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Wow! AFL and NRL finals are over and we are straight into one of the highlights of the Spring, and suprisingly only seeing three…
There's been plenty of fantastic racing at Randwick over the past two weeks for the 'grand finals of Australian Racing': The Championships. But as…
Let's cut straight to the chase and no sarcasm this week! Anything that is a positive to increasing attendances at the races should be…
2016 arrived and racing in Australia kicked off with the richest raceday ever - with the Magic Millions held at the Gold Coast Turf…
What a weekend and week ahead in Racing. My highlights and talking points all have a 'W' flavour, from Waller to Whips to WA…
You might have missed it, but Racing NSW released its annual report and results on Monday, the day before the Melbourne Cup. You probably…
So how does a not-for-profit organisation record a $50 million profit? This was the result tabled by Racing Victoria at its AGM today which…
It does not have the press coverage of a Dally M or a Brownlow but a very prestigious award for Australian racing is being…
The year of racing came to an end almost a month ago and race fans have shifted their attention to the upcoming spring meetings,…
Wow, it's been a huge couple of weeks to be working in the media, especially with Rupert Murdoch landing in Australia two weeks ago.…
As mentioned in Thursday's article Tabcorp released their annual report for the 2014-15 financial year on Thursday. Given the financial year for Tabcorp ended…
The 2014-15 racing season officially came to an end on July 31st and after using the last couple of weeks to take stock, I…
There's a great article in the Sydney Morning Herald today, with the prominent Fairfax racing journalists offering their annual view as to the merits…
Unfortunately we lost one of the legends and great stories of the turf last week in Takeover Target. You could not script the story…
They say in the advertising world that content is king. Today Seven West Media (SWM) with Racing Victoria (RV) will soft launch Channel 78,…
Western Australia is the only state in Australia not to have privatised its tote. Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) runs all three codes…
Racing Australia chairman John Messara, who also chairs Racing NSW, has answered a number of questions The Roar put to him regarding the recently…
The Australian Racing Conference commences tomorrow in Brisbane with Ubet as the major sponsor. (The Roar will look to update with news and presentations…
Dear Mr John Messara and Peter McGauran, Congratulations on the formation of the new park body for thoroughbred racing in Australia - Racing Australia.…
The full interview with Chief Executive of Racing NSW, Peter V'Landys follows. (Editor's note: V'Landys held the interview with The Roar in the days…
KV,
Its Mark Richards in HK.
Really going to miss GetOn.
Did the Board of TVN get the best value for assets by having a secret silent auction for Best Bets/Winning Post?
What TVN achieved, and the huge tasks that still need accomplishing
Hi KV,
Yes the high roller customer management is very secretive part of any wagering operation.
Re smart device app – have a look at Reward Bet. Let me know what you think.
Thanks for the kind review.
Cheers,
Jason
Three Wide No Cover: Does the move to fixed odds hurt the industry?
The SAJC has 1832 members – down 9% from 2009. 2009 was an important year as the board and CEO changed. SAJC loss from operations has been a combined $22M since then. They receive significant investment income from interest derived from the sale of Cheltenham racecourse to offset this.
South Australian Jockey Club blames jumps racing for its own demise
I believe Harness made a terrible long term mistake leaving Moonee Valley and Harold Park. Greyhounds after Monday night have a long way back re branding.
Thoroughbreds – great opportunity to get some type of national bet. I have trademarked a Saturday Super 7 that I am trying to pitch.
Three Wide No Cover: Does the move to fixed odds hurt the industry?
Hi Andrew,
I am a MRC member and fully agree with your comments. Great family day. Yet we cant get the audio right?
Track resurfacing – ok Jason Kerr has that job – and a great job according to comments re the track – might get poached by Sydney. A few spare resources to address some issues. It was a G2 from Sydney and not shown on big screen. So what they wont show the Golden Slipper?
Quick question if you were in the members bar. Was the TAB and EBT’s still open post the last race? They had a problem with that with the AFL finals last year.
Would you like to see more non raceday events at the MRC for your membership?
Three Wide No Cover: Does the move to fixed odds hurt the industry?
aaah a fellow FirstFourologist . Major rules – pick adequately sized pools – jackpots are fantastic. Have confidence in your own ability – disregard the win odds – this is the market to win – you want it in the FF. Big on roving bankers.
Three Wide No Cover: Does the move to fixed odds hurt the industry?
James,
I cannot for the life of me understand the beer queues at Randwick. Its as if the serving staff are working in slow motion and the queues certainly detract from the surrounding areas.
Jason
Three Wide No Cover: Does the move to fixed odds hurt the industry?
Bondy,
Good comments. Re traditional habits I would have loved to buy the UK Tote. Uk punters not exposed to any exotic bets – quinella, trifecta etc. But they love the Pick 6 and it gets national attention when it jackpots. Same as the propensity of VIC punters to have a quaddie v NSW.
I personally love First Fours and am working on setting up a business called FirstFourology
The totes have the advantage re the exotics and should spend a lot more marketing focus on this.
Do you go to the track and back with the on track bookies? I used to love that as a kid at the Nowra races and the joy of getting a point over – certainly is what hooked me. Didn’t help my career advisor at school was a bookie!
Hope you like the monthly article – send to your friends.
Jason
Three Wide No Cover: Does the move to fixed odds hurt the industry?
Hi Will,
Yes the Randwick refurbishment seemed to lack some logical thinking. Royal Ascot stuffed up the sight lines in year 1 and had to rip them up. The ATC is a bit cash strapped to make the changes that i think a required. Theatre of the Horse? I either get sunburnt or wet!
Who would you like to see me interview?
Jason
Three Wide No Cover: Does the move to fixed odds hurt the industry?
what about the pitiful management in NSW Racing. What I cannot understand is how the AJC voted before deal done and why the “save of AJC” campaign last year decide to keep CEO DP as he had been instrumental in the complete debacle over past couple of year.
Management in Racing is so weak. The Best go to HK. Lets get them back and back involved. or a lt least hire a sporting CEO not from the Opera House!!
Spring Carnival's Guineas Day has us raring for more
C,mon Ron,
I thought you were a smart guy.
But your 4 points just show incredible waste of logic. Also whilst you have been thinking about this – the key strategies and the key new management you need is not getting the appropriate attention to detail.
What is worth here is my big idea. Why don’t News limited Clubs Melb and Bris take the lead to have two warm up 7’s events after NRL season (and importantly AFL) . But invite Rugby sides including internationals.
Gauci pushes for a Victorian State of Origin team
Just something that struck me as strange
So the Rebels sign a ground breaking sponsorship – but little coverage and absolutely none from the ARU. Something tells me that all is not good in this organisation/relationship.
Cipriani is Rebel by name, Rebel by nature
Where are the Rebels getting the money for pre season trips etc?
No sponsor, minimum members – not funds raised yet for the team. If you were a player agent , how can you ensure your client will be paid when training starts on oct 1. VRU broke – are the Rebels? ARU would have to bail out? Sounds similar to A league and FFA. JON grand plan??
Rebels to face Tahs in new super 15
Hey Muncey – thats my byline 3 Wide No Cover!! hope teh training caper treating you well. Enjoy lunch today
MUNCE: Three wide no cover shouldn't be an excuse for a Slipper favourite