Former Melbourne Cup favourite Al Riffa will begin his stallion career at Capital Stud in County Kilkenny, Ireland, for the 2027 breeding season. The three-time Group 1 winner, who raced for Australian Bloodstock and was trained by Joseph O’Brien, has been retired following a suspensory injury that brought his racing… Read More »
âWe are better and stronger together, and communication and relationships are at the heart of that. I am looking forward to chairing some frank and informed conversations to keep the welfare of the Thoroughbred at every stage of his or her career at the forefront of all our minds,â stated… Read More »
âIllegal betting should not be viewed solely as a gambling or sports integrity issue, but as an increasingly important component of the global financial-crime landscape.â Martin Purbrick, Chair of the IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime, draws on investigations and research into organised crime networks, particularly in Southeast… Read More »
âThat horse, Daryz, represents what we do as breeders,â stated Princess Zahra Aga Khan, in addressing the 60th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities in Paris, France. âWe are trying preserve the genetic diversity of the families. Calandagan is probably not everyone wants to breed at this point in time. It… Read More »
The Victoria Racing Club has appointed Vin Cox as its 23rd chairman, with the experienced racing administrator to officially take over following the club’s annual general meeting on December 15. Cox will succeed Neil Wilson, who has elected not to stand for re-election after 14 years on the VRC board,… Read More »
Horse racing syndicates will be able to raise more money and include more owners without registering as managed investment schemes following changes introduced by financial regulator ASIC. The regulator has increased the limits applying to eligible racing syndicates from $500,000 and 50 participants to $750,000 and 75 participants under a… Read More »
âFor 60 years, delegates with a passion for racing have gathered to share ideas and promote international cooperation with a view to advancing the sport.â In the eyes of IFHA Chair Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, this yearâs IFHA Conference will reflect on the achievements of the organisation across six decades and look… Read More »
Stephanie Alexander has been named as Sydney Strapper of the Year 2025-2026, as âan elite horsewoman with exceptional horse handling, horse breaking and riding skills.â Presented at the NSW Racehorse Owners Association âNight of Champions,â âStephanie has been an integral part of every stage of Cavanough Racingâs success and is… Read More »
Federal parliament has finally passed key gambling reform legislation more than 1100 days after the release of the landmark You Win Some, You Lose More report, introducing major changes to wagering advertising and harm-reduction measures across Australia. The legislation, which progressed through the Senate on Wednesday, amends the Interactive Gambling… Read More »
Today Douglas Robinson states âthere is very much a global concern that the role that illegal betting markets are playing in undermining the long-term sustainability of horse racing.â As Director of the IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime, Douglas Robinson highlights the increasing number of racecourse closures with… Read More »
Tabcorp has agreed to acquire ASX-listed wagering technology provider BetMakers Technology Group in a deal valued at approximately $267 million. Under the binding agreement, Tabcorp will purchase 100 per cent of BetMakers’ shares for 24 cents per share. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Tabcorp’s technology capabilities while supporting the… Read More »
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) has taken a significant step towards shaping the future of global racing by hosting its inaugural Climate Change and Sustainability Summit in Porto, Portugal. Held on July 13-14, the first-of-its-kind event brought together 50 international delegates to share best practices, exchange ideas and… Read More »
Entain has announced it will cut 500 jobs across its global operations as the wagering giant behind Ladbrokes and Neds ramps up efforts to reduce costs and navigate growing regulatory pressures. The workforce reduction represents around two per cent of the London-listed bookmaker’s global employee base and will impact product,… Read More »
Andrew Lemon has claimed the 2024-2025 Bill Whittaker Book Award for his book Sale O Sale O: The Auctioneerâs Tale, published by William Inglis and Son Ltd. Sale O Sale O: The Auctioneerâs Tale traces the history of the renowned Australian bloodstock auctioneers William Inglis & Son in a professionally… Read More »
âWhatâs the concept of channelisation â the proportion of betting activity conducted through licensed and regulated operators rather than illegal markets.â âChannelisation should be viewed not simply as a measurement of market health, but as a policy that regulators and governments should actively design their betting frameworks to achieve.â Today… Read More »
Western Australian bookmakers will soon be able to offer cash-out functionality on selected bets after amendments to the state’s Rules of Wagering 2005 were approved. The changes bring Western Australia into line with other Australian jurisdictions where cash-out products have become a standard feature of fixed-odds wagering. Under the revised… Read More »
BetMakers Technology Group has secured a long-term extension of its partnership with evoke plc, ensuring major wagering brands including William Hill and 888 will continue to utilise its RaceOdds platform across key global racing markets. The renewed agreement reinforces BetMakers’ role as a leading provider of racing trading technology, delivering… Read More »
In another international first for racing in NSW, Senior Stipendiary Steward Steve Railton says, âthe Stewards Control Room provides us with another layer of scrutiny and integrity oversight.â Sitting in front of a bank of video screens located in the Heritage Centre at Royal Randwick in Sydney, today Steve Railton… Read More »
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 »
