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The latest news from The Straight.
Million-dollar Angel? Australian Oaks winner to be sold online next week
Last season’s Australian Oaks winner Autumn Angel will be offered for sale via Inglis Digital next Tuesday following a career-ending tendon injury on the eve of her racecourse comeback.
‘A conspiratorial case’ – Government swipe can’t prevent Racing NSW submission being referred for possible contempt
The NSW Privileges Committee will determine whether a submission from Racing NSW is in contempt of parliament despite the Minns government attempting to quash a motion to refer it onwards.
Boardrooms, ballots and potential legal bunfights: The battle for power at the MRC
From industry unrest over a possible sale of Sandown to the internal issues that have put senior figures at loggerheads, Matt Cain reflects on intense factional issues as he steps down as Melbourne Racing Club chairman.
The $1.6 billion question – ATC board fractured on current and potential Rosehill valuation
Australian Turf Club vice chairman Tim Hale insists an independent valuation of $1.6 billion, an amount described by chairman Peter McGauran as a “paltry return”, is the true improved value of Rosehill including rezoning and a Metro station.
Run The Numbers - The global pattern: Group 1 races around the world
With Australia set to add to its total of annual Group 1 races for the first time in six years, Run The Numbers examines elite racing around the world and how Australia compares.
Greens’ bid to have ACT industry funding cut comes unstuck for third time
An economic report found that racing in Canberra boosted the ACT economy by $80 million amid a motion to have the industry’s funding model scrapped.
Rowe on Monday - Shuttle success and the sales conundrum
In his weekly Monday column, senior journalist Tim Rowe examines the major trends and news stories from the bloodstock and breeding industries, through the prism of the week’s racing.