Straight Talk – Racing Victoria’s vet woes, the state of the high-end mares market and Tabcorp’s banned punters list
Straight Talk looks at Racing Victoria rescinding a chief veterinary appointment, the state of the high-end mares market and Tabcorp’s banned punters list.
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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Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe unpack the week’s major stories in Australian racing, wagering and breeding.
This episode covers a turbulent week in Australian racing: Racing Victoria rescinds a chief veterinary appointment amid past charges, Racing NSW’s integrity manager steps down, and calls grow to expand the Hazzard review.
We discuss South Australia’s economic report on racing, the high-end mares market and stallion updates including Home Affairs’ rising profile and Starlust’s fertility setback.
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In wagering, we examine Tabcorp’s banned-punters list, the federal government’s response to the You Win, You Lose More report, and the regulatory and financial pressures facing bookmakers and the industry.
All that and more, right here on Straight Talk — brought to you by Inglis and Darley.
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