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Belmont racetrack issue unresolved as analysis continues
Perth Racing says preliminary data from samples of the Belmont Park racetrack has been “valuable” but further analysis is needed before any remedial action is taken.
Skipping the Q - Magic Millions’ March Yearling Sale could be opened up to interstate-bred horses
The exclusivity of Queensland-bred and sired horses for the Magic Millions March Yearling Sale is set to end under plans tabled between the state’s breeders’ association and the Gold Coast-based sales company.
Straight Shorts - Friday May 30 - Calls for membership support to remove McGauran, sacked racecaller lands Toowoomba gig, Waikato entries boost NZB weanling sale, King's Legacy on a roll
In today's Straight Shorts, a formal move is underway that targets the Australian Turf Club chairman, former racecaller Josh Fleming lands a new role, additional entries for NZB weanling auction and another winner for Coolmore sire King's Legacy.
‘Sole and absolute discretion' - one in six foals could be banned from racing under RA crackdown
Racing Australia’s hardline compliance with foal registration deadlines presents a major welfare concern and could leave a significant number of the 2025 foal crop being banned from racing, according to Thoroughbred Breeders Australia president Basil Nolan.
Going global - New Zealand syndicator making most of established and new frontiers
Filling a void left by the retirement of three-time Group winner Atishu won’t be easy but Go Racing is already well positioned to cover for her absence, starting with the Queensland Derby aspirant Maison Louis.
Straight Shorts - Thursday May 29 - Qld racing adds $2.5b to state economy, key appointment in Victoria, Tas govt tips in $7.1m for integrity restructure, surgery for Romantic Warrior
In today's Straight Shorts, the economic data is in for Queensland racing, Victoria announces a new integrity chief, budget latest from Tasmania, operation for Romantic Warrior and jockey Blake Shinn is sidelined indefinitely.
'Tabtime' - Tabcorp’s retail reinvention
Will Tabcorp’s renewed focus on retail deliver the wagering revival they are hoping for? Bren O’Brien dives into how it intends to reinvent the in-venue betting experience.