Straight Talk – Does a champions match race have merit, breeze-up rivalries, welcome One Pool and an interview with Ben Scarf
This week on Straight Talk, we look at the prospects of a match race between Autumn Glow and Ka Ying Rising, changes in WA racing, the battle for breeze-up sale supremacy, plus look at the rebrand for the national tote and speak to social media influencer Ben Scarf.
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 week, the prospect of a blockbuster champion-versus-champion showdown takes another twist, with both Sydney and Melbourne pushing their case to host a clash between Autumn Glow, Ka Ying Rising and potentially Sheza Alibi.
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We’ll also examine a busy week of industry politics and governance, from Western Australia’s leadership transition and Group 1 concerns around the Railway Stakes, to the latest chapter in Racing NSW’s ongoing battle against allegations aired under parliamentary privilege.
In breeding and bloodstock, we’ll discuss the changing role of two-year-old racing, the disappearance of American shuttle stallions from Australia, and what the Ready To Run market is telling us about buyer demand on both sides of the Tasman.
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In wagering, Tabcorp unveils the branding behind its long-awaited national tote, One Pool, while the company continues to expand its list of banned customers and edges closer to completing its BetMakers acquisition.
We have a chat with social media influencer Ben Scarf about his likely move overseas.
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