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Straight Shorts - Wednesday June 25 - WA countdown on for Racing.com coverage, Bella Nipotina sibling a winner, weanlings to showcase fresh NZ sires, Randwick 2YO double for Newgate roster
In today's Straight Shorts, Western Australia racing set to expand broadcast horizons, Bella Nipotina's baby brother on the board, 118 weanlings for Karaka, Newgate stallions shine in Randwick juvenile races.
MIXI vote win contested by betr in latest PointsBet takeover twist
The protracted saga over the takeover of publicly listed wagering company PointsBet is set to continue, with the outcome of a shareholder vote which favoured the bid of MIXI being contested by rival betr.
Kiwis’ geoblock windfall - overseas bookies banned, triggering $100 million Entain payment
Overseas bookmakers will no longer be able to take bets from New Zealand punters after key legislation was passed unanimously through Parliament on Wednesday.
Working overtime – The Australian-based stallions covering to northern hemisphere time
Yulong’s global perspective on its breeding operations saw Alabama Express and Written Tycoon both in action in the barn over autumn, propelling the son of Redoute’s Choice to an Australian high of 241 covers across the “2024” breeding season.
Contrasting states and confounding statements – POCT projection lotto rolls on in NSW and Queensland
The Queensland and NSW governments have different ideas on the trajectory of the Point Of Consumption Tax revenues, which underpin funding of racing in the two states.
Storm Boy to stud - Coolmore calls time on Justify colt’s international campaign
Coolmore’s high-priced colt Storm Boy will return to Australia in August to join the Hunter Valley stud’s stallion roster after two below-par performances in the northern hemisphere.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday June 24 - 'Legend' status for Winx and Black Caviar, protest decides Wyong 2YO race, high hopes for Ancient Spirit juvenile, ACMA targets influencers
In today's Straight Shorts, Hall of Fame elevation for Winx and Black Caviar, Maurice juvenile wins on protest, regulator in warning to social media influencers, New Zealand two-year-old earmarked for Australia.