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.
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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Hosts Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe dissect the Melbourne Premier Sale and the current strength of the Australian bloodstock market and explore rising young stallions.
They also examine a proposed rise in the export levy from New Zealand.
The episode also covers racing issues — Racing NSW’s returns to participants, Racing Australia’s fact book and Group 1 previews.
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Bren and Tim also discuss wagering developments like the national tote and a crackdown on social media gambling influencers.
All that and more, right here on Straight Talk — brought to you by Inglis and Darley.
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