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Five depart PointsBet board as MIXI trio comes in

Bren O'Brien |
MIXI now holds three seats on the PointsBet board after a raft of changes prompted by the Japanese company’s majority takeover of the publicly listed bookmaker.
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Staking a claim - how a $1 million slot race found a home in WA’s desert

Warwick Barr |
In a nod to the pioneers of Western Australia’s gold rush era, there will be a modern-day spin attached to the first running of the $1 million Golden Saddle on Saturday at Kalgoorlie.

Straight Talk - NSW racing review, boardroom moves and 2YO sales with Harry Bailey and Shane McGrath

The Straight News Desk |
Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe chat the NSW racing act review, boardroom and executive shake-ups and speak to Inglis' Harry Bailey and vendor and agent Shane McGrath about the upcoming 2YO sales.

Hail to the Chief - A champion, a guardian and a legend

Matt Stewart |
Chief De Beers’ elevation to the Queensland Hall of Fame is a fitting reflection of his amazing deeds on the track. But as Matt Stewart reports, his legend only grew when he left his racing career behind him.

Run The Numbers – The stallion-making trainer in the stallion-making race

Bren O'Brien |
A fourth Golden Rose success for Chris Waller takes centre stage in this week’s Run The Numbers, as the champion trainer advanced his total of Group 1 victories to 182, with a first elite victory for Godolphin.
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