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Not in-play – Aussie bookies reject automated in-race pricing
While British punters started betting live in the run on Victorian racing this week, the limited in-play racing product on offer to Australian punters by bookmakers is unlikely to change
Run The Numbers – The ongoing collapse of Australian two-year-old racing
While Australia may hold a reputation for its two-year-old racing, the most recent figures point to an ongoing slump in participation, which is having a knock-on impact across breeding and bloodstock. Run The Numbers investigates.
Tim Hale elected ATC chairman
Tim Hale has been elected chairman of the Australian Turf Club, replacing the departing Peter McGauran, having served as vice-chairman since August 2022.
18-month ban - De Souza outed after inquiry into Malaysian race fall
Jockey Lemos “Lai Lai” De Souza has copped an 18-month ban and a fine after falling from a short-priced favourite in a race in Malaysia earlier this month.
Talented Snitzel mare Vienna Princess added to Magic Millions Virtual Sale
Stakes-winning mare Vienna Princess, a Snitzel half-sister to Group 2 winner First Settler, has been added to the Magic Millions Virtual Sale catalogue.
Rowe On Monday - Mihalyka’s Rebel with a cause, Bivouac on the march, Powrie the horseman and Magic Millions farewells Hayward
In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe examines Rebel Dane's rollercoaster career at stud, reveals how Bivouac supporters should be on good terms with themselves, canvasses the opinion of steward Fin Powrie and pays tribute to a Magic Millions stalwart.
Trio vies for ATC leadership as appointment of McGauran’s successor is brought forward
Ben Bayot, Tim Hale and David McGrath are jostling for support with directors set to vote for new chair of the Australian Turf Club on Monday.