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Bill, The Bastard, the Jericho and a legacy
Bill Gibbins’ energy, vision and resources created a bridge across 100 years of Australian history. After his death this week, Matt Stewart reflects on how “the dearest book Gibbins ever read” became the inspiration for a renewed connection between racing and Australian military history.
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A race club without a racecourse: How Moonee Valley Racing Club navigates closure, costs and a new era
The last race at Moonee Valley may have been run ahead of a massive redevelopment, but that doesn’t mean the MVRC is closed for business. Far from it.
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Straight Talk – Steve McMahon on the ATC, plans for Rosehill and more, plus Tim and Bren chat the McGrath review, Trilogy and the future of the tote
In our latest podcast, Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe speak to the ATC’s Steve McMahon about the future direction of the club, and also chat about the McGrath review, the successes of Trilogy racing and plenty more.
More than a feeling – Does the Australian tote still have a pulse?
Gillon McLachlan has made the formation of a national tote the centrepiece of his reform of Tabcorp since taking over as chief executive in August 2024. For the one-time wagering behemoth, there is a lot more at play than just extra liquidity.
Waterhouse VC – How opinion wins out over mathematical probabilities in driving wagering behaviour for Same Game Multis
In the Waterhouse VC November update, the impact of Same Game Multis is analysed amid an explosion of this bet type in the global wagering landscape.
Andrew Rule – Q and A – The Chosen Few
Andrew Rule’s latest book, The Chosen Few, is a quest to name the ten greatest Australian and New Zealand racehorses of all time. In a special Q and A, he unveils his motivation for writing it and the things that surprised him when researching it.
