A small increase in the commission exchange punters pay on their winning bets is indicative of a much larger issue for customers, who are paying the price for the additional shackles being put on the wagering industry.

In today's Straight Shorts, NSW Racing Minister David Harris says he will investigate a property transaction involving Racing NSW chair Saranne Cooke, the sad passing of Bernadette Payne, Anthony Cummings gives up licence fight, Magic Millions makes cyclone contingency plans.

It has been 28 years since O’Reilly’s shot at Australian Guineas glory was foiled by Mouawad, but last Saturday the late Kiwi champion’s name was all over the Group 1 race as the broodmare sire of the first two horses across the line.

In this edition of Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe finds out how many studs are chasing unbeaten juvenile Rivellino. He also chats to the British-based part-owner of Feroce and provides an insight into the early response to Henry Longfellow, a newcomer to the Australian stallion ranks in 2025.

In Straight Shorts today. Knight's Choice's autumn on hold, a Camelot colt sells for $420,000, an advertising industry report reveals that Australian bookmakers are spending less while David Hayes has a genuine Hong Kong Derby chance on his hands.

EXCLUSIVE: Chief executive Ben Sellenger has left his role with Ciaron Maher Racing with immediate effect, with Sam Cavanough to serve as interim CEO.

Sunday's Shorts comes to you live from the Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale, where a pair of $1 million colts captured headlines, while Cambridge Stud has purchased into Pivotal Ten.