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PulseBet ad withdrawn over objectification complaint

Two corporate bookmakers have been forced to remove advertisements, which were found to have breached the advertising industry code of ethics.

Waterhouse gets first crack at Rosehill parliamentary committee

Trainers Gai Waterhouse and John O’Shea will be the first two people to speak before the Parliamentary Committee into the proposal to close, redevelop and sell off Rosehill racecourse.

From God’s Carpet to plastic fantastic – The curious place of synthetic surfaces in Australian racing

A winter wet spell on the eastern seaboard has shone a light on the virtues, or otherwise, of synthetic tracks in Australian racing. But 20 years after their widespread introduction, their future role as a racing surface of meaning remains uncertain.

Senet legal column - Can WSPs promote and market the Olympics in gambling advertising?

Our latest column from wagering law experts Senet, explores the role of Australia’s WSPs when it comes to offering markets on the upcoming Paris Olympics.

It takes two – Training partnerships evolve to meet need to compete

Four of the top 10 stables in Australia this season have been in training partnerships. Be they family or strategic alliances, they have evolved to meet the need to compete in an era of super stables, writes Matt Stewart.

Tony Partridge quits as Brisbane Racing Club chief executive

The Brisbane Racing Club is searching for a new chief executive after the resignation of Tony Partridge.

Have saddle will travel - Hong Kong apprentices thriving on Australian experience

Britney Wong will become the latest apprentice to make the most of a pathway into Hong Kong racing via a well-established partnership between the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Racing SA.
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