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 covers racing’s growing entanglement with politics, the Caulfield Cup’s boost to $6 million and Godolphin’s Crown Lodge sale, including an interview with Andy Makiv.
We also debate the role of pacemakers, celebrate breeze‑up success stories like Tron Bolt and reflect on the weanling sales.
Tim and Bren also examine proposed wagering advertising bans and the looming deadline for the national tote.
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