Straight Talk Podcast - Bloodstock market insights feat. Inglis' James Price, prize money questions, plus the future direction of racing and wagering
Join Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe on this week's edition of Straight Talk, brought to you by Inglis and Darley, where they delve into the intricacies of the racing and wagering industry.
‘It's a faceless game’ - Punters urge changes to reinvigorate racing
As wagering on Australian racing continues to plummet, some of those who make a living through betting on it are urging a major change to how it is being promoted.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday June 4 - Spicy result in Fred Best, bookies pay out on wrong numbers, Observer impressive at Sandown, BetMakers moves into Vegas
In today's Straight Shorts, three-year-old Justify filly Spicy Martini books a Stradbroke berth, Doomben placings mix-up impacts bookmakers, Godolphin youngster blitzes Sandown rivals and Las Vegas is calling Australian technology firm BetMakers.
Racing’s Rich Listers - some court the thoroughbred spotlight, others shun it
With a reputation as the Sport of Kings, wealth and racing often go hand in hand. Among the top 200 wealthiest Australian people profiled in the recent Australian Financial Review Rich List is a host of racing identities who share a passion for the thoroughbred industry.
Stand and deliver - funding crucial to BRC’s Eagle Farm plans
The Brisbane Racing Club feels “very encouraged” that the new Queensland government seems to be on the same page with plans for a significant upgrade of racegoer facilities at Eagle Farm.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday June 3 - Dream pinhook result at MM, PointsBet in trading halt, Philia favourite for Qld Oaks, second winner for Peltzer
In today's Straight Shorts, a Harry Angel colt has delivered a breathtaking pinhook result for Temerity Park, MIXI ups its offer for PointsBet, Philia favoured to extend sequence and another winner for Peltzer.
Murray’s term as acting RQ CEO extended by government
The Queensland government has extended the interim term of Racing Queensland chief executive Lachlan Murray under legislation that is 70 years old.