The early betting landscape of Australian racing has undergone a notable shift following Tabcorp’s decision to delay the release of odds for specific meetings—a move that one rival bookmaker claims highlights a broader issue within the wagering industry. The change, which sees Tabcorp holding back on when it launches fixed… Read More »
Online bookmaker Betr has secured approximately $15.6 million from retail shareholders as part of its ongoing equity raising efforts to fund the planned acquisition of rival betting operator Pointsbet. This latest funding round brings Betr’s total capital raised to $130 million, following earlier contributions from institutional investors through two separate… Read More »
Group 1-winning sprinter Schwarz has officially been retired, with trainers John O’Shea and Tom Charlton confirming that the talented colt has run his final race. Bought for $1.25 million at the 2022 Gold Coast Magic Millions Sale, the son of Zoustar will begin a new chapter as a stallion at… Read More »
The Victorian government has revised its projections for racing and sports betting tax revenue, with a shortfall of $29 million revealed in the 2025/26 state budget. The expected revenue from the Point Of Consumption Tax (POCT) for 2024/25 has been downgraded to $406 million, down from the $435 million that… Read More »
We have settled on a Massive Multi bet for this weekends racing with the multi at MASSIVE odds of $179.89. *We post our best multi bet for racing around Australia every Saturday. Please do your own research before placing a bet. All odds taken from Ladbrokes.com.au at the time of… Read More »
There’s growing doubt that Monday’s scheduled race meeting at Taree will proceed, with the track currently submerged due to record-breaking floods in the Manning River region. Video of the track at Taree taken at 8.30 this morning @Punters @RacenetTweets pic.twitter.com/zgYjmsz7Cn — Jett Hatton (@KnowsJett) May 20, 2025 The river has… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for Wednesday’s Races (21/5/2025) at races around the country. Make sure you get more bang for your buck this Wednesday by using the best racing offers we could find anywhere online with betting… Read More »
Peter Orton will step down from his role at Vinery Stud ahead of the 2024 breeding season, bringing to a close a 25-year tenure that has seen him lead the farm to the forefront of Australian thoroughbred breeding. Since helping establish Vinery’s Australian operations in 2000, Orton has been instrumental… Read More »
Trainer Chris Waller is hoping for a smoother path for Joliestar as she builds towards a Group 1 assignment during the Brisbane winter carnival, following a disrupted preparation due to Sydney’s wet weather. The four-year-old mare was due to trial at Canterbury on Tuesday, but the session was abandoned due… Read More »
Hollindale Stakes winner Antino has tightened into clear favourite for the Group 1 Doomben Cup following the barrier draw for Saturday’s weight-for-age feature. Among 13 final acceptors, Antino firmed from $3.50 into $3 after drawing gate 11, while his biggest rival, Pride Of Jenni, eased to $3.80 after coming up… Read More »
High-priced import Sir Delius has been sent to the paddock and will not race again until the spring, with co-trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott opting to focus on a Melbourne Cup campaign. The Frankel entire made a big impression on his Australian debut last Saturday, justifying odds-on favouritism in… Read More »
Punters chasing early market overs have been dealt a significant blow following a surprise shift in policy, which has delayed the release of prices for a number of lower-tier race meetings until raceday itself. The change has also sent shockwaves through the online betting landscape, impacting corporate bookmakers who often… Read More »
Group 1 winner Benedetta will press on to the Kingsford-Smith Cup following her solid fourth-place effort in the Doomben 10,000. Trainer Jason Warren said the mare struggled on the rain-affected track but still produced a performance full of merit. “(She’s) come through the run well,” Warren told racing.com. “We were… Read More »
Pride Of Jenni has drawn perfectly in barrier one for Saturday’s Group 1 Doomben Cup, with Ciaron Maher’s star mare set to take on 12 rivals in the 2000-metre feature. Among them is Antino, who finished just behind Jenni in the Hollindale Stakes and will again be ridden by Blake… Read More »
A Malaysian race club has introduced a controversial measure requiring owners to effectively bet on their own horses in an attempt to combat falling pari-mutuel turnover at its meetings. The Perak Turf Club, based in Ipoh and soon to be one of only two operational race clubs in Malaysia, has… Read More »
Trainer Alex Rae is set to unveil stable newcomer I’mateez, a blueblood colt and half-brother to champion sprinter Imperatriz, when he makes his debut at Sandown on Wednesday in the $50,000 Thoroughbred Club of Australia Handicap (1000m). Rae and Lofty Thoroughbreds secured the son of Capitalist for $200,000 at the… Read More »
Unbeaten juvenile Highvol is on track for a potential tilt at the Group 1 J.J. Atkins (1600m) in Queensland next month, with trainer Nick Ryan confirming the promising two-year-old is likely to continue his campaign north after another strong performance at Flemington. The son of Microphone, whose sire recently relocated… Read More »
Promising colt Royal Insignia has returned to work and is being aimed towards a potential first-up tilt in the Aurie’s Star Handicap in early August, with trainer Grahame Begg optimistic about his development ahead of the spring. After finishing unplaced in the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) in March, where… Read More »
Talented stayer Revelare is back in work and building towards a spring campaign after illness ruled him out of a Melbourne Cup path earlier this year. Trainer Robert Hickmott has his sights set on Group targets for the emerging stayer, who impressed over the summer with a string of wins…. Read More »
Flying Basil delivered a strong staying performance to take out the Casterton Cup on Sunday, giving trainer Shane Jackson a memorable victory and defying the odds under a perfectly timed ride from Will Price. The son of Magnus camped just behind the speed as Precious Charm ($5) and Notabadbuy ($3.30)… Read More »
