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.
'We want to hand-pick our mares’ - Yarraman makes shock cut to I Am Invincible’s service fee
Reigning Australian champion sire I Am Invincible will command a reduced fee of $220,000 in 2025 despite siring two Group 1 winners during the autumn.
Fee rise for Kia Ora's Farnan
Golden Slipper winner Farnan has earned a fee increase following the emergence of a batch of talented first crop two-year-olds, with Kia Ora announcing he will stand for $77,000 (inc GST) in 2025.
Straight Shorts - Monday April 28 - Rival bookie moves on PointsBet, NZ jumper for Warrnambool, Asfoora cleared for Royal Ascot, SA Derby on World Pool roster
In today's Straight Shorts, bookmaker betr acquires a big stake in PointsBet, Berry The Cash flies New Zealand flag at Warrnambool, Asfoora presses on to Royal Ascot, and World Pool to operate on South Australian Derby meeting.