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The latest news from The Straight.
Keeneland records fall after another ‘amazing’ session
The hot pace of trade continued at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, with 13 horses sold for $1 million or more on the first day of Book 2.
Australian racing's scale of injustice – Boss and Freedman’s call for change
As the feats of Makybe Diva are celebrated at Flemington this week with the race named in her honour, the jockey who was an intrinsic part of her success believes that it’s time to change the weight allowance given to fillies and mares.
Waterhouse VC - New Dawn for Brazil
How the gambling industry in Brazil was flipped on its head by regulation.
Joliestar secures slot for second crack at The Everest
Three-time Group 1-winning mare Joliestar has earned a second shot at The Everest, with her trainer Chris Waller set to run the five-year-old in his stable's slot in the $20 million race.
Deep Field dispute - insurer yet to pay out on prematurely pensioned stallion
A row is simmering between the shareholders of Deep Field and an insurance company with a claim regarding the now pensioned stallion still unpaid.
The push to open up live in-play sports betting in Australia
Wagering industry insiders are extolling the virtues of Australia joining much of the rest of the world in opening up online live in-play betting as a means to combat unregulated operators and boost funding to racing.
Uncontested - Kanga and two other MRC directors' terms extended
John Kanga and two other Melbourne Racing Club committee members have had their terms extended after no other nominees came forward to contest their positions.