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Straight Shorts - Thursday April 17 - Latham escapes ATC ban, Waller wins Albury Gold Cup, Victorian judge slams bookies, broadcast deal for $5m Quokka
In today's Straight Shorts, Independent NSW MP Mark Latham's run-in with an Australian Turf Club senior executive has resulted in a suspended good-behaviour order, a Victorian judge has taken a swipe at the bookmaking industry, Matusalem claims the Albury Gold Cup and a TV deal for The Quokka.
How club membership remains a powerful force in Australian racing
Membership has been the foundation on which Australian racing clubs have been built and its power base remains strong despite having a diminishing relevance on the balance sheet.
Consumer watchdog launches probe into NSW trainers’ charity event
The NSW Trainers Association is under investigation over its involvement in a fundraising lunch for a high-profile charity organisation.
Champagne and Caviar - the omens surrounding Nepotism’s Group 1 bid
Nepotism, closely related to Black Caviar, will be trying to honour the champion mare while creating his own high-profile identity in the Champagne Stakes.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 16 - Ole Kirk in box seat for first-season honours, Saudi Arabia to host ARC, change of plans for Giga Kick, UK breeze-up record
In today's Straight Shorts, Ole Kirk continues to churn out the winners, dates announced for Asian Racing Conference in Saudi Arabia, top sprinter Giga Kick off to Adelaide and Godolphin wins UK breeze-up bidding war.
Tabcorp uncertainty persists as NSW government drags heels on funding review
No news is not good news for Tabcorp, as it awaits a comprehensive review of its NSW licence agreement which has considerable knock-on implications for the broader racing industry.
Straight to stud - no overseas mission for Coolmore’s Group 1 winner Switzerland
Valuable Snitzel colt Switzerland won’t race again after a three-start autumn preparation, with Coolmore retiring him to stud as its second newcomer for 2025.