Straight Shorts - Friday June 27 - Adam White named Vinery interim GM, Cambridge all-in on Karaka, regulator backs betting legislation, reduced fee for Stratosphere
In today's Straight Shorts, Adam White to lead Vinery management in interim appointment, Cambridge Stud to concentrate solely on Karaka sale in 2026, regulator says Entain's New Zealand exclusivity deal a winner and service fee for Tasmanian sire Stratosphere announced.
Billion-dollar Sunlight - Gold Coast Turf Club development gains stakeholder approval
Aquis and the Gold Coast Turf Club have received community stakeholder approval to proceed with their $1 billion joint venture to redevelop two hectares of the racetrack into apartments and a lifestyle facility.
Hobby horse - The blue-collar mare on a Tattersall’s Tiara mission
Adiella will be out to defy humble beginnings on more than one level when she contests the $700,000 Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm.
Straight Shorts - Thursday June 26 - Per Incanto colt tops NZ weanling sale, Everest slot for Mulberry Racing, Lane in WA Hall of Fame recognition, betting tax shortfall for ACT
In today's Straight Shorts, Newgate has purchased the top Lot at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Weanling Sale, Mulberry Racing named as Everest slotholder, Damian Lane honoured in Western Australia and the ACT has a betting tax issue.
From Royal Ascot to industry coalface - Hore-Lacy steps into Thoroughbred Breeders hot seat
Andrew Hore-Lacy spent 15 years at the Seven Network but he’s ready for the challenge of leading peak body Thoroughbred Breeders Australia during a time of considerable industry issues.
Straight Talk Podcast - Storm Boy's Aussie Return, WA racing's rise, Group 1 for the Golden Eagle and Michael Guerin on NZ betting shake-up
In this week's edition of Straight Talk, sponsored by Inglis and Darley, Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe chat Storm Boy's return, chart the rise of WA racing and speak to journalist Michael Guerin about NZ's wagering changes.
PointsBet takeover hangs in balance after farcical voting error
Betr is back in the hunt for PointsBet after a “system error” was blamed for a voting glitch, which initially saw MIXI’s bid for the wagering company approved, only for that to be revoked after Betr called for a recount.