Goldrush Guru will be trying to emulate the 1998 Australian Guineas win of relation Gold Guru when the Victoria Derby winner continues his autumn campaign at Flemington.

In this week's episode of Straight Talk, join Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe as they delve into a host of subjects including Melbourne's Premier Yearling Sale.

PointsBet, the ASX-listed bookmaker, has decided on Japanese giant MIXI as its suitor of choice in the takeover game. But spurned BlueBet won’t go down without a fight in its quest to seal a takeover which would set it up as a major player in the Australian market.

Straight Shorts is a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding. In stud news, last year's Australian Guineas winner Southport Tycoon will stand at Widden Victoria in 2025, while the Chairman's Sale line-up is taking shape.

Mike Moroney’s passion for racing and life was unbridled. His family and friends, including leviathan owner Rupert Legh, will have to learn to live without his substantial presence after his death this week.

Straight Shorts is a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding. Racing is mourning Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Mike Moroney. We also have details about the Melbourne Cup carnival’s impact on the national economy.

The countdown to the Golden Slipper could prove pivotal to the commercial fortunes of Kooringal Stud’s Sandbar as the prospect of rival stallion farms attempting to buy him looms large.