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Straight Shorts - Monday May 5 - Jockeys in league of their own, Oaks winner stays put, breakthrough for shuttle stallions and Empire retires
In today's Straight Shorts, 12 of the world's leading jockeys to form their own league, Australasian Oaks winner Benagil to remain with Glen Thompson and Yulong adds a son of Zoustar to their roster.
Straight Shorts - Friday May 2 - PointsBet seeks 'clarification' on betr offer, Bet365 sale speculation, Maher heads to Arqana breeze-ups and Spirit Of Boom fee announced
In today's Straight Shorts, we have the latest from PointsBet on betr's updated takeover offer, Bet365 linked to possible sale, Maher eyes French breeze-up auction and Spirit Of Boom stays at same fee for 2025.
Straight Shorts - Thursday May 1 - Quokka in black-type move, I Am Invincible colt to stand in Victoria, jumps double for Duke Of Bedford, Maher trains Warrnambool Cup winner, Flutter continues expansion
In today's Straight Shorts, there will be a black-type bid for the $5 million Quokka, Group 1 winner Move To Strike is off to stud in Victoria, Magic Millions releases National Yearling Sale catalogue and a piece of jumps history at Warrnambool.
Straight Talk Podcast - James Cummings' new journey, racecaller shuffle up, million-dollar Mills and Harry Mitchell on Vinnie's fee
In this episode of Straight Talk with Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe, we explore James Cummings' departure from his private training arrangement with Godolphin and the impact this might have on the future of both parties.
Straight Shorts - Wednesday April 30 - Zoustar share sells for $1.1m, new venture for Kiwi agent, NSW training partnership renamed
In today's Straight Shorts, a 1/60th share in top sire Zoustar has sold online for $1.1 million, New Zealand bloodstock agent launches advisory service, a rebrand for one of Australia's leading stables and how day two unfolded at the Warrnambool carnival.
Five unanswered questions after James Cummings and Godolphin split
The decision that James Cummings would step away from his exclusive training relationship with Godolphin has been rumoured for some time, but while the move has now been confirmed it still leaves several questions as to the plans of both the trainer himself and Godolphin.
Straight Shorts - Tuesday April 29 - Lady Laguna and Skirt The Law added to Millions sale, Makarena for Chairman's, Entain confirms CEO role, day one from Warrnambool
In today's Straight Shorts, we have the latest broodmare offerings for Inglis and Magic Millions sales, Stella David takes the reins at Entain, racing's connection to key AFL club appointment, Tom Waterhouse finds a new investment opportunity and all the action from Warrnambool.