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.

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 previews the key yearling sales in Perth and Tasmania and features an interview with Mark Chittick on generational change at Waikato Stud and within family operations.
In racing, the show covers the ATC vs Racing NSW Supreme Court case, a local strangles outbreak raising biosecurity concerns, shifting sponsorship trends, and changes among top stables including Danny O’Brien’s property sale.
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Wagering analysis looks at state-by-state betting patterns and the latest data on per-capita wagering spend.
All that and more, right here on Straight Talk — brought to you by Inglis and Darley.
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