Saturday Shorts: Yulong's Diamond dazzler, a Silver lining for Godolphin and the ultimate praise for Mr Brightside
At only his second start, Devil Night has secured a future on Yulong's stallion roster with a thrilling win in the Blue Diamond Stakes as ageless warrior Mr Brightside claimed the ninth Group 1 victory of his career at Caulfield.
Straight Shorts - Friday February 21 - Scott seconded, Dickson's late call in Perth, Blue Diamond contender scratched
RQ CEO Jason Scott confirms he has handed the reins temporarily to Lachlan Murray, the latest from the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale. stewards rule out a Blue Diamond contender and a new boss for Greyhound Racing NSW.
A lot on his Plate: Kevin Payne pinning hopes on Estriella after Katsumi Orochi sale
Kevin Payne says selling Katsumi Orochi was a difficult decision but expectations remain high around Blue Diamond Stakes day for one of racing’s better-known individual owners.
'We are our own country, we make our own rules' - WA industry thriving in isolation
The vibrancy of Western Australian bloodstock remains undiminished, but competing for the best yearlings is becoming a bigger challenge for WA’s leading trainers.
Straight Talk Podcast - Is the WA industry in its own bubble? Entain departures, Tabcorp looking up and changes at Ciaron Maher Racing
In this week's edition of Straight Talk, hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe delve into the Western Australian racing industry, changes at Entain and Ciaron Maher Racing and positive signs at Tabcorp.
Dual departures: Lachlan Fitt and Cameron Rodger to leave Entain
The exodus at Entain has continued, with Lachlan Fitt and Cameron Rodger, two of the most senior executives in the wagering company’s Australian and New Zealand operation, announcing their departure.
Straight Shorts - Thursday February 20 - Tabcorp’s 'pleasing' results, Playing God colt makes $450k, Warrior's low draw in Saudi Cup, Fitness issues for key Diamond runners
Straight Shorts is a rolling news update service on the biggest stories in racing, wagering and breeding.