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.
Crown plans – Racing NSW assumes land management of five racecourses
Nearly 200 hectares of Crown land occupied by racecourses at Port Macquarie, Inverell, Coffs Harbour, Queanbeyan and Armidale came under the management of Racing NSW in 2024.
Run The Numbers – A Shocking feat that even Zabeel and Sir Tristram can’t match
Shocking has become just the second stallion this century to secure a New Zealand Group 1 double on the same day. Run The Numbers looks at the Rich Hill resident’s record and where he sits in comparison to his fellow winners of the Melbourne Cup.
‘I rang the boss and said I’ve found another one’ - Dundeel colt fetches $440,000 at Inglis Classic
Connections of a newly purchased $440,000 Dundeel colt are hoping lightning can strike twice after making the significant outlay on day two of the Inglis Classic sale.
Like father, like son - John Fung follows Hong Kong family into thoroughbred business
John Fung is the latest member of the Aquis Farm, TFI family enamoured by the thoroughbred and he’s continuing his equine education in all facets of the racing and breeding industries.
Rowe on Monday - HK Derby in for a Shock, breeding the SA way and Malaysian owner moves on NZB Kiwi pick
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe examines the unheralded influence at stud of Melbourne Cup winner Shocking, puts a spotlight on the South Australian breeding industry and reveals two possible Bjorn Baker-trained contenders for the NZB $3.5 million Kiwi.
Straight Shorts - Monday February 10 - Japanese owner strikes at Classic, NZ star for Australian Guineas, vale David Merrick
Straight Shorts is a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding. Our coverage today will include all the latest from the second day of the Inglis Classic Sale in Sydney.