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Straight Talk – NSW racing in the spotlight, ATC’s $2.6m hit and calls for reform, plus Entain’s $60m cut and Shane Dye buying horses

In our latest podcast, Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe unpack the ongoing troubles in NSW racing, including the ATC's $2.6m deficit, talk about Entain's changes, and cover Shane Dye's entrance into the bloodstock world.

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Straight Talk – A record Karaka boom featuring Andrew Seabrook, Aaron Morrison on RV’s deficit and challenges for Sportsbet

In our latest podcast, Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe unpack the NZB Ready To Run Sale and talk to Andrew Seabrook, Racing Victoria's Aaron Morrison on its latest deficit, plus a discussion about Sportsbet's challenges.

Straight Talk – A Melbourne Cup to remember, Jason Walsh on Godolphin’s successes and wagering on the way back to growth

Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe unpack Melbourne Cup week, including an analysis of the race itself, a chat with Godolphin's Jason Walsh about the Daerby-Coolmore double and a look at how wagering is on the rebound.

Straight Talk – Vin Cox’s return, Melbourne Cup fever and the Racing Blogger

Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe unpack the week in racing, bloodstock, breeding and wagering, including Vin Cox's return. Melbourne Cup week and the impact of Stephen Power, the Racing Blogger.

Straight Talk – Duncan Ramage on So You Think, untimely challenges for Racing Victoria and Tabcorp’s big plans

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe chat with Duncan Ramage about the legacy of So You Think, look at a tough week for Racing Victoria and Tabcorp's renewed focus on brand.

Straight Talk – Ka Ying Chaos, Ready 2 Race Sale plus interviews with Sebastian Hutch and Chris Ward

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe chat a week of Everest drama, cover the latest with the MRC and ATC, and chat to Chris Ward from Triple Crown Racing and Sebastian Hutch from Inglis.

Straight Talk – Everest moves, the racing media landscape, Ridgmont’s strategy switch plus Barry Bowditch on Magic Millions HIT sale

Hosts Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe chat the latest Everest developments, racing radio's shake-up, Ridgmont's change of plans and review the Magic Millions HIT Sale.

Straight Talk – NSW racing review, boardroom moves and 2YO sales with Harry Bailey and Shane McGrath
Straight Talk – The loss of Wootton Bassett, James Price on China’s racing growth plus what does the ATC’s spat with Racing NSW mean?
Straight Talk – Godolphin’s New Playbook: Andy Makiv opens up, plus an ATC shake-up and no more G1s for now