Straight Talk – Tom Moore on plans for Super Seth, plus NZ’s big challenge and racing’s rich list
In this week’s Straight Talk, Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe speak with Coolmore’s Tom Moore about the Super Seth strategy, while also discussing the legacy of Savabeel, key industry funding developments, and the major forces shaping the future of racing, breeding and wagering.
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 and Tim unpack major developments in breeding and racing, including Coolmore’s acquisition of Super Seth and an interview with Tom Moore on plans for the stallion in 2026.
The episode also reflects on the death of Savabeel and the transition underway at Waikato Stud, featuring an interview with Mark Chittick, as well as discussion of new stallion placements at Blue Gum Farm and The Oaks Stud’s latest sale.
They examine the findings of New Zealand’s racing advisory committee report and Queensland’s new $200 million racing fund.
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The podcast wraps up with a discussion on racing’s wealthiest investors, the impact of point-of-consumption taxes, the season’s final Group 1 race, and how these developments could shape the future of the industry.
All that and more, right here on Straight Talk — brought to you by Inglis and Darley.
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