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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
They’ve had to settle for a dominant jockeys’ premiership winner for the past few seasons – and likely will in 2025-26 as well – but Hong Kong racing fans could be in for a midseason stoush for the ages if the stars align in the next couple of months. With The Standard reporting on Monday that Joao Moreira could be set for a return to Hong Kong as Caspar Fownes’ stable jockey and James McDonald believed to be one of a string of riders confirmed for winter stints in Hong Kong, eight-time champion...View the full article -
By Kit Walker · Posted
Labrokes & Neds were purchased by ENTAIN in 2018. The relevant period of the alleged contraventions are between 16 December 2018 and 16 December 2024 and are certainly not at the low end of the scale. The Group has set aside £51 million ($64.8 million) to address the matter, although Entain claims the amount relates to accounting and does not reflect a potential penalty. They set aside £51 million to address the matter but that doesn't reflect a potential penalty? Yes could be a lot more. Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth faced significant scrutiny for operating under inadequate AML/CTF measures across their casino premises in Melbourne and Perth. Regulatory investigations uncovered failures in managing high-risk customers, including potential money laundering through junket operators and VIP programs. Crown was ordered to pay a AUD 450 million civil penalty for its breaches of the AML/CTF Act. Entain will fight its case in court if mediation is unsuccessful. It is due to file a defence by September. They won't want it going to Court just like they didn't in Turkey when without any prompting said they would pay 1 billion dollars as a fine. ----------------------------------------------------- This was never going to happen. New opportunities payment $90m The SPA includes a potential new opportunities payment of up to $90m. This payment relates to legislative changes Entain aims to pursue that were not in place when the agreement began. The payment is contingent on two key developments: • TAB NZ will receive at least $75m if the New Zealand Government legalises and establishes a licensing system for online casino products (e.g., online slots, table games, etc.) within 10 years of the agreement's start. • TAB NZ will receive at least $15m if the government legalises and creates a licensing system for virtual racing and sports products (both retail and online) within the same 10-year period. • Both new opportunities payments are conditional on: • TAB NZ being granted the exclusive licence during this period and appointing Entain as the only manager of that licence. No more than three licences are granted by the New Zealand Government. ----------------------------------- The above quote is a big worry especially with reduced income once the NZ dogs are gone - millions now not payable by Australian bookmakers on consumption tax - and once 15 online casinos get regulated to operate in NZ the gambling dollar on NZ racing will be reduced - and NZ SPORTS Codes are collectively through the Government seeking a bigger % payout. -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Harness Racing New Zealand’s 2025 Blue September campaign is gearing up for its busiest week so far. The first Big Blue Drive (BBD) will take place all over the country from Thursday through to Sunday. It is all about encouraging people to donate to the cause and raise as much money as possible for prostate cancer research. Thursday will see dual meetings at Winton and Cambridge, with the latter hosting “Blokes’ Night”. Tickets are $70 and include food from the Burger Bistro menu, a drink on arrival and a variety of on-course activities. To see more click here On Friday there’s racing at Addington and Auckland including the $110,000 Group 1 Caduceus Class 2YO Fillies Classic at Alexandra Park. Racegoers embracing the Blue theme at both venues will be in the running to get spot prizes while stables who get involved will go into the draw to win a morning tea shout courtesy of HRNZ. All they need to do is email their photos to kim.butt@hrnz.co.nz. On Saturday everyone who has donated to the cause so far this month will get the opportunity to win prizes. All they have to do is comment on a HRNZ Facebook post to automatically go into the draw. The prizes are : 1. Two tickets to Harness 5000 meeting thanks to Ashburton Raceway. Each prize will entitle both people to a meal and drinks for the day. They will be seated with the sponsors for the day and have a view of the finishing post. 2. Two tickets to The Infield on Cup Day 3. A WDC (World Driving Championship) Merchandise Pack 4. A special hamper full of goodies The weekend will finish up with a big day at Motukarara on Sunday. The annual Blue Bolt is always a highlight. It pits all 11 ambassadors against each other in a 100 metre sprint down the home straight. On what is a very family-friendly day at Banks Peninsula, there will also be two Blue September Invited Drivers races. At the halfway mark, the campaign is at $18,141. The annual fund-raiser for the New Zealand