Straight Talk – The Straight
Straight Talk - The Straight
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A regular podcast from Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe from The Straight, Australia’s most respected independent thoroughbred publication, covering off the biggest issues in the racing, breeding and wagering industries,
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The podcast covers significant issues in the racing, breeding, and wagering industries, focusing on topics such as the Inglis Classic Sale, the economic impact of major buyers, and market trends including international investment and the effects of changes in leadership within organizations like New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing.

A regular podcast from Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe from The Straight, Australia’s most respected independent thoroughbred publication, covering off the biggest issues in the racing, breeding and wagering industries,
This episode examines the changing stallion-fee landscape, the commercial pressures on breeders and recent high-profile fee announcements.
It features an interview with David Price on Price Bloodstock’s rise in Hong Kong, discusses Street Cry’s influence as a broodmare sire, and covers foal amnesties and studbook issues.
Racing topics include Steve McMahon’s permanent ATC appointment, Sir Delius’s Cox Plate eligibility, and key autumn Group 1 races; wagering discussion looks at big bookmakers’ recent returns and the potential impact of prediction markets in Australia.

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