Straight Talk – Wagering reform, bloodstock booms and Michael Guerin on NZ racing’s moment at the crossroads

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 marks a landmark moment for Australian wagering reform, with the federal parliament passing key changes to advertising restrictions.

We’ll also examine the growing list of challenges confronting Entain, from the expanding Fast Code class action and ongoing AUSTRAC proceedings to the remarkable turnaround of its Australian business under new leadership.

In breeding and bloodstock, the international market continues to surge, with fierce competition between the sport’s biggest players at Arqana and strong global demand showing little sign of slowing.

We also discuss the decision by Makybe Diva owner Tony Santic to lease his famous Victorian thoroughbred property and what it says about the changing landscape of breeding and farm ownership.

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In racing, debate continues around the future direction of industry funding and regional investment, while major operations continue to expand across state borders in search of new opportunities.

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Tim and Bren are also joined by one of the most respected voices in Australasian racing, New Zealand broadcaster and journalist Michael Guerin, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the New Zealand industry, its relationship with Australia, and where racing on both sides of the Tasman is headed next.

All that and more, right here on Straight Talk — brought to you by Inglis and Darley.

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