Paul Tatnell

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Shinn, Rose secure first NZB Kiwi

1 month ago | racing.com | Paul Tatnell

Victorian jockey Blake Shinn has had a day to remember in New Zealand, securing the inaugural NZ$3.5 million NZB Kiwi slot race with an inspired ride on board Damask Rose. Shinn also picked up the Group 1 Sistema Stakes earlier in the meeting, which has been acclaimed as one of the biggest days in New Zealand racing history, also for Te Aku Racing. The victory gave Shinn his 30th at the elite level.
Hayes: Kiwi cash too hard to ignore

1 month ago | racing.com | Ryan Reynolds |Paul Tatnell

With Paul TatnellLeading trainer JD Hayes believes NZB Kiwi favourite Evaporate would have been extraordinarily hard to beat in last week's Group 1 Australian Guineas. But the prospect of racing for NZ$3.5 million was impossible to ignore, with the stable opting to head across the Tasman and take on the New Zealanders on their own turf.
Super Saturday bridges Tasman

1 month ago | racing.com | Paul Tatnell

Super Saturday is now a trans-Tasman affair with the inaugural NZ$3.5million Kiwi slot race joining Flemington's pair of Group 1s, the All-Star Mile and Newmarket Handicap, this weekend. The Kiwi market is dominated by Australians, featuring Lindsay Park-trained Evaporate, which is currently favourite at $2.70, ahead of the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Public Attention.
Bidding war for Pointsbet

1 month ago | racing.com | Paul Tatnell

Pointsbet is seemingly at the centre of a bidding war between a Japan-based operation and local betting firm Betr. Pointsbet announced on Wednesday morning that it had agreed to terms to sell itself to Mixi, an operator based in Japan. Pointsbet said it has accepted a cash offer of $1.06 a share from Mixi, which is attempting to grow its market share in Australia through its BetM app. Betr announced on Wednesday that it too wants to buy Pointsbet, valuing its competitor at more than $360 million.
Welfare world racing's key challenge

Aug 30, 2024 | racing.com | Paul Tatnell

Welfare issues are 'the single biggest global challenge the industry has faced', Racing Victoria's Executive General Manager of Integrity Services, Jamie Stier, has told the Asian Racing Conference in a keynote speech on Friday. But Stier believes well-funded research, accessible experts, tangible evidence to improve outcomes for horses and improved communication can overcome the challenges racing faces.
Experts' wagering warning

Aug 29, 2024 | racing.com | Paul Tatnell

Australian wagering experts have told the Asian Racing Conference in Japan that local markets are at a 'tipping point' as they work through regulation and taxation battles. The session focused on global wagering trends, challenges, innovations and the World Pool. Entain Australia and New Zealand CFO and deputy CEO, Lachlan Fitt, said the business will have to make adjustments to its wagering offerings if further regulation is enforced. Entain operates Ladbrokes and Neds in Australia.
Unity key to tackling challenges

Aug 28, 2024 | racing.com | Paul Tatnell

Australia's two leading racing administrators - Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison and his Racing NSW counterpart Peter V'landys - have addressed the Asian Racing Conference in Japan and vowed to work together to combat the sport's challenges. Morrison said RV is now working hard to make sure Racing Australia is more 'effective as an advocate', while V'landys said both Victoria and NSW have 'common challenges' and that it is in racing's interest to come together and stop 'sabotaging ourselves'.
World racing's shared challenges

Aug 27, 2024 | racing.com | Paul Tatnell

The Asian Racing Conference in Japan has kicked off, with Asian Racing Federation Chairman and Hong Kong Jockey Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges highlighting the shared challenges world racing faces. In Sapporo on Tuesday night, Engelbrecht-Bresges said racing is suffering some effects of 'long COVID' after initially reaping the benefits of higher wagering and engagement during the pandemic.
Eddy on racing's big talking points

Jun 26, 2024 | racing.com | Ryan Reynolds |Paul Tatnell

On Taking over the Chairman’s jobI’ve always had a passion for racing. I joined the board four-and-a-half years ago. I didn't covet the role of chairman, but when Brian (Kruger) did retire, I said that I was happy to contribute in any way that anyone wanted me to. I really want to get people working together, be co-operative, be collaborative and work for the best interest of the industry. And I do think that the industry is full of very passionate people.
RV confirms Saturday night trial

Jun 12, 2024 | racing.com | Paul Tatnell

Saturday night racing will be reintroduced in Victoria with a four-meeting summer trial to begin in late December. Racing Victoria announced the summer trial on Thursday morning, with the four consecutive Saturday night meetings at Cranbourne replacing the original Friday night fixtures programmed for the period between December 28 and January 17, 2025.