James Cummings to establish own training business as Godolphin goes public
James Cummings will leave his role as Godolphin’s private trainer, ending months of speculation about his ongoing tenure, with Sheikh Mohammed’s Australian horses to be dispersed among various stables from the start of the new racing season.
Minimum ban for ‘jigger’ offences extended to five years
Welfare matters are the cornerstone of key national rule amendments that Racing Australia will bring into effect from May 1.
Super reward - Waikato puts full faith in Seth after Group 1 treble
Mare owners wanting to breed to Super Seth will have to lodge applications by June 4 and seek approval from Waikato Stud due to the son of Dundeel’s rising fortunes.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday April 29 - Lady Laguna and Skirt The Law added to Millions sale, Makarena for Chairman's, Entain confirms CEO role, day one from Warrnambool
In today's Straight Shorts, we have the latest broodmare offerings for Inglis and Magic Millions sales, Stella David takes the reins at Entain, racing's connection to key AFL club appointment, Tom Waterhouse finds a new investment opportunity and all the action from Warrnambool.
Betr together – Rival makes a strong case for PointsBet acquisition
Having been previously rebuffed in its pursuit of PointsBet, betr had doubled down in its efforts to create a fourth major player in the Australian wagering landscape.
Queensland Racing Carnival takes winter spotlight
The nation’s premier Winter Carnival will take centre stage from May 3 until July 5, with more than $28 million in prize money on offer across the Queensland Racing Carnival.
Run The Numbers – A seven-figure Charm
Charm Stone‘s win in the Robert Sangster Stakes enhances what has already been a record-breaking season for seven-figure yearlings when it comes to Group 1 wins, but as Run The Numbers discovers, it was also a drought-breaker for yearling fillies in the price bracket.