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The latest news from The Straight.
A tale worth Millions for Tricolours as Magic script is written
Tricolours Racing and Syndications will have three runners carrying its silks at the Magic Millions meeting, underlining a belief that owners don’t have to spend a fortune to get premium results.
The right Fitz – Tabcorp ups its wagering credentials with hire from HKJC
Hong Kong Jockey Club executive Michael Fitzsimons will join Tabcorp as its new Chief Wagering Officer.
‘Maybe we should put away our fighting swords’ - Harvey proposes single Australian two-year-old sale
EXCLUSIVE: The momentum for a single Australian breeze-up sale is growing with Magic Millions boss Gerry Harvey confirming that it was discussed in a recent meeting with rival auction house Inglis.
Fillies first – Gold Coast market inverts as investors cool on colts
For the first time in Magic Millions history, the average price of a yearling filly on the Gold Coast was higher than that of a colt.
Trainers and jockey pay spat to prove a test of Morrison’s leadership
Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison has two of his key participant groups, jockeys and trainers, at war but the issues run far deeper than a dispute over whether jockeys should be paid to ride in jumpouts.
Caulfield on hold – Meetings moved as fire recovery continues
Melbourne Racing Club is still awaiting confirmation whether its autumn features will be able to be staged at Caulfield after two upcoming meetings were moved.
Danish dalliance - Stake snaps up gambling operator, continues ‘strategic’ step into regulated global acquisitions
Australian-based gambling operator Stake.com has continued its push into regulated markets and with a deal to take control of an online casino brand in Denmark.