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Straight Talk Podcast - Sales shakeup: Australia's auction houses consider joining forces

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This week's edition of Straight Talk with Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe delves into the aftermath of the Magic Millions week as well as into the jockey-trainer spat in Victoria and Tabcorp's new key appointment.
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International Investment peaks as global powers chase Australian yearlings

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The desirability of Australian yearlings in the global bloodstock market was front and centre in the Magic Millions Sale.

Rowe on Monday: Tumbarumba to Tokyo, Coolmore-Falcon partnership, mare sales outlook and Magic for Payne

Tim Rowe |
In this week's Rowe on Monday column, Tim Rowe speaks to the breeders of a Peltzer colt destined for Japan, goes behind the scenes to reveal a Coolmore-Falcon Racing alliance, provides an insight into the 2025 market for broodmares and recaps a profitable and busy weekend for the Payne family.

‘I think as the year goes on it’ll be seen as a great outcome for the breeders’ - Turnover down nine per cent as Magic Millions comes to an end

Tim Rowe |
The Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast concluded on Monday, with $217 million changing hands but the circumspect nature of the middle to lower end of the market was on full display during Book 2.

Analysis: Clouds on the Coast as wagering uncertainty persists

Bren O'Brien |
Bren O’Brien spent last week on the Gold Coast and reports that while the temperature may have come out of the bloodstock market, the uncertain conditions in the wagering industry also point to a stormy 2025.
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