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Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 30 - Zoustar share sells for $1.1m, new venture for Kiwi agent, NSW training partnership renamed
In today's Straight Shorts, a 1/60th share in top sire Zoustar has sold online for $1.1 million, New Zealand bloodstock agent launches advisory service, a rebrand for one of Australia's leading stables and how day two unfolded at the Warrnambool carnival.
Five unanswered questions after James Cummings and Godolphin split
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.
Final call – chief commentators in Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart depart in Tabcorp purge
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 to establish own training business as Godolphin goes public
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.
Minimum ban for ‘jigger’ offences extended to five years
Welfare matters are the cornerstone of key national rule amendments that Racing Australia will bring into effect from May 1.
Super reward - Waikato puts full faith in Seth after Group 1 treble
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.
Betr together – Rival makes a strong case for PointsBet acquisition
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.