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Magic Millions leans on Asian buyers ahead of Horses in Training Sale
Predicting the market at a breeze-up sale isn’t easy, but Magic Millions managing director Barry Bowditch is hoping a greater proportion of Hong Kong buyers will be in action at its Horses In Training Sale on the Gold Coast.
Shooting the breeze - Why faster times aren’t a guide to better buys at two-year-old sales
With the Australasian two-year-old sales season about to begin, new analysis has revealed that the most successful graduates are rarely horses who post the quickest time in the pre-sale breeze-ups.
Bet Right in wrong as NT regulator issues $13,000 fine
Online bookmaker Bet Right has been fined more than $13,000 for code of conduct breaches in relation to responsible gambling, while the Northern Territory government probes questions about the independence of the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission.
WA’s TABradio next on SEN’s expansion playlist
Having acquired Victorian racing radio station RSN, the Craig Hutchison-led Sports Entertainment Group is set to add the West Australian racing industry’s broadcast assets to its burgeoning portfolio.
Prominent sports and media figure Alexi Baker joins betr board
Betr has appointed two new directors onto its board, with experienced sports and media executive Alexi Baker among those to join.
Godolphin rules Tattersalls opening with A$7.9 million Sea The Stars colt
Godolphin dominated trade on the first day of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, spending close to A$20 million, including a purchase of the most expensive yearling in the world this year.
Ridgmont’s strategic shift - Cunninghams to sell farm but maintain racing and breeding investment
The Cunningham family will put their Hunter Valley property, Ridgmont Farm, up for sale, but have vowed to remain heavily involved in all aspects of the thoroughbred industry.