The Straight News Desk
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Five unanswered questions after James Cummings and Godolphin split
The decision that James Cummings would step away from his exclusive training relationship with Godolphin has been rumoured for some time, but while the move has now been confirmed it still leaves several questions as to the plans of both the trainer himself and Godolphin.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday April 29 - Lady Laguna and Skirt The Law added to Millions sale, Makarena for Chairman's, Entain confirms CEO role, day one from Warrnambool
In today's Straight Shorts, we have the latest broodmare offerings for Inglis and Magic Millions sales, Stella David takes the reins at Entain, racing's connection to key AFL club appointment, Tom Waterhouse finds a new investment opportunity and all the action from Warrnambool.
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.