4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (259+ words) The first day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival holds fond memories for recently crowned champion New Zealand trainer Sam Bergerson, and he is hoping to create some more when he heads to Hastings on Saturday. Three years ago, Bergerson…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1601+ words) From legal clashes to extraordinary in-play swings, Betfair’s 20-year Australian journey has been anything but straightforward, with the exchange surviving attempts to constrain its model and reshape wagering. For two decades, Australians have had the option of doing something that…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (330+ words) The Cambridge trainer succeeds Shaun Clotworthy as the association engages with racing administrators over participant concerns and proposed structural reform. Cambridge trainer Robert Wellwood has been elected National President of the New Zealand Trainers’ Association, succeeding Shaun Clotworthy after five…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (248+ words) Jockey Ryan Houston is hoping a relationship forged in Victoria can lead to a string of winners in Queensland. The promising rider has linked with trainers Annabel and Rob Archibald at Eagle Farm in Brisbane, having recently relocated north to…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (863+ words) High-frequency betting on racing remains one of the major compliance and responsible gambling concerns of Australia’s corporate bookmakers, with the issue put on the agenda at a recent industry conference. The recent national debate on wagering reform may have had…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (764+ words) Three punters who placed successful same-game multi bets at inflated odds on a National Rugby League game last year have had their bid to get their original payout back rejected by a gambling regulator. Three Bet365 customers who briefly believed they…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1603+ words) Forced into a likely move overseas by the latest changes to gambling laws, social media influencer Ben Scarf doesn’t want sympathy. But he does hold concerns about how the landmark shift will impact the Australian wagering industry. Ben Scarf, the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (233+ words) New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has reported increased participation, domestic wagering and customer numbers for the 2025/26 season, with $101.93 million in funded prizemoney distributed, up $2.10 million on the previous season. A total of 306 race meetings and 2,508 races were held, while 4,481 individual thoroughbreds…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (783+ words) The owner of reigning Australian Horse of the Year Autumn Glow says he wouldn’t be against his star mare contesting a match race with Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising. A sporting John Messara has responded to trainer David Hayes…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (933+ words) While initial reports suggest that new gambling laws passed by the federal parliament this week could result in a 10 per cent drop in racing turnover alone, both the racing and wagering industry admit they are uncertain of the precise impact…...