Warwick Barr

Jan 17, 2025 | thestraight.com.au | Warwick Barr

A piece of racing silverware that perpetuates the memory of his brother promises to be coveted like no other trophy Tommy Berry has won after O’Ole raced away with the Magic Millions 2YO Classic. As the winning rider, Berry receives the Nathan Berry Trophy, named to honour the jockey who died in 2014, just months after claiming the 2YO Classic on Unencumbered.

Jan 16, 2025 | thestraight.com.au | Warwick Barr

A $1 million prize money cut headlines the changes to Victoria’s 2025 jumps race season following a major review of the sport. In announcing 36 races for hurdlers and 21 for steeplechase horses across 14 meetings, Racing Victoria confirmed the season will start later and finish earlier. Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. The season will open on March 28 at Warrnambool before its close with the Grand National Steeplechase meeting at Ballarat on August 17.

Jan 15, 2025 | thestraight.com.au | Warwick Barr

An $1800 bonus bet offer has landed a prominent Victorian online bookmaker in trouble, with the state’s gambling regulator fining the operator $130,000 over customer care breaches. After investigating complaints made against VicBet, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) found the bookmaker twice acted in a manner which contravened the Victorian Bookmakers’ Association code of conduct. Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup.

Jan 15, 2025 | thestraight.com.au | Warwick Barr

A judicious approach to buying horses that avoids the hype and ignores the overpriced will accompany three Tricolours Racing and Syndications prospects into the rescheduled Magic Millions meeting. The Playwright, The Novelist and Ningaloo Star will contest feature races on the Gold Coast with a combined purchase price of $305,000 that underpins the philosophy of Tricolours principal James Moss. “We try to point ourselves at the value end of the market.

Jan 13, 2025 | thestraight.com.au | Warwick Barr

The global expansion strategy of Stake.com shows no sign of abating after the Australian-owned firm agreed to buy European online gambling outlet MocinoPlay. Under the terms of the deal, Stake will take control of VinderCasino, a licensed operator based in Denmark. In 2024, Stake acquired Idealbet from Baldo Line SLR in Italy, confirming a push into nationally regulated markets, while it has also made a concerted push into South America.