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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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Straight Talk – Classic Sale preview: Inglis and the Middle‑Market Test

In this episode, Bren and Tim preview the Inglis Classic sale with Sebastian Hutch, reflect on Magic Millions and Karaka, and examine the strength of the middle market for yearlings.

Straight Talk – Karaka Day 2 review – Cambridge celebrates $1.1m result, featuring interviews with Brendan Lindsay and Andrew Seabrook

In this episode, Bren and Tim review day two of the NZB National Yearling Sale at Karaka, with interviews with Brendan Lindsay, Andrew Seabrook and Lib Petagna.

Straight Talk – Karaka Day 1 review – $38M Turnover and an $850k Snitzel colt plus interviews with Brent Taylor and Mike Kneebone

In this episode, Bren and Tim review day one of the NZB National Yearling Sale at Karaka, with special interviews with Mike Kneebone and Brent Taylor.

Straight Talk – Karaka – 100th anniversary special preview with John Foote and Andrew Seabrook

In this episode, Bren and Tim preview the NZB National Yearling Sale at Karaka, with special interviews with John Foote and Andrew Seabrook.

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.

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.

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