The Straight News Desk

Total 144 Posts

Straight Shorts - Tuesday February 18 - Angel Capital and Katsumi Orochi sold, Blue Diamond field and barriers

Straight Shorts is a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding. Today, Yulong purchases Angel Capital, a promising two-year-old changes hands and the Blue Diamond barrier draw.

Straight Shorts - Monday February 17 - Hopes grow for Cummings family Leilani Lodge lifeline, five slots to fill in NZB Kiwi, Hyeronimus keeps Shaggy ride

Straight Shorts is a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding.

Straight Shorts - Friday February 14 - Edward Cummings' Leilani vow, VRC still in Cox Plate race, Sodashi's first foal, two-year-olds sidelined

In Friday's Straight Shorts - Edward Cummings has promised to continue his family association with Leilani Lodge, the VRC says it is in the hunt for the Cox Plate in 2026 plus Sodashi's first foal.

Straight Talk Podcast - Inglis Classic review, crown land moves for Racing NSW, a key appointment for RV and wagering exits

This week's episode of Straight Talk with Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe delves into the reaction from the Inglis Classic Sale, where Tim shares his firsthand observations on the mood and market dynamics and we tackle a host of other industry issues.

Straight Shorts - Thursday February 13 - RV's key appointment, Cummings appeals licence loss, Stake exits UK, Extreme Choice filly tops French sale

Entain media executive Andy Hoad joins Racing Victoria, Anthony Cummings appeals Racing NSW's decision to revoke his training licence, while Australian-owned gambling operator Stake is leaving the UK market.

Straight Shorts - Wednesday February 12 - Haggas noms three horses for autumn, Yulong arrivals, Karaka figures complete, RV announces welfare initiative

Straight Shorts is a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding. Our coverage includes the latest on overseas horses expected here for the Sydney autumn carnival.

Straight Shorts - Tuesday February 11 - Entain CEO's sudden exit, a $520,000 Classic topper, Purton on toe surgery

Straight Shorts' coverage includes a new sale-topper at the Classic Sale and news from Hong Kong with the latest on injured jockey Zac Purton, as well as the sudden resignation of Entain global CEO Gavin Isaacs.
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