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Straight Shorts - Monday March 10 - Tentyris to miss Slipper, apprentice jockey wins Adelaide Cup, Bowman picks up Rivellino ride, unbeaten Te Akau 2YO earns a rest

Today's coverage starts with a shock Golden Slipper development after Todman Stakes winner Tentyris' campaign comes to an end. Hugh Bowman has snared a Slipper ride while apprentice Rochelle Milnes is the toast of Adelaide racing.

Straight Shorts - Friday March 7 - Stud watch on Celestial Legend, No quick AUSTRAC result for Entain, Hayes stable 3YO ready for NZB Kiwi, blinkers on for Te Akau's Return

Today's Straight Shorts kicks off with news out of global wagering giant Entain that it is not expecting a quick resolution to its AUSTRAC enforcement action in Australia, while Te Akau Racing has pulled a key gear change ahead of a Kiwi Group 1.

Straight Shorts - Thursday March 6 - RSN sale speculation, Entain results, Rosehill response due, BlueBet continues PointsBet chase, OTI after NZ riches

In today's Straight Shorts, the future ownership of radio station RSN remains uncertain. a NSW government response to a Select Committee inquiry into the future of Rosehill is due today and BlueBet insists its offer for PointsBet is the best one for shareholders.

Straight Talk Podcast - Johnny McKeever interview, Melbourne Premier review, Maher stable changes and wagering in flux

Welcome to this week's edition of Straight Talk with Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe, now proudly sponsored by Inglis and Darley.

Straight Shorts - Wednesday March 5 - Downward trend continues for Sportsbet, Millions sale and SE Qld racing postponed, All-Star Mile field, favourite bypasses Adelaide Cup

In today's Straight Shorts, parent company Flutter says increased taxes and regulatory costs continue to impact Sportsbet's wagering revenue. In bloodstock, Magic Millions has rescheduled its March Yearling Sale while racing has been suspended in southeast Queensland because of Cyclone Alfred.

Straight Shorts - Tuesday March 4 - Racing NSW property deal in spotlight, Payne family in mourning, Anthony Cummings withdraws appeal, cyclone impacts Millions sale

In today's Straight Shorts, NSW Racing Minister David Harris says he will investigate a property transaction involving Racing NSW chair Saranne Cooke, the sad passing of Bernadette Payne, Anthony Cummings gives up licence fight, Magic Millions makes cyclone contingency plans.

Straight Shorts - Monday March 3 - Noorilim broodmare delivers again, Knight's Choice on hold, Camelot colt in demand, wagering ad spend down

In Straight Shorts today. Knight's Choice's autumn on hold, a Camelot colt sells for $420,000, an advertising industry report reveals that Australian bookmakers are spending less while David Hayes has a genuine Hong Kong Derby chance on his hands.
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