The decision that James Cummings would step away from his exclusive training relationship with Godolphin has been rumoured for some time, but while the move has now been confirmed it still leaves several questions as to the plans of both the trainer himself and Godolphin.

Some of Australia's best-known racing commentators have lost their jobs amid a Tabcorp shake-up of the wagering company's broadcast team.

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.

Welfare matters are the cornerstone of key national rule amendments that Racing Australia will bring into effect from May 1.

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.

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.

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.