts Betfair customers

Betting exchange Betfair confirms personal data belonging to its customers has been stolen in a cybersecurity breach involving Flutter Entertainment.

Winning start for promising Zocketman

Zocketman backed up two barrier trial performances with an impressive first-start victory at Muswellbrook on Tuesday, providing young Widden stallion Zousain with his ninth juvenile winner this season.

SEN parent company to buy RSN for $3.25 million

Sports Entertainment Group is set to acquire Victorian racing industry-owned racing radio station RSN for $3.25 million in a deal which will see it become the sole dedicated radio broadcaster of racing in Victoria.

Sackville joins Juddmonte

Bloodstock agent Ed Sackville’s connection with prominent breeding operation Juddmonte, the home of champion stallion Frankel, has been strengthened.

Picklebet joins Responsible Wagering Australia

Picklebet has become the latest bookmaker to join industry group Responsible Wagering Australia.

‘A mate’s phone’ - Defence falls flat as punter denied $15,450 payout

A Neds customer who was denied a lucrative payout after he admitted he used a mate’s phone to place a racing multi has failed in his appeal against the decision.
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