ACMA’s offshore headache – As Australian wagering declines, the grey market continues to boom
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.
Go Racing to sell New Zealand Group 1 winner Velocious
New Zealand’s champion two-year-old of last season, the Karaka Millions and Sistema Stakes winner Velocious, will be offered for sale via the Inglis Digital July (Late) Online Sale.
Too Darn Hot filly Tomato Toastie serves up Warwick Farm win
Tomato Toastie, a $140,000 Magic Millions weanling sale purchase who counts Group 1 winner English as a close relation, has revelled in rain-sodden ground to clear maiden ranks at Warwick Farm.
Sale postponed with more rain expected
Sale’s meeting on Thursday has been moved to Sunday in anticipation of more rain falling in Gippsland overnight.
Irish bookie makes move on Ladbrokes outlets
Bookmaker Bar One Racing is understood to be in advanced talks with global wagering giant Entain for the purchase of 108 Ladbrokes shops in Ireland and 66 in Northern Ireland.
Shinn back from foot injury for end-of-season return
Blake Shinn will return to riding earlier than planned after recovering from an injury.
‘Missed more than you would have ever known’ - Racing industry mourns Cranbourne stable employee
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.