The Straight News Desk
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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.
Straight Talk Podcast - Chris Waller Unfiltered - The pressures, fears and expectations of being Australia's best trainer
In a special edition of our Straight Talk podcast, brought to you by Inglis and Darley, we feature an insightful and unfiltered conversation with champion horse trainer Chris Waller.
Straight Shorts - Monday April 21 - Magic Millions unveils weanling catalogue, Cambridge Stud announces 2025 fees, richly bred Sydney winners, HK update on Mr Brightside and El Vencedor
In today's Straight Shorts, we take a sneak peek at the Magic Millions weanling catalogue, recap two Easter Monday results on the track, check out the latest Hong Kong news leading into Champions Day and cover off an Australian-bred stakes winner in Japan.
Straight Shorts - Thursday April 17 - Latham escapes ATC ban, Waller wins Albury Gold Cup, Victorian judge slams bookies, broadcast deal for $5m Quokka
In today's Straight Shorts, Independent NSW MP Mark Latham's run-in with an Australian Turf Club senior executive has resulted in a suspended good-behaviour order, a Victorian judge has taken a swipe at the bookmaking industry, Matusalem claims the Albury Gold Cup and a TV deal for The Quokka.
Straight Talk Podcast - Star additions for Coolmore, the bonus questions, the Rosehill reset and Tabcorp still waiting
This week’s Straight Talk features an interview with Coolmore’s Tom Moore on its new stallion additions, plus a discussion on breeders’ bonus, Tabcorp’s ongoing wait and the Rosehill reset.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 16 - Ole Kirk in box seat for first-season honours, Saudi Arabia to host ARC, change of plans for Giga Kick, UK breeze-up record
In today's Straight Shorts, Ole Kirk continues to churn out the winners, dates announced for Asian Racing Conference in Saudi Arabia, top sprinter Giga Kick off to Adelaide and Godolphin wins UK breeze-up bidding war.