Straight Talk – Vin Cox’s return, Melbourne Cup fever and the Racing Blogger
Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe unpack the week in racing, bloodstock, breeding and wagering, including Vin Cox’s return. Melbourne Cup week and the impact of Stephen Power, the Racing Blogger.
Welcome to this week’s edition of Straight Talk with Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe from the Straight, brought to you by our sponsors Inglis & Darley.
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Vin Cox’s return to bloodstock consultancy, the legacy of bloodstock great George Smith, the blockbuster $150 million stallion share and Fastnet Rock’s enduring influence take centre stage.
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They also discuss Inglis Digital’s Melbourne Cup hopeful Half Yours with Mitch Bates.
There’s a discussion of the rise of the racing blogger Stephen Power, plus challenges in WA racing.
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Tim and Bren also canvas wagering concerns from third‑party accounts as well as development withs Entain and betr.
All that and more, right here on Straight Talk — brought to you by Inglis and Darley.
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