The Straight News Desk

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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.

Sunday sales shorts - March 2 - Million-dollar Premier duo and Cambridge's perfect Ten

Sunday's Shorts comes to you live from the Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale, where a pair of $1 million colts captured headlines, while Cambridge Stud has purchased into Pivotal Ten.

Straight Talk Podcast - Jim Clarke on Bjorn Baker's streak plus Melbourne Premier and PointsBet takeover

In this week's episode of Straight Talk, join Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe as they delve into a host of subjects including Melbourne's Premier Yearling Sale.

Straight Shorts - Friday February 28 - Southport Tycoon at Widden Victoria, Chairman's sale takes shape, vet test for Ceolwulf, Gerard's tribute to Mike Moroney, Black Opal bonus

Straight Shorts is a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding. In stud news, last year's Australian Guineas winner Southport Tycoon will stand at Widden Victoria in 2025, while the Chairman's Sale line-up is taking shape.
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