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Straight Shorts - Thursday March 13 - Haggas weighs up Sydney options, Purton injury latest, Sportsbet CEO says Tom Waterhouse an 'unfair target'
In today's Straight Shorts, UK trainer William Haggas is unsure how the Sydney autumn will unfold for his three raiders, Zac Purton is likely to delay a riding return, a leading wagering executive comes to Tom Waterhouse's defence and another winner for Hello Youmzain.
Take $5 billion or risk 'painful choices' - ATC pitch to voters on government Rosehill buyout
The Australian Turf Club has set its terms and its price for the sale of Rosehill and has told members they risk “more painful choices under less favourable conditions” if they fail to endorse a $5 billion sale directly to the NSW government at next month’s special general meeting.
Prized mares declared off limits as auction houses begin chase for top-class breeding prospects
The owners of Group 1 winners Amelia’s Jewel and Orchestral are playing the long game with their elite mares but Magic Millions and Inglis are circling others who may go to market this autumn as racing and breeding prospects.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday March 12 - I Wish I Win retired, Bivouac breeding right makes $140k online, debut win for $1.4m filly, Jameka's daughter breaks through
In today's Straight Shorts, our coverage includes the retirement of I Wish I Win, the latest Inglis Digital results and city wins for two high-profile fillies at Sandown.
Micro opportunity - $3.2 million Gold Coast filly to be syndicated for $650 a share in Japan
A Home Affairs filly which lit up the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale is set to be syndicated by one of Japan’s biggest ownership clubs.
The big four - What does another major wagering player do for the Australian market?
The potential acquisition of PointsBet by BlueBet would create a fourth competitor at the top end of Australia’s wagering landscape. Bren O’Brien explores what that might mean, and the likelihood of BlueBet winning the support of PointsBet investors.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday March 11 - Mike Moroney remembered, Magic Millions ready for March sale, new CEO for gambling regulator, Champions Day betting spree
In Straight Shorts, racing's tribute to Mike Moroney, Magic Millions' Barry Bowditch provides an update on the Gold Coast March Yearling Sale, Victorian's gambling regulator has a new chief executive and wagering figures are in for Champions Day.