Straight Talk

Straight Talk – ATC’s Supreme Court win, movement on the pattern, Australia’s most travelled trainers and when is the best time to sell a colt?

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe dissect the Supreme Court decision involving the Australian Turf Club, look at possible movement on the pattern, the trainers which have been to the most racetracks and the economics behind when to sell a potential stallion.

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Straight Talk – Australia’s bloodstock resurgence, NZ export levy, Racing NSW bullish stats and Australia’s best young stallions

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe dissect the current strength of the Australian bloodstock market and explore rising young stallions, a proposed NZ export levy and the rise of betting influencers.

Straight Talk – Live from Inglis: Sebastian Hutch’s thoughts ahead of the Inglis Premier Sale

In this episode, Bren and Tim have live coverage from the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale in Melbourne featuring an interview with Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch.

Straight Talk – Coolmore’s $70m coup, Inglis Premier sale preview, ATC v Racing NSW and Tabcorp on track

In this episode, Bren and Tim unpack the stud deal of the decade with Coolmore securing Super Seth, including an exclusive interview with Waikato Stud's Mark Chittick, and chat Inglis' Premier Sale and Tabcorp financial results.

Straight Talk – Perth & Tassie sales, Waikato’s generational plans with Mark Chittick and racing’s shifting sponsorships

In this episode, Bren and Tim preview the key yearling sales in Perth and Tasmania, interview Mark Chittick on generational change at Waikato Stud and chat ATC v Racing NSW and shifts in racing sponsorships.

Straight Talk – Inglis Classic Review, RV board changes and Tabcorp looks to shift strategy

In this episode, Bren and Tim review the Inglis Classic Sale with Calvin McEvoy and Sebastian Hutch, look at the new additions to the Racing Victoria board and Tabcorp's possible strategic shift.

Straight Talk – Classic Sale preview: Inglis and the Middle‑Market Test

In this episode, Bren and Tim preview the Inglis Classic sale with Sebastian Hutch, reflect on Magic Millions and Karaka, and examine the strength of the middle market for yearlings.

Straight Talk – Karaka Day 2 review – Cambridge celebrates $1.1m result, featuring interviews with Brendan Lindsay and Andrew Seabrook

In this episode, Bren and Tim review day two of the NZB National Yearling Sale at Karaka, with interviews with Brendan Lindsay, Andrew Seabrook and Lib Petagna.

Straight Talk – Karaka Day 1 review – $38M Turnover and an $850k Snitzel colt plus interviews with Brent Taylor and Mike Kneebone

In this episode, Bren and Tim review day one of the NZB National Yearling Sale at Karaka, with special interviews with Mike Kneebone and Brent Taylor.

Straight Talk – Karaka – 100th anniversary special preview with John Foote and Andrew Seabrook

In this episode, Bren and Tim preview the NZB National Yearling Sale at Karaka, with special interviews with John Foote and Andrew Seabrook.