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Sliding doors and Google Maps - an unlikely route to the South Australian Derby
A racing novice of less than a decade ago, Matt Sellick’s unconventional venture into thoroughbred syndication is getting serious with Statuario one of the favourites to win the South Australian Derby.
With a few regrets and no time for a holiday, James Cummings is ready to go his own way
Much has changed in the training landscape since James Cummings last ran a stable in his own right, but as he tells Matt Stewart, he is galloping into his next chapter with the same energy as the day he zipped up the Godolphin jacket for the first time.
Straight Shorts - Thursday May 1 - Quokka in black-type move, I Am Invincible colt to stand in Victoria, jumps double for Duke Of Bedford, Maher trains Warrnambool Cup winner, Flutter continues expansion
In today's Straight Shorts, there will be a black-type bid for the $5 million Quokka, Group 1 winner Move To Strike is off to stud in Victoria, Magic Millions releases National Yearling Sale catalogue and a piece of jumps history at Warrnambool.
Contrasting trans-Tasman fortunes for Entain
Entain’s New Zealand division continues to keep pace with the global revenue growth of the publicly listed giant, but headwinds persist in a more mature and regulated Australian market.
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.