Welcome to the latest edition of Straight Talk, powered by Darley and Inglis.
This week on Straight Talk, the countdown to The Everest takes centre stage. We unpack the drama of the slot process: the uncertainty, the timing, and dive into the intrigue behind the selections.
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Tim and Bren look at SEN’s acquisition of TABtouch Radio marks a major shake-up — what does it mean for racing media landscape? We’ll also touch on ongoing governance questions at the ATC and the broader state of Australia’s racing clubs.
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We pause to remember two key members of the racing media landscape — Warren Huntly and Hilton Donaldson.
We chat Ridgmont's decision to sell up its Hunter Valley farm, as well as the results of the Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale on the Gold Coast.
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In wagering news they explain a US betting‑market shakeup from prediction markets, Entain’s withdrawal from its TAB New Zealand racing club project, and how much state governments collect from wagering taxes.
We also tackle the fallout from the ABC Four Corners investigation into wagering, explore Sky Racing’s betr broadcast rights, and discuss how Tabcorp’s evolving media strategy reflects a changing, mobile-first audience.
All that and more, right here on Straight Talk — brought to you by Inglis and Darley.
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