The Straight News Desk

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Straight Shorts - Thursday April 17 - Latham escapes ATC ban, Waller wins Albury Gold Cup, Victorian judge slams bookies, broadcast deal for $5m Quokka

In today's Straight Shorts, Independent NSW MP Mark Latham's run-in with an Australian Turf Club senior executive has resulted in a suspended good-behaviour order, a Victorian judge has taken a swipe at the bookmaking industry, Matusalem claims the Albury Gold Cup and a TV deal for The Quokka.

Straight Talk Podcast - Star additions for Coolmore, the bonus questions, the Rosehill reset and Tabcorp still waiting

This week’s Straight Talk features an interview with Coolmore’s Tom Moore on its new stallion additions, plus a discussion on breeders’ bonus, Tabcorp’s ongoing wait and the Rosehill reset.

Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 16 - Ole Kirk in box seat for first-season honours, Saudi Arabia to host ARC, change of plans for Giga Kick, UK breeze-up record

In today's Straight Shorts, Ole Kirk continues to churn out the winners, dates announced for Asian Racing Conference in Saudi Arabia, top sprinter Giga Kick off to Adelaide and Godolphin wins UK breeze-up bidding war.

Straight Shorts - Tuesday April 15 - The Autumn Sun returns to Arrowfield roster, Per Incanto fee rise, Yulong retires Deny Knowledge and Microphone sold to Brazil

In today's Straight Shorts, Arrowfield Stud has announced its 2025 service fees and the return of The Autumn Sun, New Zealand sire Per Incanto in price hike, Yulong mare Deny Knowledge retired and Darley stallion Microphone has been sold to stand in Brazil.

Straight Shorts - Monday April 14 - Dabble punts on UK market, National Sale schedule for Millions, spring racing economic report, Uruguay upgrade

In today's Straight Shorts, Australian online bookmaker Dabble has been licensed in the UK, weanlings to open Magic Millions National Sale, spring racing turbo charges Victorian economy, major Pattern boost for racing in Uruguay.

Straight Shorts - Friday April 11 - MM announces HK appointment, Latham under investigation, stiff test for NZ Oaks winner, Cool Aza Beel off the mark in Australia

In today's Straight Shorts, Magic Millions has a new Hong Kong agent, NSW MP Mark Latham faces a possible racetrack ban, New Zealand's star filly set for Treasurethe Moment clash and Cool Aza Beel sires first Australian winner.

Straight Shorts - Thursday April 10 - Ballymore Stables to close, Vinrock speculation grows, Dundeel elevated to NZ Hall of Fame, Campbell Rawiller calls time on riding

In today's Straight Shorts, Lindsay Park will take over the Flemington operation of the late trainer Mike Moroney, Yulong admits to Vinrock interest, VOBIS scheme to be reviewed and Dundeel a New Zealand Hall of Famer.
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