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The great divider – Andrew Jones undeterred as he pilots Racing Victoria through leaner times
Despite calls for his resignation, Racing Victoria CEO Andrew Jones is determined to do the job on his own terms.
Punters plead for industry voice on federal government gambling reform
Punters representative Richard Irvine has renewed calls for proper government consultation after Communications Minister Michelle Rowland rejected his request for a meeting following the release of the ‘You Some, You Lose More’ report.
Macau government declares time on 'waning' thoroughbred racing industry
Horse racing in Macau is set to end on April 1 after the Macau Jockey Club was stripped of its concession right to run racing.
In-venue cash betting facing ban in Victoria
Tabcorp has been ordered by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission to stop taking cash payments on unsupervised in-venue betting machines.
Yulong steps up its play for colts as Cox makes Extreme first impression
The rise to prominence of both Extreme Choice and Yulong have run largely in parallel over the last few years as two of the biggest trends in Australian bloodstock. Those stories now appear to be crossing over.
Storm Boy justifies Millions hype with emphatic Classic win
Gai Waterhouse added a fifth Magic Millions 2YO Classic to her glittering resume when Storm Boy made a one-act affair of the $3 million event on the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Golden Slipper winner Farnan at the heart of Kia Ora’s emergence
Kia Ora’s decision to relaunch a stallion operation off the back of the success of Golden Slipper winner Farnan is paying early dividends in the sales ring.