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Straight Shorts - Thursday June 26 - Per Incanto colt tops NZ weanling sale, Everest slot for Mulberry Racing, Lane in WA Hall of Fame recognition, betting tax shortfall for ACT
In today's Straight Shorts, Newgate has purchased the top Lot at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Weanling Sale, Mulberry Racing named as Everest slotholder, Damian Lane honoured in Western Australia and the ACT has a betting tax issue.
From Royal Ascot to industry coalface - Hore-Lacy steps into Thoroughbred Breeders hot seat
Andrew Hore-Lacy spent 15 years at the Seven Network but he’s ready for the challenge of leading peak body Thoroughbred Breeders Australia during a time of considerable industry issues.
PointsBet takeover hangs in balance after farcical voting error
Betr is back in the hunt for PointsBet after a “system error” was blamed for a voting glitch, which initially saw MIXI’s bid for the wagering company approved, only for that to be revoked after Betr called for a recount.
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.