Revenue, Integrity and Risk is how horse racingâs heavy reliance on legal betting for revenue and integrity funding makes it particularly vulnerable to the rise of illegal betting. âLong-term sustainability depends on leveraging technology to deliver more engaging, data-driven, and personalised experiences to retain relevance with the next generation.â âEvery… Read More »
âAs global betting markets expand, particularly illegal ones, the scale and complexity of match-fixing has grown significantly,â says Douglas Robinson and Nicolas Sayde. âAlerts can now emerge across multiple platforms and jurisdictions within minutes, placing increasing pressure on regulators and integrity bodies to act quickly and effectively.â As Douglas Robinson… Read More »
News from Hong Kong is plans for a first World Organisation for Animal Health Collaborating Centre for Equine Health and Movement for horses competing in the Asia-Pacific region. Bringing together 80 veterinary, equestrian and racing personal from 17 regions, itâs strengthening the publicâprivate cooperation on safety, efficiency, and coordination of… Read More »
Sportsbet chief executive Barni Evans is set to step down from his role after being appointed to a senior international position within parent company Flutter. Evans, who has led Australiaâs largest corporate bookmaker since 2018, will transition into the role of CEO, Flutter APAC & Emerging Markets. The move represents… Read More »
The former highly popular MATCH Series is no longer, and now itâs Maryland and Virginia racing with the second edition of the Maryland and Virginia Bred and Sired Program. Staged from 3 July to 23 August, and during the Laurel Park summer break, it provides additional incentives for Maryland and… Read More »
Held in Saudi Arabia on 9 February, the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses staged its 10th Annual Conference in conjunction with the 41st Asian Racing Conference. In opening, HRH Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al Faisal, JCSA Chairman and SE Authority stated âHorse racing, like all horse sport, is… Read More »
The Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Crime dispatch for April dispatch is out, and it âhighlights the similarity between prediction markets and betting exchanges within racing.â âIn viewing the prediction of markets as a significant and emerging challenge for sports integrity, its participants who bet against one another that creates integrity… Read More »
Trailblazing Australian racehorse trainer and horseracing presenter Charlotte Littlefield is the first rider announced for the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup. Charlotte is well underway already with her training for the challenge, that will take place on Thursday 30 July during Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar. On returning home… Read More »
With Rosehill Gardens hosting Racing Meets Elegance, âits Chandon Ladies Day that opens the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival with world-class racing, fashion and entertainment.â âWhere Racing Meets Elegance the Group 1 Coolmore Classic blends the racing elite at Rosehill Gardens in turns of pink in its support of the Sydney… Read More »
Today Martin Purbrick, Chair of the IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime tells us of Regulating the Gambling Ecosystem â the Lessons from the Growth of Illegal Betting. The regulation of gambling at a national level has been undermined by multiple challenges that have developed in the past… Read More »
Australian Turf Club is hosting the Sydney Annual Racing Fraternity Mass in the Winx Stand, Gallery North, at Royal Randwick Racecourse at 11am on Sunday 8 March. Everyoneâs welcome! with the intent of the service being to offer prayers for those in the racing industry and is open to all… Read More »
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia is providing guidance on Foal Ownership Declaration and to aid clarity on how the current framework is operating. In helping members to understand their obligations, reduce risk of non-lodgement, and access support, TBA have put together a summary of the Stud Book requirements and real-world examples on… Read More »
Riyadh welcomes the world to the 41st Asian Racing Conference the Asian Racing Federationâs showpiece highlights âHonouring Tradition, Shaping the Futureâ theme. In a dazzling spectacle over 600 delegates from the global horse racing industry as the 41st Asian Racing Conference got under way in charismatic style in Riyadh on… Read More »
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses held its 10th annual conference on 9 February in conjunction with the 41st Asian Racing Conference. With the 41st ARC being runs until 14 February in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, it is being hosted by the Asian Racing Federation, ARF and the Jockey… Read More »
With 109 races worth $1 million or more held every 3.3 days on average, Australia delivers opportunity and prestige like nowhere else in the world. âWe are very proud to release the 2026 Aushorse Investorâs Guide,â said Andrew Hore-Lacy, CEO of Aushorse and Thoroughbred Breeders Australia, âand its a snapshot… Read More »
âIt was remarkable, unthinkable, in terms of the year we had,â said James McDonald in being honoured at the 2025 Longines Worldâs Best Jockey Gala Dinner in Hong Kong. âVoyage Bubble, Via (Sistina), and Romantic (Warrior) have accumulated all these points, and itâs basically a reflection on them. They have… Read More »
Magic Millions and TAB have strengthened their partnership, with the wagering operator securing naming-rights sponsorship of the 2026 TAB Gold Coast Magic Millions Carnival. Magic Millions stated the rebranded carnival represents a mutual vision to expand the event’s magnitude, influence and international prominence. “We are incredibly proud to announce TAB… Read More »
December 11-12 sees the international Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys taking place in Hong Kong, hosted by the Jockeys Health and Wellbeing Committee. Under the banner of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, and supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, it will be conducted alongside… Read More »
Fresh from success in hosting the annual Pink Lunch the ATC Foundation Chair Angela Belle McSweeney has again expressed her gratitude to racing fans. With the Pink Lunch to aid The Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation, itâs the ATC Members and supporting bodies that note the Foundationâs ongoing dedication to community… Read More »
Racing NSW has confirmed that licensed stablehand Sarah Kellermeier has been the subject of a stewardsâ inquiry after comments made on social media were found to be improper and prejudicial to the reputation of the racing industry. The investigation began on 22 October 2025, following a complaint regarding comments posted… Read More »
