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Wagering, field sizes and crowds are up in Hong Kong, with a range of initiatives introduced in 2024/25 credited for the turnaround after a dip the previous season.

Coolmore legend Fastnet Rock has broken the record for the greatest number of winners by a broodmare sire in a Hong Kong season.

Ex-CEO Adam Rytenskild’s unfair dismissal case against Tabcorp is set to progress to case management hearings in the Federal Court over the next three months.

Craig Hutchison is streamlining costs with SEN’s morning shows to be broadcast on Victoria’s racing station RSN from September 1 when a $3.25 million purchase of the industry-owned broadcaster is completed.

Colour theory, papal visits and that Arc near-miss are all part of the legend of Brian Smith, who retires from training at age 84 this month. Matt Stewart caught up with the legendary horseman, who said he’s done with “thinking too much”.

Harness Racing SA has withdrawn a proposed administration fee for bookmakers to field on its racing in response to a backlash from small-scale operators.

Betr has detailed its all-scrip, off-market offer for PointsBet, maintaining that it represents a superior offer to that put forward by Japanese company MIXI.