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Straight Talk – Wagering reform, bloodstock booms and Michael Guerin on NZ racing’s moment at the crossroads
This week on Straight Talk, Australia gets its wagering reforms, Tony Santic looks to a change of pace, a boom in yearling prices in Europe, plus a feature interview with New Zealand journalist and broadcaster Michael Guerin.
Watch: The Straight Explains – Wagering advertising law changes
In the latest The Straight Explains, Bren O’Brien breaks down Australia’s landmark gambling advertising reforms, which are expected to become law this week.
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A Geelong-term view: Victorian club targets land-use strategy for bold racecourse property improvements
Geelong Racing Club is aiming to transform an underused part of its racecourse into a potential source of long-term funding, while delivering new sporting, residential and community opportunities for Victoria’s second-biggest city. 
Straight Talk – RQ’s CEO search, a hot US bloodstock market, Sam Pritchard-Gordon on Cornerstone Stud, plus the latest on wagering reform
This week on Straight Talk, Racing Queensland’s CEO search, Western Australia’s funding review, a buoyant global bloodstock market, ownership and stud changes and gambling reform momentum.

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