The Straight News Desk
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Belmont Park timeline revealed for racing return
Perth’s Belmont Park track could be reopened for racing before the end of July, depending on the testing of remediation works.
Busuttin strikes, Tait on hand for Wathnan at July Sale
Victorian trainer Trent Busuttin continued his regular raids of the UK’s Tattersalls July Sale, purchasing a last-start winner at Southwell on a record-breaking final day of the Newmarket auction for 160,000 guineas (A$345,895).
Kanga hails MRC's new spring schedule
Melbourne Racing Club executive chairman John Kanga has pointed to the club’s revamped spring carnival schedule as the latest example of the MRC innovation focus.
Botti aims Presage Nocturne at Melbourne Cup
Group-winning French stayer Presage Nocturne is being prepared for a shot at the 2025 Melbourne Cup by his trainer Alessandro Botti.
Mulcaster and Waller on board at Tatts
A lightly raced three-year-old maiden with form in Ireland will join the Chris Waller stable later this year.
Straight Talk Podcast - Changes at the ATC, a $10m Melbourne Cup, a foal registration dispute and an interview with Stuart Boman
In this week's edition of Straight Talk, sponsored by Darley and Inglis, Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe talk Peter McGauran's departure from the ATC, Racing Victoria's prize money changes, plus a chat with bloodstock agent Stuart Boman.
Welfare forum, AI bolsters Equate seminar
The second annual Equate innovation seminar, organised by thoroughbred industry entrepreneur Tom Seymour, has been boosted by an additional two forums.