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A punter‘s bid to recover $40,000 in gambling losses has failed, despite a Northern Territory-licensed bookmaker being found to have breached a term of its licence.

Bookmakers have been spared a hefty increase to access racing data amid a Racing Australia decision to adjust its business model and step away as a wholesale supplier.

Bella Nipotina will be sold in May, but by whom, to who and for how much is anyone’s guess. Inglis and Magic Millions are pitching strongly to be able to sell the reigning Everest champion with a decision from the mare’s owners imminent.

UK trainer William Haggas once considered a permanent base in Australia and with a strike-rate in Sydney to match any local trainer, it is little wonder. On the eve of his latest chase for autumn riches, Haggas tells Matt Stewart he is ready to upset the Australian apple cart once again.

Broadcast executive Andrew Hore-Lacy has been appointed as Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse‘s next Chief Executive Officer.

In today's Straight Shorts, our coverage includes the retirement of crack sprinting mare Bella Nipotina, news from the Golden Slipper draw and how day two unfolded at the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale.

Things didn’t go to plan in the 1999 Golden Slipper for raging pre-post favourite Redoute’s Choice, but Yulong is hoping for better luck with the champion stallion’s great grandson Devil Night, the first colt to win a Blue Diamond at his second start this century.