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Straight Talk Podcast - The legacy of Snitzel, Rob Heathcote's breeding and racing philosophies and the role of the professional punter

In this week's edition of Straight Talk, sponsored by Inglis and Darley, Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe pay tribute to the legendary sire Snitzel and chat to Rob Heathcote about breeding and training.

Straight Shorts - Thursday June 12 - Magic Millions appointment, last chance for Aussie pinhookers, Callow's three-month ban, Novara Park fees for 2025

In today's Straight Shorts, bloodstock figure joins Magic Millions, select weanlings on offer at Great Southern Sale, jockey Noel Callow banned for three months and Novara Park meets market conditions for 2025 stallion fees.

Straight Shorts - Wednesday June 11 - Zahra in Royal Ascot booking, Firestorm withdrawn from Stradbroke, new winner for Cool Aza Beel, spring ambitions for Tulloch Lodge 2YO

In today's Straight Shorts, Mark Zahra will ride the OTI Racing-owned Docklands at Royal Ascot, Firestorm out of Stradbroke Handicap, Cool Aza Beel continues momentum and a Tulloch Lodge youngster wins on debut.

Straight Shorts - Tuesday June 10 - Callow charged, Lindsay Park looking good for Stradbroke, Cool Archie favourite for JJ Atkins, 20th 2YO winner for Snitzel

In today's Straight Shorts, Racing Queensland stewards charge Noel Callow, how the barriers fell in the Stradbroke Handicap, winter star favourite for JJ Atkins and another juvenile winner for Snitzel.

Straight Shorts - Monday June 6 - Thumbs up for Tabcorp plans, Autumn Boy emerges, OAMs for racing figures

In today's Straight Shorts, Tabcorp's retail plans win the cautious support of two of Australian racing's most powerful executives, a Canterbury upset points the way forward for a promising Chris Waller colt and honours for racing figures in King's Birthday honours.

Straight Talk Special: Insights from pro punters Nick Heathcote and John Walter on racing's greatest challenges

In this special edition of Straight Talk, hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe dive into the multifaceted world of horse racing from the perspective of professional punters, Nick Heathcote and John Walter.

Straight Shorts - Friday June 6 - James Cummings keeps keys to Carbine Lodge, Perth Group 3 winner in Inglis Digital sale, NZTR's salute to Entain boss, Warwick Farm stables available

In today's Straight Shorts, James Cummings to keep training out of Carbine Lodge, Group 3-winning mare Keshi Boom goes to auction, high praise for departing Entain chief executive Dean Shannon and Racing NSW calls for expressions of interest in Warwick Farm stables.
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