The Straight News Desk
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Sherrin steps in for Siyouni filly at Arqana
Queensland owner Mike Sherrin added further international flavour to his racing interests, with the purchase of a Siyouni filly at the Arqana August Yearling Sale in France.
Baker's French foray nets half-brother to Arapaho
Leading trainer Bjorn Baker will not leave his trip to the Arqana August Yearling Sale empty handed, after buying the half-brother to his multiple Group 1 winner Arapaho at the French sale.
Freedmans face stewards inquiry after raceday scratchings
A raceday treatment issue which saw two key runners from the Anthony and Sam Freedman stable scratched by Racing Victoria ahead of Saturday’s Caulfield meeting is now the subject of a stewards inquiry.
Ghaiyyath doubles up
Darley’s Ghaiyyath doubled his total of first crop Australian winners in the space of one day with winners at Taree and Seymour on Friday.
Maggie Collett saddles up for dual licence debut
South Australian jockey Maggie Collett, who has only recently graduated to the senior riding ranks, will add another dimension to her racing career at Morphettville.
Richmond hoping new stables will attract trainers
Saturday’s race meeting at Richmond in outback Queensland will see the first use of the Richmond Turf Club’s brand new stables
Casino picks up Ballina meeting
Winter weather has forced Monday’s Ballina meeting to be moved to Casino.