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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,

  1. VOR 6 TAGEN

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

    In this episode Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe unpack the Supreme Court decision that found Racing NSW's appointment of an ATC administrator invalid, its implications for the Thoroughbred Racing Act and industry governance, and the potential political fallout and review process. They also cover the newly formed Black Type Advisory Group, the declining foal crop and state sales outlook. Tim and Bren also look at trainer travel trends, the value of Group 1 wins to mares at stud strategies, plus wagering issues from operator compliance to overseas crypto casinos targeting Australian racing.

    31 Min.

  2. 4. MÄRZ

    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 Melbourne Premier Sale and the current strength of the Australian bloodstock market and explore rising young stallions. They examine a proposed rise in the export levy from New Zealand. The episode also covers racing issues — Racing NSW's returns to participants, Racing Australia’s fact book and Group 1 previews. Bren and Tim also discuss wagering developments like the national tote and a crackdown on social media gambling influencers.

    39 Min.

  3. 27. FEB.

    Live from Inglis: Sebastian Hutch's thoughts ahead of the Inglis Premier Sale

    Bren and Tim have live coverage from the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale in Melbourne featuring an interview with Inglis Bloodstock CEO Sebastian Hutch discussing market confidence, international demand, and the quality of yearlings on offer. The episode highlights the hands-on role of bloodstock teams, the importance of local buyers and trainers, and hopes for higher gross and clearance rates across the sale.

    10 Min.

  4. 25. FEB.

    Coolmore's $70m coup, Inglis Premier sale preview, ATC v Racing NSW and Tabcorp on track

    Join Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe as they unpack the stud deal of the decade with Coolmore securing Super Seth, including an exclusive interview with Waikato Stud's Mark Chittick. They also preview the Inglis Premier Sale in Victoria, and review strong results from the Tassie and Perth sales, with interviews with Brett Howard from Randwick Bloodstock and Rob Dauth from MyRacehorse. They also cover the Racing NSW vs ATC court battle and Racing Minister David Harris' estimates appearance. Tim and Bren discuss overseas campaigns for Australian runners, and analyse Tabcorp’s financial turnaround alongside the ongoing challenge of illegal wagering.

    36 Min.

  5. 18. FEB.

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

    This episode previews the key yearling sales in Perth and Tasmania and features an interview with Mark Chittick on generational change at Waikato Stud and within family operations. In racing, the show covers the ATC vs Racing NSW Supreme Court case, a local strangles outbreak raising biosecurity concerns, shifting sponsorship trends, and changes among top stables including Danny O’Brien’s property sale. Wagering analysis looks at state-by-state betting patterns and the latest data on per-capita wagering spend.

    35 Min.

  6. 12. FEB.

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

    This episode reviews the Inglis Classic Sale and features interviews with Sebastian Hutch and trainer Calvin McEvoy about top lots for the sale and recent stallion trends. Bren and Tim also cover Racing Victoria board additions, the WA Racing Review’s sustainability focus, a Hobart Cup distance error and the ATC's about face about post-race entertainment. There is also major wagering news including Tabcorp, Betmakers and the rise of prediction markets.

    35 Min.

  7. 4. FEB.

    Classic Sale preview: Inglis and the Middle‑Market Test

    In this episode of Straight Talk Bren O’Brien and Tim Rowe preview the Inglis Classic sale with Sebastian Hutch, reflect on Magic Millions and Karaka, and examine the strength of the middle market for yearlings. They discuss industry headaches from Racing Australia’s registration embargoes and potential changes to syndication rules under ASIC. They also discuss Frankie Dettori’s retirement, governance and development pressures at the ATC, and Japan’s huge black‑market sports betting issue and its potential impact on Australian wagering.

    31 Min.

  8. 26. JAN.

    Million-Dollar Moment: Sword Of State colt lights up Karaka sale

    Day 2 of Book 1 at the New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale at Karaka saw strong trade with averages rising to $187,500 and aggregate turnover up despite a smaller catalogue. The session was highlighted by a $1.1 million top lot, major support from Australian buyers and growing interest from mainland Chinese owners, while Cambridge Stud enjoyed standout results that underline a positive outlook for New Zealand bloodstock.

    23 Min.
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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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