
About this podcast
A regular podcast from Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe from The Straight, Australia’s most respected independent thoroughbred publication, covering off the biggest issues in the racing, breeding and wagering industries,
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Straight Talk - The Straight
About this podcast
A regular podcast from Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe from The Straight, Australia’s most respected independent thoroughbred publication, covering off the biggest issues in the racing, breeding and wagering industries,
Latest episodeThe industry's challenge to keep its people, steps forward in equine welfare and who gets their name on our best races?
Recent episodes
- Does a champions match race have merit, breeze-up rivalries, welcome One Pool and an interview with Ben Scarf3 Sept · 35 min
- Racing reform in NSW and NZ, plus interviews with Andy Makiv and John Messara and what Tabcorp's financial results tell us27 Aug · 45 min
- Wagering reform, bloodstock booms and Michael Guerin on NZ racing's moment at the crossroads19 Aug · 1 h 05 min
- RQ's CEO search, a hot US bloodstock market, Sam Pritchard-Gordon on Cornerstone Stud, plus the latest on wagering reform13 Aug · 35 min
- The Straight explains - Tabcorp's $267 million acquistion of BetMakers, what does it mean?10 Aug · 5 min
- Wagering industry in spotlight, Chris Waller on building success and a new record looms as Slipper winner sells6 Aug · 43 min
- Australia's vanishing 2YOs, NZ's venue dilemma and premierships point to a vintage season30 Jul · 41 min
- Queensland shake-up, Leilani Lodge for Gai and Adrian, imports make tough buying and more wagering changes?23 Jul · 37 min
- Will Tabcorp's tote ignite an industry shift, the latest on the pattern and Japanese demand for Aussie pedigrees16 Jul · 32 min
- Racing NSW puts ATC into administration, PVL's racing future and a cooling stallion market9 Jul · 37 min