Straight Talk - NSW racing review, boardroom moves and 2YO sales with Harry Bailey and Shane McGrath

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe chat the NSW racing act review, boardroom and executive shake-ups and speak to Inglis' Harry Bailey and vendor and agent Shane McGrath about the upcoming 2YO sales.

Entain shutters TAB Racing Club as CEO focuses on selling bets

International wagering giant Entain will divest its ownership of horses in training in New Zealand, eight months after the corporate bookmaker axed its Ladbrokes Racing Club in Australia.

Hail to the Chief - A champion, a guardian and a legend

Chief De Beers’ elevation to the Queensland Hall of Fame is a fitting reflection of his amazing deeds on the track. But as Matt Stewart reports, his legend only grew when he left his racing career behind him.

Waterhouse VC - Land of the Rising Sums

This month's Waterhouse VC newsletter examines Japan's wagering paradox: how the world's third-largest economy became one of the world's largest sources of unregulated betting revenue.

Gollan inducted into Queensland Racing Hall of Fame

Leading Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has been unveiled as one of four new inductees into the Queensland Racing Hall of Fame.

Three seven-figure lots at strong Goffs sale

The Goffs Orby Sale in Ireland delivered a trio of seven-figure results on its second day as buyers broke records, led by a full-sister to Group 1 winner Blackbeard.

$3 million revamp begins at Benalla

Benalla racetrack will be redeveloped in a $3 million project co-funded by the state government, Racing Victoria and the Benalla Racing Club.
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