Straight Talk – Andy Makiv on Godolphin’s future plans, plus racing and politics and the upside for breeze-up sales
In this week’s Straight Talk, Andy Makiv gives insight into Godolphin’s plans after the sale of Crown Lodge, while Tim and Bren chat politics, pacemakers and breeze-ups.
Welcome to the latest edition of Straight Talk with Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe from The Straight, brought to you by our sponsors Inglis and Darley.
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This episode covers racing’s growing entanglement with politics, the Caulfield Cup’s boost to $6 million and Godolphin’s Crown Lodge sale, including an interview with Andy Makiv.
We also debate the role of pacemakers, celebrate breeze‑up success stories like Tron Bolt and reflect on the weanling sales.
Tim and Bren also examine proposed wagering advertising bans and the looming deadline for the national tote.
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