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Straight Talk Podcast - Episode 5

Staff Writer |
In this episode of Straight Talk, Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe talk about the record-breaking NZB Ready to Run Sale, the upcoming Australian Turf Club AGM and the use of bowlers in betting.
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‘Unaccountable’ - Parliament considers greater scrutiny on Racing NSW as Rosehill questions persist

Bren O'Brien |
Racing NSW could be set to come under greater scrutiny from parliament, ICAC and the auditor general, while board minutes from 2023 raise queries over the regulator's intentions over the possible sale of Rosehill.

Home Affairs to make a Magic impression as Gold Coast catalogue is released

Tim Rowe |
Coolmore’s marquee young Australian stallion Home Affairs is set to make a major mark at Magic Millions, which has released its 1401-lot catalogue for its iconic January sale.

'People just want to stick them online' - How digital sales are killing the private mares market

Tim Rowe |
Private mare sales, like the one which delivered multiple Group 1 winner Magic Time to Yulong recently, are becoming rarer and rarer. Tim Rowe looks at the changing nature of the market and speaks to the agents at the heart of those deals.

Run The Numbers – A huge Cup week for J-Mac, Waller and Yulong

Bren O'Brien |
While it was James McDonald, who (rightly) dominated the Flemington carnival headlines with a record 11 winners, it was also a successful week for a host of other jockeys, trainers, sires, breeders and owners. Run The Numbers runs the rule over the Cup week stats.
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