Straight Shorts - Wednesday May 28 - Lazzago sells for $1.4m, Cressfield active at Gold Coast, NZ punters embrace racing and sport, new winner for Dirty Work
In today's Straight Shorts, prominent breeder reinvests at Magic Millions, Cressfield rebuilds, New Zealand's Entain punters in crossover mode, Listed winner tops latest Inglis online sale.
Valley closure at centre of major changes to 2025/26 Victorian racing schedule
Racing Victoria will stage 503 meetings across the state in the 2025/26 racing season with 32 reallocated as Moonee Valley shuts for a major redevelopment.
‘We run a very good race club’ - ATC chairman McGauran remains unmoved
Chairman Peter McGauran insists the Australian Turf Club remains in a strong position despite a divisive vote over Rosehill, a racecourse he described as “nothing precious apart from its history and its location and the fact that we own it”.
Opinion: The Rosehill toxicity and the path forward
The argument over the future of Rosehill may have been settled, but the way forward for racing in Australia’s biggest city is far from clear. Bren O’Brien wonders if the toxicity of the debate will continue to cloud real progress.
Members reject ATC’s Rosehill proposal
Members have voted against selling Rosehill for a $5 billion housing redevelopment during an Australian Turf Club extraordinary general meeting.
Zou got ya - Magnier gets his mare with a $5.25 million price tag
Three-time Group 1 winner Zougotcha will be served by Wootton Bassett, as Coolmore goes all-in on their top-class shuttle stallion after paying the second highest price ever for a mare sold in Australasia.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday May 27 - McKeever secures Group 3-placed mare for Too Darn Hot, first Aussie winner for Ghaiyyath, Brideoake to retire from training, Shinn races fitness clock for Derby meeting
In today's Straight Shorts, Johnny McKeever spends $1.2 million to buy stakes placegetter for Watership Down Stud, Blue Gum Farm confirms Phil Marshall has joined the team and announced 2025 stud fees, a respected Victorian trainer will take a step back and Blake Shinn on ice for Group 1s.