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‘Slipping through the cracks’: Caballus’ journey to Group 1 racing
From a $1 million sale as a yearling to a $315,000 online pick-up for a leading syndicator, Caballus’ climb through the racing ranks has been anything but conventional.
'We had to think outside the square' - Southside Racing slots into new era with two $1 million races
Slotholders can race for $2 million across two races that have been added to Cranbourne Cup day and Pakenham Cup day.
Against the odds - CrossBet seizes on wagering uncertainty to stay in the race
At a time when closures in the online bookmaking industry are commonplace, CrossBet is taking a different approach in a bid to expand its operations.
Making the Tote great again: Scott pushes national pool as key to parimutuel renaissance
The dream of a national tote pool which could re-invigorate the dying parimutuel betting model in Australia is close to becoming a reality, according to Racing Queensland CEO Jason Scott.
Why New South Wales review could set Tabcorp free
A cap on individual investors owning more than 10 per cent of Tabcorp could be removed by a New South Wales state government review into the funding of the racing industry.
Depleted Australian-bred staying stocks laid bare in Melbourne Cup entries
Racing Victoria has received 132 entries for the Melbourne Cup, including 20 from overseas, as the number of Australian-bred horses have been overwhelmed by their northern hemisphere counterparts.
Training in paradise – Eustace‘s Hong Kong adventure is ready to launch
Some days David Eustace can hardly believe he is embarking on a training career in Hong Kong. He told Matt Stewart that he is approaching the challenge with a balance of caution and ambition.