Straight Talk – RQ’s CEO search, a hot US bloodstock market, Sam Pritchard-Gordon on Cornerstone Stud, plus the latest on wagering reform
This week on Straight Talk, Racing Queensland’s CEO search, Western Australia’s funding review, a buoyant global bloodstock market, ownership and stud changes and gambling reform momentum.
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 future leadership of Racing Queensland comes into sharp focus as the search for a permanent chief executive gathers momentum, Western Australia’s racing industry awaits the findings of a critical review into its funding model,.
In breeding and bloodstock, another extraordinary Saratoga sale underlines the strength of the global elite market, Lady Of Camelot’s ownership group weighs multiple offers, and an end of an era for Cornerstone Stud.
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In wagering, the Prime Minister signals he is pressing ahead with gambling reform, Tabcorp launches a major acquisition of BetMakers and the industry’s smaller operators are left considering their future.
All that and more, right here on Straight Talk — brought to you by Inglis and Darley.
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