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Straight Talk – Gerry Harvey on 40 Years of Magic Millions: How a Horse Sale Became an Event

In this episode, Tim Rowe interviews Gerry Harvey about Magic Millions’ 40th anniversary, recounting its rise from receivership to a global, event-driven horse sale.

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Straight Talk – Magic Millions 2026: $200 million and a market full of buyers

Hosts Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe review Magic Millions 2026, where book one topped $200 million with an 86%+ clearance and a record breadth of buyers.

Straight Talk – Strong trade continues on day 3, featuring interviews with Barry Bowditch and Daniel Allam

Straight Talk reviews day three of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, featuring interviews with Barry Bowditch and breeder Daniel Allam.

Straight Talk – Yulong, Coolmore step up, plus interviews with Paul Messara and Jo Griffin

Straight Talk reviews day two of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, featuring interviews with vendors Paul Messara and Jo Griffin.

Straight Talk – $2 million Frankel colt steals show in Magic Millions opener

Straight Talk reviews day one of Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, featuring interviews with breeder John Camilleri and Magic Millions Barry Bowditch.

Straight Talk – Magic Millions 2026 preview, with feature interview with Barry Bowditch

Straight Talk returns for 2026 with Bren and Tim previewing the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, featuring an in-depth interview with Magic Millions boss Barry Bowditch.

Straight Talk – Racing NSW vs ATC, the battle over the Pattern, plus developments in the breeding and wagering industries

This week's Straight Talk breaks down a big week in racing news, with Racing NSW's move to place the ATC into administration, plus the Asian Racing Federation stepping in to control the black‑type pattern.

Straight Talk – Queensland’s Next Lap, Mark Newnham on succeeding in Hong Kong and the mastery of Bob Peters

In our latest podcast, Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe speak to Hong Kong trainer Mark Newnham about his excellent start to the season, and discuss the outcomes of the Queensland racing review, plus a host of other racing, breeding and wagering issues.

Straight Talk – Steve McMahon on the ATC, plans for Rosehill and more, plus Tim and Bren chat the McGrath review, Trilogy and the future of the tote

In our latest podcast, Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe speak to the ATC's Steve McMahon about the future direction of the club, and also chat about the McGrath review, the successes of Trilogy racing and plenty more.

Straight Talk – The Pattern, Charlotte Mills on racing’s leadership challenges plus the ups and down of the stallion game

In our latest podcast, Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe discuss the Pattern, have an extensive chat with Charlotte Mills about leadership in racing and talk about the ups and downs of the stallion game.