The Straight News Desk
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Straight Shorts - Monday April 28 - Rival bookie moves on PointsBet, NZ jumper for Warrnambool, Asfoora cleared for Royal Ascot, SA Derby on World Pool roster
In today's Straight Shorts, bookmaker betr acquires a big stake in PointsBet, Berry The Cash flies New Zealand flag at Warrnambool, Asfoora presses on to Royal Ascot, and World Pool to operate on South Australian Derby meeting.
HTBA Yearling Sale shows strong growth with $140,000 Wootton Bassett filly on top
A stronger market than expected contributed to a 52 per cent year-on-year growth in the overall sales at the Inglis HTBA Yearling Sale in Sydney, with a filly by Wootton Bassett topping the sale.
Straight Shorts - Friday April 25 - Microphone breakthrough, epic St Leger, Zoustar share for sale, bet365 fined
In today's Straight Shorts, Flemington stakes winners for two exported stallions, a new addition for Woodside Park, a share in Zoustar to be offered online, bet365 runs afoul of regulator and David Hayes' Sprint hopes rising.
Straight Shorts - Thursday April 24 - Prized return, vale Happy Clapper, Asfoora stretched, Churchill Downs development paused
In today's Straight Shorts, a return home for a Group 1-producing stallion, farewell to a champ of the turf, the big wet claims ANZAC Day meetings and Asfoora stretches to 1200m.
Straight Talk Podcast - Stallion fees, breeding stock sales, the Quokka and PVL future feat. Darley's Arvin Chadee and Inglis' Harry Bailey
In this week’s episode of Straight Talk, brought to you by Inglis and Darley, join hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe as they explore the setting of stallion fees ahead of the upcoming 2025 breeding season.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 23 - Twin Hills retires Denman, sponsorship milestone looms for BRC, Irish punter denied huge payout, a new winner for Street Boss
In today's Straight Shorts, a Group 1 winner has been retired from stud service, the BRC says cheers to extended sponsor deal, bookie defends non-payment action and Street Boss brings up his 1001st winner.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday April 22 - How the Quokka draw unfolded, fields out for Adelaide Group 1s, Windsor Park fees, a blow for Trelawney and US online wagering faces bill scrutiny
In today's Straight Shorts, we have the latest on the $5 million Quokka and two Group 1 features in Adelaide, find out about Windsor Park's fees for 2025, report on a huge loss for Trelawney Stud and reveal a potential development in US online wagering regulation.