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Ex-greyhounds chair, prominent businessman fill vacancies on Racing Victoria board
Two vacancies on the Racing Victoria board have been filled by the state’s racing minister, with Jonathan Hardwick and Peita Duncan appointed to the Tim Eddy-led body.
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ATC charts new course on an old idea with Randwick housing proposal
A proposal to redevelop part of Randwick for housing has resurfaced as the Australian Turf Club reassesses its future following the collapse of the $5 billion Rosehill sale.
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Straight Talk – Classic Sale preview: Inglis and the Middle‑Market Test
In this episode, Bren and Tim preview the Inglis Classic sale with Sebastian Hutch, reflect on Magic Millions and Karaka, and examine the strength of the middle market for yearlings.
2026 Australian Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards nominations open
Nominations for the 2026 Australian Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (ATIEA) awards are now open, with The Straight is proud to sponsor the Administration and Ancillary Services Award.
Run The Numbers – A fitting farewell for Frankie
Frankie Dettori brought his 40-year riding career to an end with a Grade 1 success on his final day in the saddle. The most prominent global jockey of the past half-century had elite success in 17 different countries, but famously never in Australia. Run The Numbers digs into his remarkable career.
Rowe On Monday – Vorster embraces a new chapter, autumn firepower aplenty for B2B Thoroughbreds, no way back for Macau
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, former jockey Barend Vorster joins Racing SA, Hidrix provides a perfect autumn scene-setter for B2B Thoroughbreds and an ex-Macau trainer laments racing’s demise in the Asian casino capital.