Prostate Cancer Foundation has had a strong start, with $12,000 raised during the first week, followed by another $6000 last week. In all there have been 25 wins by Blue September ambassadors so far. Money is raised every time one of them wins a race thanks to their individual sponsors and contributions from HRNZ and the clubs. Josh Dickie, Tony Cameron, Robbie Close and Sam Thornley all picked up their first wins for the campaign over the last few days, with Close’s coming in Friday’s feature at Addington, the Listed $50,000 Woodlands Stud Series Stakes Harness 7000. The country’s leading driver Blair Orange has the most individual wins, with seven, followed by John Dunn and Matthew Williamson on five. To see more about the Blue September campaign click here Or contact : courtney@hrnz.co.nz View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
By Adam Hamilton A key pointer to the Group 1 Renwick Farms Dominion Trot will play out in country Victoria tonight. Pre-post favourite and TAB Trot winner Arcee Phoenix will clash with Brisbane Inter Dominion heat winner and finalist Parisian Artiste in a trial. It will be the second time in the space of six days the pair have clashed at the trials. Parisian Artiste led throughout from a standing-start to beat a softly driven Arcee Phoenix at Melton last Tuesday. And they may even clash again at Menangle when they return to racing. In the quest to get standing-start race experience before the Dominion, they could tackle the $30,600 Menangle Trotters Cup, a 2300m discretionary handicap. Parisian Artiste’s trainer Alex Ashwood said Menangle was almost certain. “That’s the plan if he trials as well as we expect again at Bendigo,” he said. “He’s pretty forward and will be ready to go after this next trial.” Like Arcee Phoenix, who last raced when he won the Brisbane Inter Dominion final at Albion Park on July 19, Parisian Artiste hasn’t started since finishing fifth in that same race. Connections of both star trotters are close and have booked flights to Addington for the two feature trotting races in NZ Cup Week. “He’s a stronger stayer and likes the stand (start), so we think the Dominion will suit him,” Ashwood said. In an exciting twist, Ashwood said Parisian Artiste could have extended stay in NZ. “We’ve got in mind staying after Addington and taking him up to Auckland,” Ashwood said. The key target would be the $100,000 Group 1 National Trot at Alexandra Park on New Year’s Eve. “It’s an attractive option because we know he goes so well in that direction,” Ashwood said. “He does all his work that way home and trots better and with less gear than he has to wear in the races here.” View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
What Wodonga Races Where Racing Wodonga – Hamilton Smith Dr, Wodonga VIC 3690 When Tuesday, September 16, 2025 First Race 12pm AEST Visit Dabble Wodonga is the destination for racing in Victoria on Tuesday, with a competitive eight-race meeting set down for decision. With showers on the forecast, the track is likely to hold its Soft 5 rating that it was given at the time of acceptances, while the rail will be in its true position the entire circuit. The opening event at Wodonga is set to commence at 1:30pm AEST. Best Bet at Wodonga: Vegas On Fire Vegas On Fire has been racing consistently and now gets a perfect map from barrier two to box seat behind a genuine speed. Her last few efforts read better than the figures suggest given tempo and pattern, and this is no harder. Liam Riordan reunites and knows her well; a soft 5 also brings her right into the mix. If she sees daylight on straightening, her late strength can tell with the lightish impost. Best Bet Race 8 – #7 Vegas On Fire (2) 6yo Mare | T: Shawn Mathrick | J: Liam Riordan (58.5kg) Next Best at Wodonga: The Wizard King The Wizard King is humming along and finds a very winnable BM62. He’s built a terrific platform with a strong win at Wangaratta on August 23 before adding another win at Mildura on September 6. From gate 11, Liam Riordan can slide across to land just off the speed — ideal at Wodonga, where momentum counts turning for home. He handles edge out of the track and stays at the same weight, which looks a plus in this company. Next Best Race 5 – #7 The Wizard King (11) 6yo Gelding | T: Shawn Mathrick | J: Liam Riordan (60kg) Best Value at Wodonga: French Lolly French Lolly is a lightly raced sprinter who gives the impression he’ll measure up sharply in 0-58 grade. He won stylishly on the Pakenham synthetic two back and comes here on the back of a sound second, and now draws to stalk the map from barrier eight with Jake Duffy sticking. His profile says he’s versatile enough to absorb pressure at 1100m and still quicken, and a slight give in the ground should be no issue. With several rivals searching for form, the four-year-old can press forward, control the race in transit and be hard to get past late. Best Value Race 6 – #5 French Lolly (8) 4yo Gelding | T: Olivia Osborne | J: Jake Duffy (62.5kg) Tuesday quaddie tips for Wodonga Wodonga quadrella selections Tuesday, September 16, 2025 6-7-8 1-3-5-6-7 1-3-10 1-6-7 Horse racing tips View the full article
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