Straight Talk Podcast - A record-breaking Chairman's, trainer concerns over Warwick Farm plan plus interviews with Tom Ryan and Michael Christian
Welcome to this week's edition of Straight Talk proudly brought to you by Inglis and Darley.
'You've got to really understand what your trainers are thinking' - Unanswered questions over ATC's $800m plan for Warwick Farm
Warwick Farm may be the beneficiary of an $800 million upgrade should the proposed sale of Rosehill proceed, but trainers at the south-western Sydney track are concerned about the impact such a dramatic renovation may have on their businesses.
‘You have to have the hunger of a distance runner’ – From the saddle to the stable, Sue Jaensch continues to hold sway
Sue Jaensch's quietly extraordinary racing life is missing only a Group 1 on the mantelpiece, something which could be remedied with her Goodwood wildcard Sir Sway on Saturday. He is just the latest of a string of cheaply bought dream horses over the journey.
$4.2 million Bella and $3.8 million Jewel highlight record Chairman's Sale
The Everest winner Bella Nipotina has sold for $4.2 million and Group 1 star Amelia’s Jewel for $3.8 million as records tumbled at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale.
Straight Shorts - Thursday May 6 - Record fee for Wootton Bassett, trainer outed for two years, $25m betr buy and MyRacehorse eyes NZ
In today's Straight Shorts, Coolmore confirms a massive fee jump for Wootton Bassett, Racing NSW outs a Wyong trainer for two years, an asset management company takes a substantial share in betr and a New Zealand focus for MyRacehorse.
Sportsbet revenue drops $90 million as racing decline bites
Sportsbet’s parent company Flutter has cited racing industry challenges as a key driver in an 18 per cent drop in revenue for the Australian arm of the global wagering giant.
A taxing process - Racing NSW demands proof of financial viability from trainers
Racing NSW will require trainers to provide up-to-date Australian Tax Office Notice Of Assessments and sign a statutory declaration to say they can meet their financial obligations under new licensing rules.