Straight Talk Podcast - Who's winning the battle over Rosehill? RQ's leadership challenge, plus Will Johnson on the need for racing to reset

We explore the high-stakes developments in the ATC's Rosehill proposal, chat challenges for Racing Queensland and speak to agent Will Johnson about the need for a racing reset.

On the road to rationalisation - Ballesty’s tough calls for the sustainability of New Zealand racing

Matt Ballesty might feel like he’s caught on a roulette wheel, but the former casino executive says he’s enjoying the challenge of being New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s new chief executive during a pivotal period for the country’s industry. He speaks to Tim Rowe after two months in the top job.

Straight Shorts - Wednesday May 14 - Glenlogan buys Extreme Choice share, Domeland advertises for new trainer, O'Shea-Charlton filly in winning debut, Moor injured

In today's Straight Shorts, a share in Newgate Farm's Extreme Choice has sold for $540,000, Domeland enterprise advertises for a new private trainer, O'Shea-Charlton two-year-old impresses, Group 1-winning jockey Daniel Moor injured.

'It's a game where you learn all the time' - Ex-concreter Russo on the importance of solid foundations

The recent Adelaide carnival may have provided bloodstock agent Lenny Russo with some great results, but the one-time concreter is glad to see a more formal professional development pathway for the next generation.

Wilson’s time as RQ chairman extended while government undertakes review

Uncertainty at the top of Racing Queensland persists, despite the low-key extension of Steve Wilson’s long term as chairman.

Straight Shorts - Tuesday May 13 - Prost to stand at Aquis, Schick family statement, HKJC targets younger demographic, Kiwi filly after Qld Oaks start

In today's Straight Shorts, stakes winner Prost has been retired to stand at Aquis Farm in Queensland, Schick family releases statement, HKJC partners with XIX Entertainment, Doomben 10,000 field, NZ filly chasing Queensland Oaks berth.

Racing NSW backs Warwick Farm plans, says it won’t seek Rosehill proceeds

Racing NSW has confirmed that it no longer harbours concerns with the Australian Turf Club’s ability to manage a possible $5 billion windfall from the Rosehill proposal and supports the club’s plans for two racetracks at Warwick Farm.
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