MIXI in box seat as PointsBet rebuffs betr again
Japanese-based MIXI looks set to win the battle for PointsBet after a counteroffer from betr was rejected by the PointsBet board.
Straight Shorts - Friday June 13 - Ole Kirk filly fetches $475,000, retirement looms for injured Kimochi, Lane rides in Cox Plate qualifier, Belmont update
In today's Straight Shorts, an Ole Kirk filly tops Great Southern Sale, retirement likely for Kimochi, the latest on Perth's Belmont racetrack and a Takarazuka Kinen ride for Damian Lane.
Straight Talk Podcast - The legacy of Snitzel, Rob Heathcote's breeding and racing philosophies and the role of the professional punter
In this week's edition of Straight Talk, sponsored by Inglis and Darley, Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe pay tribute to the legendary sire Snitzel and chat to Rob Heathcote about breeding and training.
Ready to rule - Hidden Achievement’s rise from Easter disappointment to potential racetrack star
Hidden Achievement has criss-crossed the Tasman in the past 12 months on his way to becoming one of the favourites for the $1 million JJ Atkins.
Straight Shorts - Thursday June 12 - Magic Millions appointment, last chance for Aussie pinhookers, Callow's three-month ban, Novara Park fees for 2025
In today's Straight Shorts, bloodstock figure joins Magic Millions, select weanlings on offer at Great Southern Sale, jockey Noel Callow banned for three months and Novara Park meets market conditions for 2025 stallion fees.
‘We are not pursuing or engaging on club merger activity’ - VRC attempts to shut down MRC amalgamation talks
Victoria Racing Club leaders have hosed down revelations that the organisation attended top-secret talks with the Melbourne Racing Club chair and racing industry heavyweight Jonathan Munz about the racing clubs uniting.
‘The trajectory is concerning’ - Australia’s biggest fixed odds punter exploring international opportunities
In a worrying sign for Australia’s racing authorities, one of the country’s highest turnover punters is switching more of his focus - and his investment - to overseas markets.