This week on Straight Talk, we examine the political pressure building around NSW and NZ racing, the optimism of stallion parade weekend with interviews with Andy Makiv and John Messara and what to make of Tabcorp's annual report.
This week on Straight Talk, Australia gets its wagering reforms, Tony Santic looks to a change of pace, a boom in yearling prices in Europe, plus a feature interview with New Zealand journalist and broadcaster Michael Guerin.
This week on Straight Talk, Racing Queensland’s CEO search, Western Australia’s funding review, a buoyant global bloodstock market, ownership and stud changes and gambling reform momentum.
This week on Straight Talk, from wagering reform and tougher advertising restrictions to the rise of prediction markets, the biggest industry issues are under the spotlight. Also includes exclusive insights from champion trainer Chris Waller after his record-breaking season.
This week on Straight Talk, we explore the decline in Australian two-year-old racing participation, New Zealand’s Project Stamina proposals, Western Australia’s testing delays, Racing Queensland’s acceptance changes and racing-themed video games, plus Tim's trip to Malaysia.
This week on Straight Talk, we explore the fallout from the resignation of Kim Kelly, major industry shifts including the Waterhouse-Bott move to Leilani Lodge and Racing NSW’s Sleip App trial alongside fresh economic data, bloodstock market pressures, and growing scrutiny of gambling regulation and wagering compliance.
This week on Straight Talk, we look at Tabcorp’s national tote deal, Racing NSW’s role and the likely impact on takeout rates and retail channels, alongside updates on bloodstock, farm sales and the surge in Japanese demand for the progeny of Australian mares.
This week on Straight Talk, Racing NSW takes control of the Australian Turf Club, Peter V’landys weighs up his future, Yulong makes a key bloodstock move, and we examine the wagering reforms, regulatory crackdowns and industry shifts shaping racing in Australia and beyond.
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.
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.
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