Tipsters risk liability under Australian Consumer Law if they fail to offer a genuine opinion
Wherever we are, listening to the radio, watching television or in front of a screen, there is someone telling us the likely result, before the event…
Dick Francis shows us: Racing thrives on scandals, such as cobalt
Readers of Dick Francis novels know that it is all in the opening line. Take this one for example: “The Earl of October drove into my…
Australian racing’s social media rules do not work (plus 5 tips to help)
A Chairman of a large corporate organization once told me he joined social media platforms because of his daughter. Her first job was at an advertising…
Trainers and owners beware! Sheila Laxon & John Symons judgment offers lessons for all
Background John Symons and Sheila Laxon are partners in their horse training business, JSL Racing (“JSL”), and in life. Francis Butler and his wife Karen were…
Fact check: Was Jeff Kennett right to criticise Racing Victoria over Damien Oliver ban?
Prompted by the seven year disqualification of a jockey in New Zealand for not giving his mount every chance, Jeff Kennett reportedly recently commented that the Racing Victoria…
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