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The latest news from The Straight.
Keeping up appearances - Blue Diamond hopeful to debut as ‘spitting image’ of sire
The Blue Diamond credentials of Redders, a son of Vinery Stud’s Star Turn, will be put under the microscope when he makes a highly anticipated debut for Danny O’Brien at Sandown.
Bergerson aims for Karaka Millions redemption
Trainer Roydon Bergerson is hoping to go one better in this year's TAB Karaka Millions 2YO with In The Air and Too Sweet.
City Of Troy campaign launched - $1.15 million mare in line for possible Coolmore shuttler
Stakes-winning broodmare Fashion Faux Pas could be covered by northern hemisphere champion City Of Troy if he shuttles to Coolmore Australia in 2025 after selling online for $1.15 million.
Black-type snub - Carrington Stakes dumped from Randwick meeting
The Australian Turf Club says it had to make a “difficult decision” in consigning the Listed Carrington Stakes to the 2025 programming scrapheap because of an uncertain number of runners.
Caulfield set to be confirmed as 2026 Cox Plate host
Caulfield is expected to be announced as the host of the 2026 Cox Plate, with the final details of the deal with Moonee Valley Racing Club set to be signed off.
Water torture - the cost hike that threatens to cripple Kalgoorlie’s racing industry
The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club is considering its legal options as a stand-off with local council authorities over the cost of recycled water reaches a crisis point.
Value-hunting syndicators taking advantage of 2025 yearling market trend
Syndication firms are successfully tapping into the middle level of the yearling sale market, with the affordability and value which underpinned their purchases on the Gold Coast expected to be a theme for the rest of the year.