Straight Talk

Straight Talk – Pattern D-day approaches, prize money powerhouses and a Gun Runner gamble

In this week’s Straight Talk, Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe unpack the week’s biggest racing, breeding and wagering stories, from black-type shake-ups and prize money trends to industry leadership changes, Hong Kong sales and international sires.

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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.

Straight Talk – Andy Makiv on Godolphin’s future plans, plus racing and politics and the upside for breeze-up sales

In this week’s Straight Talk, Andy Makiv gives insight into Godolphin's plans after the sale of Crown Lodge, while Tim and Bren chat politics, pacemakers and breeze-ups.

Straight Talk – Kylie Rogers on Flemington’s future, a look at the private mares market and the World Cup’s impact on wagering

In this week’s Straight Talk, we feature a chat with VRC CEO Kylie Rogers, examine potential changes to syndication, analyse trends in breeding and bloodstock and explore the World Cup’s impact on wagering and the challenges of illegal betting.

Straight Talk – Rising costs for trainers, cuts to Tassie meetings and the future for smaller breeders and live broodmare sales

Straight Talk looks at training costs amid concerns about ATC increases, Tasmania's reduced race meeting schedule, challenges for smaller breeders and much, much more.

Straight Talk – Magic Millions in spotlight, plus interviews with Anthony Mithen, Tom Magnier and Julia Ritchie

Straight Talk takes on the Gold Coast with special interviews with Barry Bowditch, Anthony Mithen, Tom Magnier and Julia Ritchie.

Straight Talk – NZ venue restructure, WA review and a funding fight, plus the latest on the Pattern

Straight Talk digs into the changing status of New Zealand racetracks, looks to the political implications of the WA review and covers the latest developments in the changes to Australia's racing pattern.

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.

Straight Talk – A $5.6 million Chayan surprise, a tribute to Spirit Of Boom and Tabcorp’s AUSTRAC earthquake

Straight Talk looks at the stunning $5.6 million paid for two-year-old Chayan, examines the legacy of Spirit Of Boom, Fred Noffke's latest plans plus Tabcorp's sudden compliance challenges and much, much more.

Straight Talk – Yulong’s Segenhoe purchase and its impact on the thoroughbred industry, plus RV date changes and bookies on the road

Straight Talk digs into the deal which saw Yulong secure a Hunter Valley base, chats race date tweaks at Racing Victoria, looks into the life of an on-track bookie and much much more.

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