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Run The Numbers – The stallion-making trainer in the stallion-making race
A fourth Golden Rose success for Chris Waller takes centre stage in this week’s Run The Numbers, as the champion trainer advanced his total of Group 1 victories to 182, with a first elite victory for Godolphin.
Wagering windfall for state governments, but pokies still drive majority of gambling taxes
State governments are generating five times the tax revenue from racing and sports betting as they did seven years ago, but gaming machines continue as the primary source of revenue, providing $5.4 billion in state tax receipts.
NextBet dives into Australia with CrossBet acquisition
NextBet has made a major move into the Australian market, securing CrossBet in what is expected to be the first of a swag of acquisitions.
Rowe On Monday - Agent-owner relationship now set in Stone, Tatts focus for Mulcaster, strong Rosemont connection to HK winner
In today's Rowe On Monday, bloodstock agent Sheamus Mills explains how he started working for Charm Stone's owner Heath Newton, Guy Mulcaster on his excursion to the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale and a promising Hong Kong result for Rosemont Stud.
Charlotte Mills in NZTR appointment to complete executive shake-up
Moonee Valley’s head of racing Charlotte Mills will join New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing on a contract basis while the regulator has also filled two other key executive roles at the organisation.
Process begins to fill two Racing Victoria board vacancies
The two empty seats on the Racing Victoria board will not be filled until after the spring carnival, as the process for new appointments has only just begun.
Shinn’s lucky Charm as birthday jockey claims Manikato Stakes
Outsider Charm Stone has given jockey Blake Shinn the perfect birthday present in winning the Group 1 Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley.