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Straight Shorts - Thursday May 22 - Doomben runner added to Millions catalogue, Moxon to lead NSW stewards, Entain court date set, WA sire remains at state-high fee

In today's Straight Shorts, a Group 3 winner has been added to the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, changes to the Racing NSW stewards' panel, date set for Entain hearing in Federal Court, Playing God fee stays the same.

Straight Talk Podcast - Shifting sands for Racing Victoria, what is the key issue in the Rosehill vote and why early betting may never be the same

In this week's Straight Talk we delve into the latest developments at Racing Victoria, the key aspects of the Rosehill vote, preview a big week of sales on the Gold Coast and discuss challenges in the wagering industry.

Straight Shorts - Wednesday May 21 - Floods impact NSW trainers, Pippie's daughter wins on debut, France reduces prize money, new head of racing for Seven Network

In today's Straight Shorts, Taree racecourse is under water in major flood event, blueblood filly wins at Sandown, France forced to cut prize money and a key racing appointment at the Seven Network.

Straight Shorts - Tuesday May 20 - Sir Delius put in cotton wool, Antino popular for Doomben Cup, vale former AJC chairman, weather changes Joliestar trial plans

In today's Straight Shorts, Frankel import Sir Delius rested for the spring, the Doomben Cup field is out, long-serving administrator Peter Capelin dies at the age of 86, Joliestar in Sydney barrier trial detour on the way to Brisbane.

Straight Shorts - Monday May 19 - Orton steps down from TBNSW board, ACMA has US wagering operator in its sights, another NH stakes success for Zoustar, contingency plan for Amelia's Jewel

In today's Straight Shorts, there has been a change to the board of Thoroughbred Breeders NSW, Australian media regulator probes crypto wagering platform, a US stakes winner for Zoustar and Coolmore's back-up plan for Amelia's Jewel.

Straight Shorts - Thursday May 15 - Star additions to Magic Millions sale, Without A Fight retired, spring beckons for Biologics, NZB finalises weanling catalogue

In today's Straight Shorts, we have the latest supplementary entries for the Magic Millions National sales series, Freedman stable farewells Cups legend, an I Am Invincible filly impresses on debut and NZB releases 2025 weanling catalogue.

Straight Talk Podcast - Who's winning the battle over Rosehill? RQ's leadership challenge, plus Will Johnson on the need for racing to reset

We explore the high-stakes developments in the ATC's Rosehill proposal, chat challenges for Racing Queensland and speak to agent Will Johnson about the need for a racing reset.
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