In today's Straight Shorts, a 10 per cent share in Coleman has sold for $405,000, record World Pool turnover on Randwick and Dubai offering, Atishu set for racing farewell and Alligator Blood's comeback has been shelved.

Spring racing remains unchallenged as the primary time for Australians to bet on racing, with data compiled by The Straight revealing that eight of the top 10 races are staged in a three-week window in late October/early November.

Confirmation that Too Darn Hot will resume shuttling duties in 2025, is an important signal by Godolphin of its ongoing commitment to the Australian racing and breeding industries.

In today's Straight Shorts, Darley announces Too Darn Hot return, Declan Maher to open Gold Coast stable, ATC calls for expressions of interest in famous stable, Vinrock spelled and Asfoora ready to resume.

While overall spending on Australian yearlings to this point of the sales season has dropped nearly $28 million compared to last year, the average price of a yearling is tracking to be the second highest on record. Run The Numbers takes the temperature of the market after Easter.

Welcome to a special edition of Straight Talk with Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe, bringing you the highlights from the record-breaking Inglis Easter sales.

In today's Straight Shorts, luckless Sydney sprinter Headwall earns a Quokka slot, Doncaster placegetter off to Hong Kong, Waller's spring caution on Aeliana and champion New Zealand trots trainer Mark Purdon shows all-round skills.