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The Point of Consumption tipping point - Does Queensland move first?
With the outcomes of the Queensland racing review imminent, there is growing confidence that a reduction of the state’s Point Of Consumption Tax rate may be on the cards. Bren O’Brien investigates what it could mean for the funding of racing in the state.
Run The Numbers - Brightside part of an elite quartet
Only a select number of horses have won Group 1 races in five consecutive Australian racing seasons. Mr Brightside became the fourth in the past 35 years with his victory at Flemington on Saturday.
Rowe On Monday - End of the Galileo era, fast HK starts for Aussies and Kiwis and a Bangkok musical tribute for Chester
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim reflects on the influence of Galileo after his final Classic runner, Jamie Richards and Deep Field off to a flyer in Hong Kong and a shining star in Thailand commemorated in song.
Straight Talk Podcast - Troy Corstens, a possible Group 1 shake-up, Fastnet Rock and the future of Australian wagering
In this edition of Straight Talk, hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe unpack the latest in racing, breeding and wagering in a wide-ranging episode, including a feature interview with Troy Corstens.
Australian racing's scale of injustice – Boss and Freedman’s call for change
As the feats of Makybe Diva are celebrated at Flemington this week with the race named in her honour, the jockey who was an intrinsic part of her success believes that it’s time to change the weight allowance given to fillies and mares.
Waterhouse VC - New Dawn for Brazil
How the gambling industry in Brazil was flipped on its head by regulation.
Run The Numbers – History repeats in Moir for Group 1-producing mares
The win of Baraqiel in the Moir Stakes not only enhanced the remarkable record of his dam, Angel Of Mercy, but the legacy of two of Arrowfield’s most influential stallions of the 21st century, Snitzel and Hussonet.