Straight Talk

Straight Talk – The state of Australian market, Yulong, John Stewart, the impact of the fuel crisis and gambling ad reform

Hosts Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe discuss the Australian yearling market, moves from Yulong and John Stewart, the foal registration amnesty, fuel crisis and gambling ad reform.

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Straight Talk – An Easter with edge, a sales review featuring interviews with Simon Marsh, James Harron and Sebastian Hutch

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe chat to Sebastian Hutch, James Harron and Simon Marsh after the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale.

Straight Talk – Easter sales, Autumn Glow, falling foal crops, plus interviews with John Messara and Sebastian Hutch

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe chat to Arrowfield's John Messara and Inglis' Sebastian Hutch ahead of the Easter Yearling Sale and cover the latest in breeding, wagering and racing.

Straight Talk – Golden Slipper preview, J-Mac’s chase for the record, the Hong Kong market and is it the end of cash betting?

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe dissect Golden Slipper day, including James McDonald's chase for the Group 1 record, and also discuss the likelihood of Hong Kong bloodstock demand surging and a law change which further restricts cash betting.

Straight Talk – ATC’s Supreme Court win, movement on the pattern, Australia’s most travelled trainers and when is the best time to sell a colt?

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe dissect the Supreme Court decision involving the Australian Turf Club, look at possible movement on the pattern, the trainers which have been to the most racetracks and the economics behind when to sell a potential stallion.

Straight Talk – Australia’s bloodstock resurgence, NZ export levy, Racing NSW bullish stats and Australia’s best young stallions

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe dissect the current strength of the Australian bloodstock market and explore rising young stallions, a proposed NZ export levy and the rise of betting influencers.

Straight Talk – Live from Inglis: Sebastian Hutch’s thoughts ahead of the Inglis Premier Sale

In this episode, Bren and Tim have live coverage from the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale in Melbourne featuring an interview with Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch.

Straight Talk – Coolmore’s $70m coup, Inglis Premier sale preview, ATC v Racing NSW and Tabcorp on track

In this episode, Bren and Tim unpack the stud deal of the decade with Coolmore securing Super Seth, including an exclusive interview with Waikato Stud's Mark Chittick, and chat Inglis' Premier Sale and Tabcorp financial results.

Straight Talk – Perth & Tassie sales, Waikato’s generational plans with Mark Chittick and racing’s shifting sponsorships

In this episode, Bren and Tim preview the key yearling sales in Perth and Tasmania, interview Mark Chittick on generational change at Waikato Stud and chat ATC v Racing NSW and shifts in racing sponsorships.

Straight Talk – Inglis Classic Review, RV board changes and Tabcorp looks to shift strategy

In this episode, Bren and Tim review the Inglis Classic Sale with Calvin McEvoy and Sebastian Hutch, look at the new additions to the Racing Victoria board and Tabcorp's possible strategic shift.

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