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NSW racing blighted by abandonments
Eleven race meetings in eight days have been lost in New South Wales, while a feature Gosford meeting was moved, as wet weather creates havoc.
Sportsbet appoint Michael Foster as new CIO
Sportsbet has confirmed that Michael Foster will assume the role of Chief Information Officer with Australia’s biggest corporate bookmaker.
Royal Meeting to remain in Victoria under new breeding partnership
Royal Meeting will continue his stud career in Victoria as a banner sire for a new bloodstock operation.
Coolmore wins bidding war to secure VRC Oaks winner for $3.4 million
Coolmore has paid $3.4 million for the VRC Oaks winner She’s Extreme while American John Stewart made a late splash when spending $3.2 million to buy Tutta La Vita at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale.
Gold Coast turf track return delayed until new racing season
Ongoing issues with the Gold Coast turf track may have forced the movement of another feature race but Racing Queensland and the Gold Coast Turf Club remain confident over the surface’s long-term viability.
Champion sire Savabeel again leads the way for Waikato Stud in 2024
Waikato Stud will present a roster of seven stallions for the 2024 season, headlined by New Zealand’s sire sensation, Savabeel.
The sharks are circling as rising taxes bite the bookies
Online bookmaker TopSport once aimed to be at the top of the Australian wagering food chain until increased taxation forced it to make a strategic business decision.